Breeder News

Terra Nova Nurseries earns top honors at plant trials

Terra Nova Nurseries garnered numerous awards at the 2024 Penn State Flower Trials, Aris Trial Gardens and University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens. At Penn State, Terra Nova received 27 awards, including eight Best of... more »

Ball Seed introduces updated packaging, new systems

Ball Seed has moved its seed packaging operations into newly built facilities in West Chicago, enhancing seed distribution and processing capabilities. The transition underscores the company’s commitment to seed supply efficiency. The company also unveiled... more »

2025 Selecta One Poinsettias catalog now available

Selecta One has released its 2025 poinsettias catalog, a comprehensive 50-page guide for greenhouse growers. The catalog includes technical advice, cultural tips and a wide selection of poinsettia varieties to help growers plan a successful... more »

Resolution reached on sales of speckled petunias

Westhoff and Selecta Klemm have resolved a dispute regarding the sales of Westhoff's DiscoBall petunias in the U.S., ensuring growers can continue accessing the speckled petunia variety. The agreement allows Westhoff and its network of... more »

Quick flowering perennial varieties for 2025

A landscape full of blooms is a gardener's dream, especially when the flowers will meet you again next year. First-year flowering perennial varieties are thoughtful options to satisfy the needs of growers and consumers. Less... more »

Dümmen Orange releases poinsettias guide for 2025

The Poinsettias 2025 Highlights Guide from Dümmen Orange is available online now. It introduces new poinsettia varieties and other highlights for 2025 production, and can be viewed here. And, don't miss its full 2025 online... more »

The Plant Company expands greenhouse space

The Plant Company has expanded its greenhouse by 5 acres to meet the rising demand for Proven Winners leafjoy houseplants, doubling its annual output. This addition boosts the company's capacity for growing popular products, including... more »

Schoneveld Breeding honors longtime cyclamen expert Ton Koers

Known as “Mister Cyclamen,” Koers has built a reputation for his expertise and commitment to cyclamen breeding, benefiting growers worldwide. A reception attended by family and colleagues recognized Koers'... more »

Ball FloraPlant launches enhanced site search functionality

Ball FloraPlant has introduced a new site search feature on its website, designed to provide users with quick and reliable results. Located at the top-right corner of the website, the search bar allows customers to... more »

De Ruiter showcases tomato innovations at Canadian Greenhouse Conference

At this year’s Canadian Greenhouse Conference, De Ruiter presented new disease-resistant tomato varieties and digital tools for growers in protected agriculture. The brand highlighted advancements in seeds resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV),... more »