Golden
Valley Seed and independent breeding company Kurupas
Enterprises have finalized a Marketing Exclusivity Agreement on
the distribution of Artichoke, Emerald P.V.P. 9100220.
Artichoke Emerald P.V.P. is a high
yielding, medium early to late maturing, thornless, glossy
green, buttery flavored artichoke with a very large heart making
it ideal for fresh market or processing.
Emerald is highly resistant to
freeze damage down to temperatures of 15 degrees F. ground
level.
Emerald also is highly heat resistant and
has been successfully transplanted in temperatures of 115
degrees F.
Golden Valley Seed, based in El Centro,
CA, is a developer, producer, and marketer of vegetable seeds
for the vegetable producing markets of the world. The company
uses traditional breeding programs to offer enhanced vegetable
varieties. Its varieties are designed to offer extended shelf
life, increased yields, more disease resistances to reduce
dependence on chemical inputs, higher product quality for longer
shipping capabilities, with increased nutritional content and
better flavor. Since its inception in 1998 Golden Valley Seed
has established an international presence with worldwide
distribution
