Plant Trials

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Trial garden report: Season wrap-up in Colorado

The Colorado State University (CSU) Flower Trial Garden can be visited year-round, with some cool season crops blooming in early spring, and many annu... more »

Young’s Plant Farm Trial Garden adds edible plants

The 2025 Young’s Plant Farm Trial Garden will highlight herbs, vegetables and edible flowering annuals through a new partnership with Auburn Univers... more »

New expectations: 2026 variety introductions at CAST 2025

Breeders are set to show off the latest genetics at the end of this month at California Spring Trials 2025. It takes years of research, trials and tec... more »

Register for California Spring Trials 2025 now

Are you ready to plan your trip around the California coast to see the best new genetics for 2026 release? California Spring Trials is set to take ... more »

Poinsettia Variety Day 2024

At the annual December event, industry members descended upon Cresco, Iowa, for Plantpeddler’s 2024 Poinsettia Variety Day. This trial has become a ... more »

Turn over a new leaf at California Spring Trials 2025

California Spring Trials is always a blast of new forms, colors and trending tips. Officially set for March 25 to 29, more than 30 breeding companies ... more »