Plant Trials

Trends that are all about that vase

The North American market for cut flowers remains strong as consumers fill garden beds and patio containers with better options for floral arrangement... more »

Azo Root EarthMAX combo boosts poinsettia rooting

A recent study led by Virginia Tech researcher Xunzhong Zhang has found that combining Azo Root and EarthMAX Organic significantly improves poinsettia... more »

Close up of pink trumpet bell shaped petunia flowers

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 »