Plant Trials

UGA Trial Gardens

Southern Garden Tour scheduled for June

The University of Georgia (UGA), Young's Plant Farm and Metrolina Greenhouses will host the horticulture industry for a tour of their 2023 Trials in June. The event is open to all green industry professionals, including... more »

Hemp field

Midwestern Hemp Research Collaborative Seeks Grain/Fiber Growers

The Midwestern Hemp Research Collaborative (MHRC) — a joint effort of Michigan State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Michael Fields Agricultural Institute — is looking for licensed and... more »

Carex

Mt. Cuba Center Releases Carex Trial Results

According to a four-year trial conducted by Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware, carex, also known as sedges, are one of the most effective and versatile problem-solving plants for home gardens. The trial evaluated 70... more »

Plantpeddler Names Top Poinsettias at Variety Day

This year’s Poinsettia Variety Day trial in Northeast Iowa featured over 175 commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties. On Thursday, Dec. 1,  representatives from all commercial poinsettia breeders, broker representatives and growers were in attendance from... more »

Hydramax cannabis

Cannabis Grow Trial Sees Water, Nutrient Savings

With a commercial cannabis operation, variable overhead costs can quickly eat into profits. A recent trial looked at the advantages of HydraMax recirculating deep water culture (RDWC) systems from Hydra Unlimited. In the trial, a... more »

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Heimos to Host 15th Annual Poinsettia Trial, Open House

Millstadt Young Plants and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses will host their Poinsettia Trial Open House on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  They will host a special day for all brokers to meet with the breeders... more »

beekenkamp poinsettias

Breeders Jointly Organize Poinsettia Trials

Beekenkamp Plants, Dümmen Orange and Lazzeri Giovani Piante are joining forces to organize joint Poinsettia Trials again this year at The Master Growers in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. During the trials Nov. 3 and 4, growers, retailers and... more »

Enter Your New Genetics Into the AAS 2023 Trials

All-America Selections (AAS) is inviting all breeders and breeding companies to submit their new genetics into the 2023 Trials. A membership is not necessary to enter and there are six trial categories to choose from:... more »

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GPN recognizes 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who are helping to determine the future of the horticulture industry. These individuals are today’s movers and shakers who are already setting the pace for tomorrow.
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