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Plantpeddler invites the industry to Cresco, Iowa on Dec. 2 for the Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day. In trial are 160+ commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties, produced under true production protocols and environmental conditions. All major poinsettia breeders will be represented in the trial, including Beekenkamp, Dummen Orange, Lazzeri, Rinehart Poinsettias, Selecta One, Suntory and Syngenta Flowers. Breeder representatives will be present to support their genetics and growers.
As a bonus at this year’s event, the fantasy colors poinsettia painting guru, Dr. Andrew Lee of Ball Horticulture, will be doing demonstrations in a special segment called “What’s your Fantasy? Paint Time Fun with Dr. Lee.”
The Plantpeddler Poinsettia Trial is the northernmost trial in the United States. It reflects commercial production under variable fall conditions of the upper Midwest. It is grown with minimal enhancement with growth regulators to show natural vigor and habit of varieties.
“The Plantpeddler poinsettia comparison trial site reflects the low light growing conditions of many northern parts of the U.S. very well,” says Karl Trellinger of Syngenta Flowers. “The trials are very well grown and executed, and this trial site is a critical addition to other key poinsettia trial sites in the U.S.”
“It’s so nice to have a grower like Plantpeddler who commits themselves to grow this beautiful trial, and to grow it fairly and give us a real representation of how these plants perform in this environment,” says Gary Vollmer of SelectaOne.
To RSVP, call (800) 827-1654, email info@plantpeddler.com or go to Plantpeddler's website www.plantpeddler.com. Please inquiry concerning area lodging options including the somewhat infamous Super 8 in Cresco. We look forward to enjoying a day with you and yours!
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