How to maximize sales of PanAmerican Seed's 2015 introductions
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This document provides an overview of PanAmerican Seed's 2015 plant introductions. It highlights several new varieties of annuals and vegetables, including compact Angelonia, Coleus, Dianthus, Euphorbia, Impatiens, Lisianthus, Osteospermum, Pansy, Petunia, Snapdragon, Verbena, Vinca and Zinnia varieties. It also features new Fuseables multispecies pellets and a collection of selected vegetable varieties. The presentation is intended to help growers and retailers market and sell PanAmerican Seed's 2015 introductions to customers.
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How to maximize sales of PanAmerican Seed's 2015 introductions
- 2. How to use this presentation November 2013 – FINAL VERSION This Master New Variety Presentation contains all 2015 introductions from PanAmerican Seed. You will need to version this presentation for your specific customer needs.
- 3. Serenita® Pink F1 Angelonia Growers: Excellent solution where shorter, more manageable material is needed. Naturally more compact than Serena with all the same perks plus less PGRs. Retailers: Durable, longflowering, no-shatter = better sell-through.
- 4. Serenita® Pink F1 Angelonia NEW Pink Lavender Pink Raspberry
- 5. Kong® Lime Sprite Coleus Growers & Retailers: Striking and unique “halfand-half” bicolour joins this shade-loving, extra largeleafed series. Mixed container friendly!
- 6. Kong Jr. Series Coleus Growers: 30% smaller leaves than Kong mean easier shipping – less breakage, less loss. Retailers: Big-appeal shade options with landscape longevity. Available in EU and ROW for 2015 exclusively through Ball partners. Green Halo
- 7. Kong Jr. Series Coleus Lime Vein Rose Scarlet
- 8. Dash Series F1 Dianthus Growers: Now you can produce D. barbatus in premium containers with little or no PGRs. Retailers: Attractive, fragrant blooms on long, strong, straight stems make long-lasting retail displays. Crimson Magician
- 9. Glitz F1 Euphorbia Growers: First seed annual E. graminea on the market. Ease of seed without the vegetative headaches. A “Think Outside the Pack” premium variety for quarts, gallons, baskets. Retailers: Mid-vigour, good branching, open architechture – “plays well with others” in mixed containers.
- 10. Glitz F1 Euphorbia NEW Glitz with NEW Easy Wave Burgundy Velour Spreading Petunia
- 11. Fuseables® Growers: Patent-pending Precision Multi-seed Pellet (PMPL) is a brand new seed technology for Fuseables which assures more precision and balance with the mixes. Fuseables provide a balanced formulation at 90% germination which offers more flexibility in finish size.
- 12. Fuseables® Retailers: All Fuseables have been selected and tested to assure that they grow compatibly to produce more naturallooking mixes at retail that continue to look great throughout the season. Multispecies Healing Waters
- 13. Fuseables® Petunia Ooh La La is the first all-Wave Fuseables! Includes Easy Wave® Burgundy Star, Easy Wave Neon Rose and Shock Wave® Coconut.
- 14. Fuseables® Cool-season combos in a pellet – no cool-season equivalents in any vegetative program! Wine Cooler includes Sorbet® Midnight Glow Viola and Clear Crystal® Purple Shades Alyssum Multispecies Wine Cooler Sunny Day is reformulated for better balance in all regions. Includes Cool Wave® Golden Yellow Pansy and Clear Crystal® White Alyssum Multispecies Sunny Day
- 15. New Day® Series F1 Gazania Growers: Compact habit and uniform flowering make is easier for highdensity packs and small pots. Yellow Improved Rose Stripe
- 16. New Day® Series F1 Gazania New Day Yellow (left) vs. New Day Yellow Improved
- 17. Divine Series F1 New Guinea Impatiens If you want vegetative performance at seed prices… If you’ve put your standard Impatiens walleriana program on hold… If your landscaper clients want lots of brilliant shade colour… If you’re stressed out about where to take your shade program… Divine is your solution.
- 18. Divine Series F1 New Guinea Impatiens Growers & Retailers: It‘s the affordable, high-quality shade alternative to Impatiens walleriana. This professional-quality seedgrown I. hawkeri has high impatiens downy mildew resistance. Available in 12 core colours of I. walleriana, substantially more options than with Florific. Islander Mixture
- 19. Divine Series F1 New Guinea Impatiens Fresh Mixture Hot Cha Cha Mixture Islander Mixture
- 20. Flare Series F1 Double-Flowered Lisianthus ABC 1 Purple vs. NEW Flare Deep Blue (Speed Group 2) Growers & Retailers: The best spray type Lisianthus series in the industry – every stem looks like a bouquet. Flare has more flowers on the top of each stem that open in a short window with no pinching needed. Ball Seed Exclusive series in North America Pictured above is a single stem of each
- 21. Flare Series F1 Double-Flowered Lisianthus Deep Rose (Speed Group 2) White (Speed Group 2)
- 22. Flare Series F1 Double-Flowered Lisianthus Flare White Flare Deep Rose Flare Deep Blue ABC1Purple
- 23. Akila® Daisy White Osteospermum Growers: 5% higher germination than the competition for higher yields. Series of bench-run uniform colours for ease of growing. Retailers: Offer a topquality Osteo series in premium packs during cool shoulder seasons for mass plantings. Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner
- 24. Akila® Daisy White Osteospermum
- 25. Matrix® Series F1 Pansy Growers & Retailers: Your best pansy option for longer days and warmer growing – looks better, lasts longer, tightest window for less dump. Primrose Improved Rose Improved
- 26. Matrix® Series F1 Pansy Bloom size comparison Matrix Primrose (left) versus NEW Matrix Primrose Improved (right)
- 27. Matrix® Series F1 Pansy NEW Matrix Primrose Improved (left) shows better flower quality and less stretch compared to Matrix Primrose
- 28. Matrix® Series F1 Pansy Bloom size comparison Left to right: Delta Pure Rose, Colossus Rose, Matrix Rose, NEW Matrix Rose Improved
- 29. Matrix® Series F1 Pansy NEW Matrix Rose Improved (right) shows better flowering and similar flower size compared to Colossus Rose (left)
- 30. Matrix® Series F1 Pansy NEW Matrix Rose Improved (left) shows better habit, richer colour and less stretch than Delta Pure Rose (right)
- 31. Matrix® Series F1 Pansy NEW Matrix Rose Improved (left) shows less stretch and better flower quality than Matrix Rose (right)
- 32. Matrix EU Series F1 Pansy Growers & Retailers: Your best pansy option for longer days and warmer growing – looks better, lasts longer, tightest window for less dump. Delft Primrose Improved
- 33. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy The fastest-growing, longest-lasting trailing pansy keeps more colour than any other pansy – redefines the pansy class! Blueberry Swirl
- 34. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Growers: Cool Wave Pansies deliver easy spreading colour for Spring and Autumn – now you can extend your growing season for the in-demand Wave Brand to Spring and Autumn, too! HOT OFF THE PRESS! Named by a Southern Living reader in Autumn 2013 contest. Will be promoted by the publication team in Autumn 2013 and 2014. Sunshine ‘N Wine This slide for use in North America only.
- 35. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Growers: Cool Wave Pansies deliver easy spreading colour for Spring and Autumn – now you can extend your growing season for the in-demand Wave Brand to Spring and Autumn, too! This slide for use in all areas except North America. Red Wing
- 36. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Retailers: Showier baskets and premium packs of Cool Wave Pansies inspire consumers and can be sold at higher price points. The best choice for colour all season for landscapers and gardeners. Mixture Improved
- 37. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Distinctive Cool Wave packaging and POP let customers immediately know this is part of the popular Wave Brand! Cool Wave lets growers and retailers think about pansies differently – this premium product moves them out of a risky, lowmargin commodity product.
- 38. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Red Wing, U.S. grower trial January 2013 This slide for use in all areas except North America.
- 39. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Sunshine ‘N Wine, U.S. grower trial January 2013 This slide for use in North America only.
- 40. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Red Wing container overwintered outdoors in Europe, photo taken in April. Flowers show more burgundy red colour of cap in lower light/cold conditions. This slide for use in all areas except North America.
- 41. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Sunshine ‘N Wine container overwintered outdoors in Europe, photo taken in April. Flowers show more burgundy red colour of cap in lower light/cold conditions. This slide for use in North America only.
- 42. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Blueberry Swirl showing variation of colour in landscape population
- 43. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Blueberry Swirl showing variation of colour in EU Spring conditions. Note more blue and muted yellow.
- 44. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Blueberry Swirl baskets overwintered, shown in Spring. Note darker, more defined picotee/swirl in Spring
- 45. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Cool Wave series FY15, shown left to right by plant vigour: Purple, Yellow, Frost, White, NEW Red Wing, NEW Blueberry Swirl, Violet Wing, Golden Yellow This slide for use in all areas except North America.
- 46. Cool Wave® F1 Trailing Pansy Cool Wave series FY15, shown left to right by plant vigour: Purple, Yellow, Frost, White, NEW Sunshine ‘N Wine, NEW Blueberry Swirl, Violet Wing, Golden Yellow This slide for use in North America only.
- 47. Easy Wave® F1 Spreading Petunia Growers & Retailers: Wave® brand petunias make it easy to stand out and profit in the crowded petunia market, thanks to brand awareness and product performance. New colour-rich Easy Wave Velour varieties are another “first” for seed spreading petunias. Each bloom has velvety undertones and slightly darker throat – adds a textural, multi-dimensional look and brings new depth to the series. Red Velour
- 48. Easy Wave® F1 Spreading Petunia Berry Velour Burgundy Velour Red Velour
- 49. Easy Wave® F1 Spreading Petunia Berry Velour Red Velour Production plant structure of NEW Easy Wave Velour varieties Burgundy Velour
- 50. Easy Wave® F1 Spreading Petunia Burgundy Velour Colour comparison of Easy Wave Red (top) versus NEW Easy Wave Red Velour
- 51. Wave Medleys e Medleys Growers & Retailers: Grow and sell well-balanced, natural-looking mixes. You get multi-colour in one pot from the world’s best-known petunia brand! Easy Wave Burgundy Velour & Easy Wave Neon Rose Easy Wave Burgundy Velour, Easy Wave White & Easy Wave Neon Rose
- 52. Wave Medleys Progressive growth of Wave Medley Easy Wave Burgundy Velour & Easy Wave Neon Rose
- 53. Wave Medleys Progressive growth of Wave Medley Easy Wave Burgundy Velour, Easy Wave White & Easy Wave Neon Rose
- 54. Pretty Grand Coral Improved F1 Compact Grandiflora Petunia Growers: Naturally compact and measurably shorter, designed to reduce and possibly even eliminate PGRs. Now you have one less crop to worry about! Available only in North America, supplied exclusively through Ball Seed.
- 55. Pretty Grand Coral Improved F1 Compact Grandiflora Petunia Timing comparison of Pretty Grand Coral (left) and NEW Coral Improved Colour comparison of Pretty Grand Coral (left) and NEW Coral Improved
- 56. Sophistica® Twilight F1 Single Grandiflora Petunia Growers: Unique decorator colours with professional seed quality. They’re easier to manage and easier to mix with other petunias than vegetative varieties. Retailers: “New and different” petunias command a higher price point than standard varieties.
- 57. Sophistica® Twilight F1 Single Grandiflora Petunia Premium mix idea: Sophistica Twilight, Lime Green and Blackberry Premium mix idea: Sophistica Twilight, Lime Green and Dreams Sky Blue
- 58. Sophistica® Twilight F1 Single Grandiflora Petunia Production plant structure of NEW Sophistica Twilight demonstrating branching
- 59. Snapshot Sunset F1 Snapdragon Growers & Retailers: Dwarf series delivers the ideal balance of good pack performance and garden/landscape success. Sunset adds a muchwanted bright bicolour!
- 60. Quartz Merlot Mixture XP Improved Verbena Growers: Quartz XP varieties are easier to produce, thanks to their tight 7-day flowering window, earlier and better branching, and reduced internode length. Retailers: Slightly spreading, mounded plants with huge umbels over dark green foliage make eye-catching displays.
- 61. Jams ‘N Jellies Blueberry F1 Upright Vinca Growers, Retailers & Gardeners: At last…a TRUE BLUE vinca that fades less than those “purply” bluewanna-bes! Durable, heat-loving and drought-tolerant series meet the growing demand for water-wise varieties. Ideal for patriotic red, white and blue combos.
- 62. Titan® Series F1 Upright Vinca Growers: Performs with hybrid vigour from seedling to finish in the garden. Powers through cooler conditions where other vincas suffer. Retailers: Great alternative to waterhungry crops – it’s a Hot Summer Survivor! Lilac Improved Romance Mixture
- 63. Sorbet® Series F1 Viola Growers: Uniform, benchrun series in the top-selling colours lets you send the best-looking violas to retail. Retailers: Use in Autumn and Spring programs where maximum colour and superior holdability in the pack is a must. Morpho XP
- 64. Sorbet® Series F1 Viola Lemon Ice Blotch XP Marina XP Improved Primrose Blotch XP White Blotch XP Fire Phantom
- 65. Sorbet® Series F1 Viola NEW Primrose Blotch XP (right) shows better plant and flower quality compared to Primrose Babyface
- 66. Sorbet® Series F1 Viola NEW Sorbet White XP (right) shows better plant quality, flower size and colour compared to Sorbet White Babyface (front left) and Penny White Blotch (back left)
- 67. Zahara® XL Series Zinnia Growers: Easy-grow, heatloving series delivers great disease resistance for less shrink…bigger blooms for huge shelf appeal. Retailers: Great garden performance, today’s hot colours and big blooms equal lots of retail appeal. Fire
- 68. Zahara® XL Series Zinnia Fire Pink White Yellow
- 69. Zahara® Series Zinnia Growers: 20% larger flowers on a disease-resistant plant puts more colour on the bench than any other Z. marylandica. Retailers: Bigger blooms = more colour, faster turns, less dump, better sell-through! Raspberry Yellow Improved
- 70. Vegetables
- 71. “HandPicked Vegetable Collection” PanAmerican Seed is bringing vegetable varieties to market that are specially trialed, tested and selected for: Super taste and fruit quality Earlier harvests Longer harvest periods More controlled plant habits High productivity Unique shapes/sizes/colours Novel varieties that bring fresh flavours into the kitchen The collection includes varieties that are well-suited for those who supply both hobby gardeners and fresh market farmers.
- 72. Patio Baby F1 Eggplant Growers & Retailers: One of a kind! These compact plants produce baby-size eggplants early and often. Easy-grow and easy-harvest in patio planters and smallspace gardens.
- 73. Patio Baby F1 Eggplant
- 74. SimplySalad Series Multi-Species Multi-Pellets Growers & Retailers: Easy, economical way to grow and sell tasty, well-balanced mixes of lettuce and greens for Spring, Summer and Autumn sales. Wonder Wok is Asian greens including mustards, kale, bok choy with lots of texture, shape and colour. Wonder Wok
- 75. SimplySalad Series Multi-Species Multi-Pellets Endless Summer is a heatresistant and late-bolting all-lettuce mix that performs well through Summer and does not develop bitter taste. Extends retail selling season and gardener salad season. Growers can add a late Spring turn and start Autumn sales earlier. Endless Summer Mixture
- 76. Honeynut Butternut Squash Growers & Retailers: Firstever widely available smallfruited butternut produces lots of tasty, mini-fruit on a plant with intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. PanAmerican Seed offers a high-germinating, uniform strain.
- 77. Orange Zinger F1 Tomato Growers & Retailers: Highquality, great-tasting and crack-resistant dark orange cherry tomato is a nice alternative to others on the market. Yields a similar number of fruit as Sun Gold, but a higher number of usable fruit.
- 78. Heirloom Marriage™ Collection F1 Tomato Growers, Retailers & Gardeners: Heirloom Marriage varieties cross two heirlooms to create a tomato that is much higher yielding and earlier maturing than their heirloom parents, with all of the same great flavor and less of the fruit blemishes. Genuwine F1
- 79. Heirloom Marriage™ Collection F1 Tomato Big Brandy F1 Perfect Flame F1
- 80. Heirloom Marriage™ Collection F1 Tomato Big Brandy (right) is a cross of Big Dwarf (left) and Sudduth’s Brandywine (center)
- 81. Heirloom Marriage™ Collection F1 Tomato Genuwine (right) is a cross of Costoluto Genovese (left) and Sudduth’s Brandywine (center)
- 82. Heirloom Marriage™ Collection F1 Tomato Perfect Flame (right) is a cross of Peron (center) and Flamme (left)
- 83. Dolce Fresca Sweet Italian Basil Growers & Retailers: Tidy, high-quality basil has a unique bushy habit that looks good at retail and in the garden. Won’t get tall and leggy but still delivers traditional basil leaf size and flavour.
- 84. 'Try Basil' Mixed Pellet Basil Growers: 1 pellet in a 4-in./ 10-cm pot gives a nice fast fill. No more seed broadcasting or scoops across the soil. Retailers: Better-looking, healthier plants = better sell-through. 2015: Now available for open distribution in North America.
- 85. SimplyHerbs Single-Species Multi-Seed Pellets Growers: One plug in a 4in./10-cm pot gives a nice fast fill. No more seed broadcasting or scoops across the soil. It’s the easy and economical way to grow the most popular herb classes. Retailers: Healthier, more uniform plants make greatlooking 4-in./10-cm programs, mix components and garden specimens. NEW Curled Parsley
- 86. SimplyHerbs Single-Species Multi-Seed Pellets NEW Oregano NEW Rosemary
Notas do Editor
- Pink: Robust perfomer is similar to Purple in height and flowering time. INTERNAL NOTE: All-America Selections award holdover. Will only be 2015 introduction if award is accepted in January 2014; if not, will be 2016 launch. Angelonia angustifoliaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 12 to 14 in./30 to 35 cmFinished spread: 12 to 14 in./30 to 35 cmGarden spacing: 8 in./20 cmPlug crop time: 5 to 6 weeksTransplant to finish: 8 to 9 weeksSupplied as pelleted seed with an 85%+ Yield Potential rating.
- Serenita Angelonia CultureSeed Count (pelleted): 28,500/oz. 1,000/g Sowing: Do not cover seed; light is needed for germination.Germination: 72-76°F 22-25°CDays To Germ: 4-5 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 66-75°F 19-24°CNights: 64-66°F 18-19°CPot Size: 306 packs (9-cm, 4 to 4.5-in./10 to 11-cm pots, 6 to 6.5-in./15 to 16-cm pots with 3 ppp, gallon with 3 pppWeeks to Flower: Packs: 13-15; 4-in./10-cm pots: 14-16; larger: 15-17Daylength sensitivity: Not pertinent to this cropKey Tips: Light is required for germination. Grow on dry side but do not allow plants to wilt. Plants grow slowly when temperature is below 64°F (18°C). Do not pinch plants as pinching will only delay flowering and make the plant habit unattractive. Serenita varieties are naturally more compact than Serena and require less PGR.
- Lime Sprite: Can show rose midrib in deepest shade. At later end of series for flowering, similar to Red.Bred by PanAmerican Seed. Solenstemon scutellarioidesGarden location: Partial to full shadFinished height: 18 to 20 in./45 to 50 cmFinished spread: 15 to 18 in./38 to 45 cmGarden spacing: 15 to 24 in./38 to 60 cmPlug crop time: 5 to 6 weeksTransplant to finish: 3 to 4 weeksSupplied as pelleted seed with a 90% minimum germination standard. Kong Coleus CultureSeed Count (pelleted): 25,650/oz. 900/g Sowing: Cover seed lightly.Germination: 72-75°F 22-24°CDays To Germ: 4-5Plug Size/Timing: 288-cell or larger, 5 to 6 weeksGrowing On Days: 65-75°F 18-24°CNights: 57-65°F 14-18°CPot Size: 5-in./13-cm pots, gallons Weeks to Finish: 8-10Daylength sensitivity: None
- SolenostemonscutellariodesGarden location: Partial to full shadeFinished height: 18 to 24in./45 to 60 cmFinished spread: 20 to 35 in./50 to 90 cmGarden spacing: 24 in./60 cmSupplied as easy-to-sow pelleted seed with a 90% minimum germination standard.
- Kong Jr. Coleus CultureSeed Count (pelleted): 22,170 /oz. 780 /g Sowing: Cover seed lightlyGermination: 71-76°F 22-24°CDays To Germ: 4-5Plug Size/Timing: 288-cell or larger, 5-6 weeksGrowing On Days: 65-75°F 18-24°CNights: 57-65°F 14-18°CPot Size: 5-in./13-cm pots, gallons Weeks to Flower From Sowing: 13-20, depending on the varietyDaylength sensitivity:None
- Magician:Flowers open white and mature to shades of rose.Home Depot early release exclusive until April 30, 2014 – sold as Pink Clownfish. Dianthus barbatusGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 15 to 20 in./38 to 50 cmFinished spread: 12 to 14 in./30 to 35 cmGarden spacing: 12 to 14 in./30 to 35 cmPlug crop time: 4 to 5 weeksTransplant to finish: 9 to 10 weeksSupplied as easy-to-sow pelleted seed with an 85% minimum germination standard. Dash Series Dianthus CultureSeed Count (pelleted seed): 6,520-10,915/oz. 230-385/g Sowing: YesGermination: 64-68°F 18-20°CDays To Germ: 3-5 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: Provide 65 to 75°F/18 to 24°C day temperatures for the first 2 weeks of greenhouse production to establish the plants. Finish at 60 to 70°F/15 to 20°C days.Nights: Provide 60°F/15°C night temperatures for the first 2 weeks of greenhouse production to establish the plants. Finish in the low 50s °F/11 to 12°C days.Pot Size: Quart containers: 1 pppGallon containers: 1-3 pppWeeks from Sow to Flower: 13-15 in late Spring/early Summer; 15-17 in late Summer/WinterDaylength sensitivity: Flowers slightly quicker under long days.
- Euphorbia gramineaGarden location: Full sun to part shadeFinished height: 10 to 14 in./25 to 35 cmFinished spread: 12 to 18 in./30 to 45 cmGarden spacing: 8 to 12 in./20 to 30 cmPlug crop time: 4 to 5 weeksTransplant to finish: 5 to 8 weeksSupplied as raw seed with a 90% minimum germination standard. (TO BE CONFIRMED PENDING TESTS) Glitz Euphorbia CultureSeed Count (raw):18,425-21,300/oz. 650-750/gSowing: 1 seed per cellGermination: 65-72°F 18-22°CDays To Germ: 4-5 Plug Size: 288 or largerGrowing On Days: 66-70°F 19-21°CNights: 62-66°F 17-19°CPot Size: Quart through 1 gallon, 10 to 12-in./25 to 30-cm basket Weeks to Flower: 9-13 weeks from sowDaylength sensitivity: NoneNOTE: PGR is necessary in the plug stage.
- Understanding the ProcessThe old Fuseables: To put 4 seeds in the original MPL, we had to request 4 to 6 seeds. Then, within pellets, there could be between 2 and 10 seeds to deliver the average of 4 to 6 seeds. Variation from one pellet to another was huge. Our Precision Multi-Seed Pellets assure more accuracy as each component is sown into the tray in the quantities required: If we want 4 seeds, we get 4 seeds at least 90% of the time. Because some seed can skip in sowing from one cell to another, a few pellets may have 2, 3 or 5 seeds. However, the variation is considerably smaller. In addition, each component is marked with its own colour. We can visually assert that all components are present in the pellet.Equipment needed to sow easily:Drum Seeder size: 30Hole size: 30/1000 in. or 20/1000 in. depending on vacuum levelVacuum setting: 10 to 15 HG (requires a 1.5 Horse Power pump)Dust Blow Off: 12 psiAir Curtain: 4 to 6 psiSeed Blow Off: < 1 psi (barely on) Fuseables Crop TimesFollow crop times according to the latest flowering component. Flowering range can vary (from 5 to 12 days) depending on mix, season and region.
- NOTE FOR SUNNY DAY: 105 plug or larger is essential due to the Cool Wave component.
- Rose Stripe: First stripe pattern addition to the series as a separate colour.Yellow Improved: Bigger flowers with flatter petals for better presentation; more uniform flowering time.Gazania rigensGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 8 to 10 in./20 to 25 cmFinished spread: 6 to 8 in./15 to 20 cmGarden spacing: 6 to 8 in./15 to 20 cmPlug crop time: 4 to 5 weeksTransplant to finish: 8 to 9 weeksSupplied as easy-to-sow coated seed with a 90% minimum germination standard. New Day Series Gazania CultureSeed Count (coated seed): 4,400-8,500/oz. 150-300/g Sowing: Cover with medium layer of coarse vermiculite.Germination: 70-72°F 21-22°CDays To Germ: 3-4Plug Size: 406-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 65-70°F 18-21°CNights: 55-60°F 13-16°CPot Size: 306 packs, 4-in./10-cm pots, 6-in/15-cm pot with 3pppWeeks to Flower: 12-14Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under long days.
- Impatiens hawkeriGarden location: Partial shadeFinished height: 10 to 14 in./25 to 35 cmFinished spread: 12 to 14 in./30 to 35 cmGarden spacing: 8 in./20 cmPlug crop time: 5 to 6 weeksTransplant to finish: 7 to 8 weeksSupplied as professional quality raw seed with an 85%+ Yield Potential rating.To maintain high seed quality, there is a requirement that distributors put a Sow By date on all packets. NOTE: There will be no seed returns on this product.
- Fresh Mixture: Green-leafed mixture includes trendy fashion colours of Pink, Orange and White Blush.Hot Cha Cha Mixture: The first dark-leafed Divine mix option – really makes the flower colours POP! Includes Burgundy, Orange Bronze Leaf and Scarlet Bronze Leaf. Replaces Hot Mixture.Islander Mixture: Includes Scarlet Red, White Blush and Blue Pearl.Fits the popular red/white/blue theme. Divine F1 Series New Guinea Impatiens CultureSeed Count (raw seed): 15,800/oz. 558/g Sowing: Cover seed lightly with coarse vermiculite. Germination: 68-77°F 20-25°CDays To Germ: 6-8 Plug Size/Timing: 288-cell, 5-6 weeks 288; 128-cell, 6-7 weeksGrowing On Days: 68-76°F 20-24°CNights: 65-68°F 18-20°CPot Size: 306 packs, 1801 flats, 4 to 6-in./10 to 15-cm pots, basketsWeeks to Finish From Sowing: Packs and smaller pots: 12-14 6-in./15-cm pots, quarts and baskets: 13-15Daylength sensitivity: NoKey Tips:See UPDATED online Grower Facts for complete culture and plant growth regulator information.Plug ProductionStage 1 germination is not similar to Impatiens walleriana.Recommend Stage 1 at 74 to 77°F/23 to 25°C. Non-uniform germination occurs at lower temperatures. Avoid germination temperatures in excess of 85°F/29°C.Stage 1 moisture level = 5.Need not cover seed if relative humidity is uniformly high.Stages 2 to 4: Reduce temperature to 70 to 74°F/21 to 23°C.Stages 2 to 4: Provide moisture from level 3 to 5, avoid excess moisture or wilt.Stages 2 to 4: Fertigate with a CLF (constant liquid feed) at a moderate rate, approximately 65 to 75 ppm. Provide P at 8 to 10 ppm constantly.Plugs will finish in 5 to 6 weeks as 288 and 6 to 7 weeks as 128.PGRs and negative DIF are effective to reduce stretch if warranted. Refer to online culture information for details. Growing On to FinishFinishing Divine requires lower fertilizer rates to avoid lushness, lack of flowers and stretching. A CLF at moderate rates of of 75 to 125 ppm is suggested. Use lower rates when ADT (average daily temperature) is lower and higher rates when ADT is higher.Use a constant feed of P at 12 to 15 ppm.Keep pH above 5.8. Keep EC below 1mS/cm and sodium below 50 ppm.Cycle moisture from level 2 to 4, avoiding excess moisture and wilt. Provide high light at a DLI of 10 moles/m2/day. 306 packs will finish in 6 to 7 weeks at 74°F/23°C. PGRs and negative DIF are effective to reduce stretch if warranted. Refer to online culture information for details. Refer to the Divine Series New Guinea Impatiens Grower Facts at panamseed.com for detailed culture information. (NOTE: UPDATED GROWERFACTS WILL BE POSTED BY 12/1/13) Also available: Divine Culture PowerPoint at panamseed.com
- Note:Speed Group 2 are Mid/Medium flowering speed varieties.Eustoma grandiflorumFinished height: 36 to 45 in./90 to 115 cmSupplied as easy-to-sow, pelleted seed with an 80% minimum germination standard.NOTE: Flare is a Ball Seed exclusive series in North America, available as plugs only through Ball Tagawa.
- Flare Series Lisianthus Culture Seed Count: 28,500-42,500/oz. 1,000-1,500/gSowing: Do not cover seed at sowing.Germination: 68-72°F 20-22°CDays to Germ: 8-12Plug Size: 406-cell or largerGrowing On: Days: 68-75°F 20-24°CNights: 60-65°F 16-18°CWeeks from Sow to Transplant: 8-10Weeks from Plug to Finish: Winter: 14-18 Spring/Autumn: 12-14 Summer: 10-12Planting Density: 6-8 plants/sq. ft. 64-84 plants/sq. mKey Tips: Cover the plug trays with a medium layer of vermiculite after germination phase.Note: Same culture-production practices can be used as that of ABC Cut Flower Lisianthus. Crop time is dependent upon time of year, temperature, use of supplemental lighting and greenhouse conditions. As a general guide, allow approximately 16 weeks from transplant to harvest for early transplants and approximately 13 weeks for mid to late transplants. Greenhouse-grown Lisianthus that are growing in full sun will make shorter stems then plantings that are grown under shade. Lisianthus react to day length – the longer the days are, the shorter the stems will be. In zones where we have daylengths longer then 14 hours, shading will be helpful on very sunny days.
- Daisy White: Petal backs are pale yellow. Similar to Purple for timing.NOTE: EU: 2015 launch; first date of sale is May 1, 2014.NA/ROW: All-America Selections award holdover status. Will only be 2015 introduction if award is accepted in January 2014; if not, will be 2016 launch.Osteospermum ecklonisGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 16 to 20 in./40 to 50 cmFinished spread: 16 to 20 in./40 to 50 cmGarden spacing: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmPlug crop time: 4 to 5 weeksTransplant to finish: Spring 10 to 12 weeks, Autumn 7 to 9 weeksFleuroselect Gold Medal Winner.Supplied as raw seed with a 90% minimum germination standard.
- Akila Series Osteospermum CultureSeed Count (raw): 1,980-2,830 S/oz. 70-100 S/g Sowing: Cover with a thin layer of medium-grade vermiculite.Germination: 65-68ºF 18-20ºCDays To Germ: 5-6Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 60-70°F 16-21°CNights: 50-55°F 10-13°CPot Size: 306 packs, 4-in./10-cm pots Weeks to FlowerSpring: 14-17Autumn: 11-14Daylength sensitivity: Day neutral; high light quality improves flowering
- Primrose Improved: Less stretch and slightly thicker flowers.Rose Improved: Improved seed quality, less stretch, darker rose/wine colour.Viola x wittrockianaGarden location: Full to partial sunFinished height: 8 in./20 cmFinished spread: 8 to 10 in./20 to 25 cmGarden spacing: 8 in./20 cmFlower size: 3.5 in./9 cmPlug crop time: 5 weeks Transplant to finish: Spring 6 to 8 weeks, Autumn 4 to 6 weeksSupplied as primed and raw seed with a90%+ Yield Potential rating. Matrix Series Pansy CultureSeed Count: 18,575-24,280/oz. 650-850/gSowing: Cover seed to aid in germination.Germination: 65-70°F 18-21°CDays To Germ: 3-4 Plug Size: 288-cellGrowing On Days: 60-70°F 16-21°CNights: 50-55°F 10-13°CPot Size: Packs, 4-in./10-cm pots Weeks to Flower: Spring: 11-13 Autumn: 9-11Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under long days – Facultative long day.Key Tips: Due to unique branching architecture, Matrix resists stretching better than other pansies under stressful conditions and warm temperatures of Autumn production, so don’t be cautious with fertility.
- Delft: Blue is stronger under cool conditions.Primrose Improved: Less stretch. Viola x wittrockianaGarden location: Full to partial sunFinished height: 8 in./20 cmFinished spread: 8 to 10 in./20 to 25 cmGarden spacing: 8 in./20 cmFlower size: 3 in./8 cmPlug crop time: 5 weeks Transplant to finish: Spring 6 to 8 weeks, Autumn 4 to 6 weeks Supplied as primed and raw seed with a90%+ Yield Potential rating.Matrix EU Series Pansy CultureSeed Count: 18,575-24,280/oz. 650-850/gSowing: Cover seed to aid in germination.Germination: 65-70°F 18-21°CDays To Germ: 3-4 Plug Size: 288-cellGrowing On Days: 60-70°F 16-21°CNights: 50-55°F 10-13°CPot Size: Packs, 4-in./10-cm pots Weeks to Flower: Spring: 11-13Autumn: 9-11Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under long days – Facultative long day.Key Tips: Due to unique branching architecture, Matrix resists stretching better than other pansies under stressful conditions and warm temperatures of Autumn production, so don’t be cautious with fertility.
- Blueberry Swirl:Unique colour to trailing pansies. Sensitive to Paclobutrazol; reduced rates/frequency recommended. Not included in Mixture. Colour depends on temperature – cool temperatures will cause it to look more blue, warmer temperatures increase the yellow colour.Produces up to 5% light blue with blotch blooms. On late side for flowering time of Cool Wave series.Best Summer performance and good overwintering. Long peduncles on this variety, but in tolerance for series spec.For Spring production, Violet Wing, Yellow and Blueberry Swirl flower later than other colours. Viola x wittrockianaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 6 to 8 in./15 to 20 cmFinished spread: 24 to 30 in./60 to 75 cm; will spread up to 18 to 24 in./45 to 60 cm in the groundGarden spacing: 12 in./30 cmFlower size: 2 in./5 cmUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 (-20°F/-29°C minimum temperature)Supplied as primed seed with a 90% minimum germination standard.
- Sunshine ‘N Wine:Nice Autumn colour added to the assortment. Timing and flower size are well-matched to the series.Colour depends on temperature – cool temperatures will cause it to look more red/burgundy, warmer temperatures increase the yellow colour. Cool Wave Series Trailing Pansy CultureSeed Count (primed): 21,200-36,000/oz. 750-1,150/g Sowing: Cover seed to aid in germination.Germination: 65-70°F 18-21°CDays To Germ: 2-3 Plug Size: 288-cell or 128 cell (105, 128, 144 or equivalent) Growing On Days: 62-70°F 16-21°CNights: 45-55°F 7-12°CPot Size: See Weeks to Flower chart below.Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under long days – Facultative long day
- Red Wing:Nice Autumn colour added to the assortment. Timing and flower size are well-matched to the series.Colour depends on temperature – cool temperatures will cause it to look more red/burgundy, warmer temperatures increase the yellow colour. Cool Wave Series Trailing Pansy CultureSeed Count (primed): 21,200-36,000/oz. 750-1,150/g Sowing: Cover seed to aid in germination.Germination: 65-70°F 18-21°CDays To Germ: 2-3 Plug Size: 288-cell or 128 cell (105, 128, 144 or equivalent) Growing On Days: 62-70°F 16-21°CNights: 45-55°F 7-12°CPot Size: See Weeks to Flower chart below.Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under long days – Facultative long day.
- Red Velour:A whole new category of red petunias. True blood red colour is the new definition of RED!Flowers beginning at 11 hours.Flowering time like Easy Wave Plum Vein.Slight Botrytis sensitivity under heavy moisture pressure.More spreading than the other two Velour additions.Good seed quality, strong and uniform germination. Petunia x hybridaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 6 to 12 in./15 to 30 cmFinished spread: 2.5 to 3.25 ft. (75 cm to 1 m)Garden spacing: 10 to 15 in./25 to 38 cmFlower size: 2 to 3 in./5 to 7 cmPlug crop time: 4 to 6 weeksTransplant to finish: Spring 6 weeks, Summer 4 weeksSupplied as pelleted seed with an 85% Yield Potential rating.
- Berry Velour:Flowers are a rosy red colour in cool night/low light conditions. The colour warms up with orange undertones in warmer/high light conditions.Similar structure as Neon Rose – holds together beautifully with a big rush of colour at flowering.Flowers beginning at 10 hours.Flowering time like Easy Wave BlueVery fast secondary flowering.Large and open flower form.Some Botrytis sensitivity under heavy moisture pressure.Burgundy Velour:Deep cabernet with velvet undertones. Deeper colour at throat.Flowers beginning at 10.5 hours.Flowering time like Easy Wave Burgundy Star or Neon Rose.Most overall vigour of the three Velour colours.Leastsensitive to Botrytis of the three new Velour introductions. Easy Wave Petunia CultureSeed Count (pelleted): 33,000/oz. 1,200/g Sowing: Do not cover seed.Germination: 72-76°F 22-24°CDays To Germ: 4 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 61-75°F 16-24°CNights: 57-65°F 14-18°CPot Size: 306 packs,4-in./10-cm pot, 6-in./15-cm pots with 1-3 ppp, 10-in./25-cm basket with 3-4 pppWeeks to Flower: Spring packs/pots 10-12, Spring baskets 10-13Summer packs/pots 8-10, Summer baskets 8-11Daylength sensitivity: See GrowerFacts for detailed information.Key Tips: Lighting is optional during Stage 1. See the Grower Facts for lighting and plant growth regulator recommendations. Easy Wave petunias can be grown as low as 50°F/10°C. Crop time (time to flower) is related to average temperature when grown under proper daylength. Plants will take longer to flower when grown in cooler conditions.
- Easy Wave Burgundy Velour and Easy Wave Neon Rose has a 3-day bloom window.Easy Wave Burgundy Velour, Easy Wave White and Easy Wave Neon Rose has a 3-day bloom window.
- Coral Improved:Flowers 4 days earlier than original Pretty Grand Coral; this improves the series flowering window to 5 days.Better plant structure to match series – holds together better.Slightly lighter colour; holds better than the competition. Petunia x hybridaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 6 to 10 in./15 to 25 cmFinished spread: 8 to 12 in./20 to 30 cmGarden spacing: 6 to 8 in./15 to 20 cmPlug crop time: 5 to 6 weeksTransplant to finish: 5 to 6 weeksSupplied as pelleted seed with an 85% minimum germination standard.
- Pretty Grand Compact Growth Petunia CultureSeed Count (pelleted): 33,000/oz. 1,200/g Sowing: Do not cover seed.Germination: 72-76°F 22-24°CDays To Germ: 4 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 61-75°F 16-24°CNights: 57-65°F 14-18°CPot Size: 804 pack; 10-in./25-cm basket, 3ppp Weeks to Flower: Packs, 10-12; Baskets, 11-13Daylength sensitivity: Similar to DreamsKey tip: Genetically compact; needs less to no PGRs after transplant.
- Twilight:Large flowers have a smoky mauve top with green underside of petals.Flowering time like Sophistica Lime Bicolor.Habit like Sophistica Lime Green.Well-branched.Blends well with Sophistica and Dreams varieties.Petunia x hybridaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 10 to 15 in./25 to 38 cmFinished spread: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmGarden spacing: 10 to 14 in./25 to 35 cmPlug crop time: 4 to 6 weeksTransplant to finish: 5 to 7 weeksSupplied as pelleted seed with an 85% minimum germination standard.
- Sophistica Collection Petunia CultureSeed Count (pelleted seed): 33,000/oz. 1,200 PEL/gSowing: Do not cover seed.Germination: 72-76°F 22-24°CDays To Germ: 4 Plug Size: 288-cell Growing On Days: 61-75°F 16-24°CNights: 57-65°F 14-18°CPot Size: 4 to 6-in./10 to 15-cm pots with 1 to 3 ppp; 10-in./25-cm basket with 3 to 4 pppWeeks to Flower: Spring: 9 to 14 weeks; Summer: 7 to 12 weeksDaylength sensitivity: Similar to Dreams
- Sunset:Maintains the yellow colour in different environments.Flower timing is on the late side of the series – similar to Red.Antirrhinum majusGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 6 to 10 in./15 to 25 cmFinished spread: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmGarden spacing: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmPlug crop time: 5 to 6 weeksTransplant to finish: 6 weeksSupplied as raw seed with an 85% minimum germination standard. Snapshot Series Snapdragon CultureSeed Count (raw): 171,000/oz. 6,000/g Sowing: Cover lightly.Germination: 64-68°F 18-20°CDays To Germ: 4-6Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 55-70°F 13-21°CNights: 45-55°F 7-13°CPot Size: Premium packs, 4-in./10.cm pots Weeks to Flower: 11-12Daylength sensitivity: Group 3/4
- Merlot Mixture XP Improved: Includes Burgundy With Eye XP and White XP, plus a new component providing strong burgundy, red and purple shades.Verbena x hybridaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 8 to 10 in./20 to 25 cmFinished spread: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmGarden spacing: 10 to 14 in./25 to 35 cmPlug crop time: 4 weeksTransplant to finish: Spring 6 to 8 weeks, Summer 5 to 7 weeksSupplied as raw and primed seed with an 85% minimum germination standard. Quartz Series Verbena CultureSeed Count: 11,900/oz. 420/g Sowing: Cover seed.Germination: 72-75°F 22-24°CDays To Germ: 4-6 Plug Size: 406-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 65-70°F 18-21°CNights: 60°F 16°CPot Size: Pack, 4-in./10-cm pots Weeks to Flower: 10-12 Spring, 9-11 SummerDaylength sensitivity: Facultative long day
- Catharanthus roseusGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 14 to 16 in./35 to 40 cmFinished spread: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmGarden spacing: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmPlug crop time: 5 weeksTransplant to finish: 5 to 6 weeksSupplied as raw seed with an 85% minimum germination standard. Jams ‘N Jellies Series Vinca CultureSeed Count (raw): 12,200-21,400/oz. 430-850/g Sowing: Cover seed.Germination: 75-78°F 24-25°CDays To Germ: 3-5 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 75°F or above 24°C or aboveNights: 65-68°F 18-20°CPot Size: Packs, 4-in./10-cm pots Weeks to Flower: Packs: 8-9; 4-in./10-cm pots: 9-10Daylength sensitivity: None
- Lilac Improved:Much better colour stability with less shading.Lighter, more uniform colour overall compared to original Lilac.Improved vigour.Larger flowers.More mounded habit and better lateral branching for more flowers. Romance Mixture:Interesting new mix features last year’s introduction, Rose Halo, plus Icy Pink and Pure White.CatharanthusroseusGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 14 to 16 in./35 to 40 cmFinished spread: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmGarden spacing: 8 in./20 cmPlug crop time: 5 weeksTransplant to finish: 3 to 4 weeksSupplied as raw seed with a90%+ Yield Potential rating. Titan F1 Series Vinca CultureSeed Count (raw seed): 18,500/oz. 650/g Sowing: Cover seed to aid in germination.Germination: 75-78°F 24-25°CDays To Germ: 3-5 Plug Size/Timing: 288-cell, 5 weeksGrowing On Days: 75°F or above 24°C or aboveNights: 65-68°F 18-20°CPot Size: Packs, Premium packs,4 to 6-in./10 to 15-cm potsWeeks to Flower from Sowing: 8-10Daylength sensitivity: None
- Viola cornutaGarden location: Full sun to partial shadeFinished height: 6 to 8 in./15 to 20 cmFinished spread: 6 to 8 in./15 to 20 cmGarden spacing: 6 in./15 cmFlower size: 1.25 in./3 cmPlug crop time: 4 weeksTransplant to finish: 3 to 5 weeksSupplied as primed and raw seed with a 90% minimum germination standard.
- Marina XP Improved: Improved for earliness and colour uniformity.Primrose Blotch XP: Replaces Primrose Babyface – larger blooms and 7 to 10 days earlier to flower.White Blotch XP: Replaces White Babyface – larger blooms, 7 days earlier to flower, significantly better germination.Fire: Pattern varies by environment.Phantom: Blooms have varying degrees of white around the blotch.Colour is darker in cool temperatures of Spring, lighter in warmer temperatures of Autumn. Named “one of the top 10 choices” by visitors at the Spring 2013 W. D. Smith Viola & Pansy Festival in England. Sorbet Series Viola CultureSeed Count: 37,000-40,000/oz. 1,300-1,400/gSowing: Cover seed to aid in germinationGermination: 68°F 20°CDays To Germ: 3-4 Plug Size: 406-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 60°F 16°CNights: 50-55°F 10-13°CPot Size: Packs, 4-in./10-cm pots Weeks to Flower: 7-10Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under long days – Facultative long day.
- EU/ROW: 2015 Launch.Zinnia marylandicaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 18 to 24 in./45 to 60 cmFinished spread: 18 to 24 in./45 to 60 cmGarden spacing: 8 to 10 in./20 to 25 cmPlug crop time: 3 weeksTransplant to finish: Spring 8 to 9 weeks, Summer 5 to 6 weeksSupplied as coated seed with an 85% minimum germination standard.
- Zahara XL Series Zinnia CultureSeed Count (coated): 10,000-17,000/oz. 350-600/gSowing: Cover seed lightly to aid in germination.Germination: 68-73°F 20-22°CDays To Germ: 2-3Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 65-70°F 18-21°CNights: 60-65°F 16-18°CPot Size: 4-in./10-cm pots, Gallon with 3 pppWeeks to Flower: Spring: 11-12 Summer: 8-9Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under short days – Facultative short day plant.
- Raspberry: More purple tones and richer colour than Coral Rose. Matches Fire better for habit.Yellow Improved: More vigorous for better landscape performance. Flower colour and timing are the same as current Yellow. INTERNAL NOTE: Does not drop lower foliage when stressed like current Yellow. Z. marylandicaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 12 to 18 in./30 to 45 cmFinished spread: 12 to 18 in./30 to 45 cmGarden spacing: 8 to 10 in./20 to 25 cmPlug crop time: 3 weeksTransplant to finish: Spring 8 to 9 weeks, Summer 5 to 6 weeksSupplied as raw and as easy-to-sow coated seed with an 85% minimum germination standard. Zahara Series Zinnia CultureSeed Count (coated): 11,300-17,000/oz. 400-600/gSowing: Cover seed lightly to aid in germination.Germination: 68-73°F 20-22°CDays To Germ: 2-3Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 65-70°F 18-21°CNights: 60-65°F 15-18°CPot Size: Packs, 4-in./10-cm pots, Gallon with 3 pppWeeks to Flower: Spring: 11-12 Summer: 8-9Daylength sensitivity: Flowers faster under short days – Facultative short day plant
- INTERNAL NOTE: Won All-America Selections Northeast Regional award. Will only be 2015 introduction if award is accepted in January 2014; if not, will be 2016 launch.Solanum melongenaGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 16 to 20 in./40 to 50 cmFinished spread: 18 to 22 in./45 to 55 cmGarden spacing: 18 to 22 in./45 to 55 cmDays from transplant to ripe fruit: 45Fruit size: 2 to 3 in./5 to 7 cm long and about 1 in./2.5 cm diameterPlug crop time: 4 to 5 weeksTransplant to finish: 4 to 7 weeksSupplied as raw seed with a 85% minimum germination standard. Patio Baby Eggplant CultureSeed Count (raw): 4,560-7,381/oz. 160-259/g Sowing: Cover lightlyGermination: 75-90°F 24-32°CDays To Germ: 5-8 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 70-85°F 21-29°CNights: 65-70°F 18-21°CPot Size: Pack, 4-4.5 in./10-11cm, 6 in./15 cm, gallon, 12 in./30 cm – 1 pppWeeks to Finish: 8-12Daylength sensitivity: None
- Garden location: Full sun in cool weather; partial shade as it warms upFinished height: 12 in./30 cmFinished spread: 12 in./30 cmPlug crop time: 2 to 3 weeksTransplant to finish: 2 to 4 weeksSupplied as multi-species multi-pellets, with 3 or more seedlings per pellet.
- SimplySalad Series CultureSeed Count (MSP): 855-1,995/oz. 30-70/gSowing: Plugs, or can be directly sown in finished container. Cover seed with vermiculite or media.Germination: 65-70°F 18-21°CDays To Germ: 2-3Plug Size: 128/105-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 55-70°F 13-21°CNights: 50-61°F 10-16°CPot Size: 306, 4-in./10-cm pot, 6-in./15-cm pot, colour bowlWeeks to Finish: 4-9Daylength sensitivity: None
- Cucurbita moschataFinished height: 8 to 12 in./20 to x 30cmFinished spread: 7 to 10 ft../2 to 3 mGarden spacing: 3 to 4 ft../90 cm to 1.2 mDays from transplant to ripe fruit: 85Fruit size: 4 to 5 in./10 to 13 cm long; 2.5 to 3 in./6 to 7 cm wide at neck; 3 to 4 in./7 to 10 cm wide at basePlug crop time: 2 to 3 weeksTransplant to finish: 2 to 3 weeksSupplied as raw seed with a 85% minimum germination standard. Honey Nut Butternut Squash CultureSeed Count (raw):342-427/oz. 12-15/g Sowing: YesGermination: 70-95°F 00°CDays To Germ: 3-6 Plug Size: 84-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 65-75°F 18-21°CNights: 55-65°F 13-16°CPot Size: Packs, 4-4.5 in./10-11 cm, 6-6.5 in. 15-16 cmWeeks to Finish: 4-6Daylength sensitivity: None
- Solanum lycopersicum (Lycopersicon esculentum)Garden location: Full sunFinished height: 5 to 7 ft./1.5 to 2 mFinished spread: 3 to 4 ft./90 cm to 1.2 mGarden spacing: 18 to 36 in./45 to 90 cmDays from transplant to ripe fruit: 60Fruit size: 0.75-1 oz./20-30 g or 1 inch, roundPlug crop time: 3 to 4 weeksTransplant to finish: 4 to 8 weeksSupplied as raw seed with an 85% minimum germination standard. Orange Zinger Tomato CultureSeed Count (raw): 7,125-12,540/oz. 250-440/gSowing: Cover lightlyGermination: 60-85°F 16-29°CDays To Germ: 5-8 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 70-75°F 21-24-21°CNights: 62-65°F 16-18°CPot size: Packs, 4 to 6-in./10 to 15-cm pots, gallon (15-18 cm)Weeks to Finish: 4-8 (this is from plug to finish as stated above)Daylength sensitivity: None
- Solanum lycopersicum (Lycopersicon esculentum)Garden location: Full sunFinished height: 5 to 7 ft./1.5 to 2 mFinished spread: 3 to 4 ft./90 cm to 1.2 mGarden spacing: 18 to 36 in./45 to 90 cmDays from transplant to ripe fruit: Varies by varietyFruit size: Varies by varietyPlug crop time: 3 to 4 weeksTransplant to finish: 4 to 8 weeksSupplied as raw seed with an 85% minimum germination standard.
- Heirloom Marriage Collection Tomato CultureSeed Count (raw): 7,410-8,065/oz. 260-283/gSowing: Cover lightly.Germination: 60-85°F 16-29°CDays To Germ: 5-8 Plug Size: 288-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 70-75°F 21-24°CNights: 62-65°F 16-18°CPot size: Packs, 4 to 6-in./10 to 15-cm pots, gallon (15-18 cm)Weeks to Finish: 4-8 (this is from plug to finish as stated aboveDaylength sensitivity: None
- Big Brandy:Days from transplant to ripe fruit: 75-80Fruit size: 12 to 15 oz./350 to 425 gIndeterminate
- Genuwine:This is the model for the Heirloom Marriage collection – shows how the “marriage” overcomes the shortcoming of the two parent varieties.Produces an abundance of squat, pleated tomatoes that are good for fresh eating and salads.Days from transplant to ripe fruit: 70-75 – 12 to 19 days earlier than Brandywine!Fruit size: 10.5 to 11.5 oz./300 to 330 gIndeterminate.
- Perfect Flame:Days from transplant to ripe fruit: 65-70Fruit size: 3.5 to 4.5 oz./100 to 125 gIndeterminate.
- INTERNAL NOTE: In trials now for All-America Selections award. Will only be 2015 introduction if award is accepted in January 2014; if not, will be 2016 launch.Ocimum basilicumGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 12 to 14 in./30 to 35 cmFinished spread: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmGarden spacing: 10 to 12 in./25 to 30 cmDays from transplant to harvest: 28Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeksTransplant to finish: 2 to 3 weeksSupplied as raw seed with a 80% minimum germination standard. Dolce Fresca Sweet Italian Basil CultureSeed Count (raw): 14,275/oz. 500/g Sowing: CoverGermination: 68-74°F 20-23°CDays To Germ: 2-4 Plug Size: 406-cell or largerGrowing On Days: 72-75°F 22-24°CNights: 50-60°F 10-16°CPot Size: Pack, 3.5-in./9-cm pot Weeks to Finish: 6-8Daylength sensitivity: None
- Each pellet contains three varieties (Genovese, serrated and dark red selections) with 8 to 14 seeds of Ocimumbasilicum. OcimumbasilicumGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 24 to 30 in./30 to 60 cmFinished spread: 12 to 16 in./30 to 40 cmGarden spacing: 12 to 16 in./30 to 40 cmDays from transplant to harvest: 28Plug crop time: 3 to 4 weeksTransplant to finish: 3 to 5 weeksSupplied as multi-seed pellets with 95% minimum germination standard. ‘Try Basil’ Basil Mixed Pellet CultureSeed Count (MSP): 737/oz. 26/gSowing: Cover with coarse vermiculite or mediaGermination: 68-74°F 20-23°CDays To Germ: 2-4Plug Size: 288-cell or larger Growing On Days: 62-75°F 17-24°C Nights: 50-60°F 10-16°CPot Size: Packs, 4-in. and 6-in./10 and 15-cm potsWeeks to Harvest: 8-10Daylength sensitivity: Neutral
- Garden location: Full sunPlug crop time: Oregano and Rosemary, 3 to 5 weeks; Curled Parsley, 2 to 4 weeks Transplant to finish: 3 to 5 weeks Supplied as multi-seed pellets with a 75% minimum germination standard for Curled Parsley and Oregano. TBD FOR ROSEMARY SimplyHerbs Curled ParsleyPetroselinum crispumGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 15 to 18 in./38 to 45 cmFinished spread: 12 to 18 in./30 to 45 cmGarden spacing: 12 to 18 in./30 to 45 cmDays from transplant to harvest: 28Supplied as multiseed pellets with 95% minimum germination standard.USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 (-20 to 20°F/-26 to -8°C minimum temperature)Each pellet includes 7 to 9 seeds of Petroselinumcrispum(Curled Parsley).
- SimplyHerbs OreganoOriganum vulgareGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 12 to 30 in./30 to 75 cmFinished spread: 12 to x 24./30 to 60 cmGarden spacing: 12 to 24 in./30 to 60 cmDays from transplant to harvest: 28USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 (-20 to 20°F/-29 to -5°C minimum temperature)Supplied as multiseed pellets with 95% minimum germination standard.Each pellet includes 9 to 14 seeds of Origanumvulgare. Oregano and Rosemary time 2 weeks later than the others. SimplyHerbs RosemaryRosmarinus officinalisGarden location: Full sunFinished height: 12 to 24 in./x to x cmFinished spread: 12 to 24 in./x to x cmGarden spacing: 12 to 18 in./x to x cmDays from transplant to harvest: 42Supplied as multiseed pellets with 85% minimum germination standard.USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 (5 to 30°F/-15 to -4°C minimum temperature)Each pellet includes 10 to 15 seeds of Rosmarinusofficinalis. Multi-seeds deliver better germ quality and better stands than traditional rosemary culture. Rosemary and Oregano time 2 weeks later than the others.