Portfolio

 As the first provider of Artichoke seeds, BASF | Nunhems has become the leader in this market. Over the last 12 years, we have gained an in-depth knowledge of this crop and an amount of experience that makes all the difference.

For over 50 years, we have been a leading producer of carrot seeds. Because each region has its own specific preferences and demands, we carry a wide range of carrot seeds.

With a focus on reliability and grower success, we have developed premium celeriac seeds designed to overcome crop-specific challenges such as slow germination and small seed size.

BASF | Nunhems focuses on delivering corn salad varieties that growers can rely on year-round. 

To make sure every grower can meet their local consumers’ demands, we offer over 150 cucumber varieties for high-tech, low-tech and open-field cultivation. 

We leadthe gourd market in the key segment of bitter gourd. But that popular variety of this regional crop is far from the only one we offer. There are 13 gourd varieties to choose from, including both spiny and smooth bitter gourds, bottle gourds and one Luffa variety.  

Building on more than 30 years of experience, we have developed a strong base for breeding high-quality hybrid leeks. Our portfolio of over 17 varieties covers all growing seasons.

With over 30 years of breeding experience and 150 varieties in our assortment, BASF | Numhems is a worldwide market leader in melon seeds.

BASF | Nunhems Okra seeds are the best start to grow the Okra varieties that meet the demands of any market.

As a leader in the onion seeds business, we have a reputation to uphold. And we do. Thanks to 40 years of experience and the extensive expertise of our breeders, we know the world’s second most consumed vegetable inside and out.  

The BASF | Nunhems Hot Pepper portfolio has a lot to offer for growers. It holds dozens of Anaheim, Cayenne and Jalapeño varieties, for the processing and for the fresh market.

BASF | Nunhems creates sweet pepper varieties built to perform through every season. The goal: steady quality, healthy plants and peppers that customers love — from spring plantings to winter harvests. 

The combination of a demanding crop and constantly changing growing conditions challenges spinach growers around the world. BASF | Nunhems provides the varieties that help generate reliable yields, due to high quality and highly resistant spinach. 

At BASF | Nunhems, we provide the essential traits that lead to success: disease resistance, high yield, and exceptional flavor. We help growers achieve secure and profitable yields in an efficient manner for all growing conditions and every market. 

When growers ask us what the perfect tomato is, our answer is always the same: “the one that fits your goals, meets your demands and those of your local market”.   

Our watermelons combine the traits that appeal to both growers and consumers. Growers benefit from their outstanding quality, the high yields and their combined values for different markets profiles.