Orsetti Seeds

Vegetable Seed Supplier — Soquel, CA

Soquel is an unincorporated community in central Santa Cruz County, situated along Soquel Creek between the coast and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Soquel is an unincorporated community in central Santa Cruz County, situated along Soquel Creek between the coast and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The community is part of the broader Santa Cruz County agricultural market, with commercial vegetable production zones extending into the Pajaro Valley to the south and the coastal lowlands to the west.

Central Santa Cruz County benefits from the same marine climate that makes the broader coastal belt productive year-round — consistent cool temperatures, fog-mediated moisture, and minimal frost. Operations throughout the county access seed supply through regional dealer networks, with Orsetti's independent dealers serving the full Santa Cruz County area from Orsetti's Hollister base.

Orsetti's reach

Orsetti Seed Company, Inc.

2300 Technology Pkwy, Ste 1
Hollister, CA 95023
831.636.4822
osco@orsettiseeds.com

Varieties for Santa Cruz County

Processing Tomatoes

8 hybrid varieties, 67–80 days, determinate — for California commercial growers and processors

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Broccoli

BRAVADO — coastal adapted, consistent under Santa Cruz County marine conditions

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Cabbage

Rio Grande Red — processing and fresh market, Santa Cruz County standard

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Peppers

BOS 425, GEM 90, GEM 91 — specialty types for pickling and foodservice

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Melons

BOS 125 — golden-yellow rind, firm white flesh, excellent Brix. 85–95 DTM

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Lettuce

Two Star PVP, Marin PVP, Kodiak PVP, Red Fusion PVP — 55–70 DTM, open-pollinated

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Common questions

Does Orsetti Seeds serve growers near Soquel?

Yes — Orsetti serves Santa Cruz County through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for variety questions and dealer referral.

What is the growing environment near Soquel?

Soquel is an unincorporated community in central Santa Cruz County, along Soquel Creek between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Monterey Bay coast. The area experiences coastal marine influence with moderate fog and stable temperatures — conditions suited to cool-season vegetable production.

Is Orsetti Seed Company CCOF certified organic?

Yes. CCOF certification covers organically produced seed lots, warehouse, mill, and third-party organic packaging. Organic availability varies by variety and season — contact us to confirm for your planting window.