2013 cut flower trial report

Research assistant Priscilla Thompson tends ornamental peppers.
Research assistant Priscilla Thompson tends ornamental peppers.

Chris Wien’s 2013 cut flower cultural practice studies and variety trials report is now available online. This year’s research includes:

  • Anemone/Ranunculus tunnel trial
  • Delphinium longevity trial
  • Larkspur planting date and pinching trial
  • Sunflower night interruption experiment
  • Sunflower topping methods trial

Wien also reports on variety trials of

  • Amaranthus
  • Celosia
  • Eucomis
  • Lisianthus
  • Marigold
  • Pumpkin-on-a-stick (Solanum integrifolium)
  • Snapdragon
  • Zinnia

To see previous years’ reports, visit Wien’s research page.

Cut flower trials
Below left to right, Eucomis ‘Reuben’, ‘Amadine Yellow Picotee’ ranunculus grown in high tunnel (April 29), ‘Garda Tricolor’ ornamental pepper.

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