Trials test and more trials . Even though it is not always possible for growers to see them real live nowadays , it remains to be an important part for every breeder . Also for German breeder Westhoff . In the US , they have test running at Costa Farms , they submit some trial in a video and they are looking onward to meet visitant in - someone at CAST , which will take place in June this year . In this article , some varieties are highlighted .
Costa Farms TrialsBart Hayes , Sales Manager at Westhoff : " Miami , Florida is definitely not the worst place to visit in late - February / early - March , and somehow the squad at Costa Farms continues to improve on an already gorgeous exhibit every year . this is definitely a must - visit tryout , specially when an former look is necessary for the decision process . the team at Costa Farms continue to meliorate on an already gorgeous display every twelvemonth . " This is definitely a must - chew the fat trial , peculiarly when an early tone is necessary for the decision unconscious process , " Hayes explains . " Although most of the Westhoff fabric that was in the gardens look great there were in spades some outstanding performers , include the newfangled Lobelia Hot+ series , the newfangled Angelonia Serafina series , and Petunia Crazytunia Mayan Sunset . "
( Clockwise from the top ) Petunia Big Deal Fingerpaint , the new Angelonia Serafina Series , and the improved Pixie Stix Mix were all standout performers .
" Costa Farms did some excellent body of work make up this visitation virtually approachable . My favorite are the Virtual Tours they have station on the Season Premier Website . There is a long ton of good data there , butthese walkthroughs are probably second only to being there , " says Hayes . ‘Videos are the new trials’“Not really , but they do facilitate , peculiarly when it is challenging to get out and see new items in a well timed fashion . Even if CAST were at its regularly scheduled time , there are still some lingering Covid-19 limitation and uncomfortableness when it comes to move around . Plus there are few flights and opportunities to see live plant stuff , " Hayes say . Hopefully , the videos are right enough to give everyone an idea of what the new varieties face like and how they will perform . " But not so well that you wo n’t prove to get out to a field test or two to see for yourself , " Hayes tally . " I did cheat a bit by asking Mr. Plantgeek himself , Mr. Michael Perry , to add his dulcet , British - accented representative to our video display . We will be sport these in our societal media outreach this year , but you get to see it here first . "
California Summer TrialsThe California Summer Trials will take home from the week of June 20th through the 27th . Westhoff will be sharing the Greenfuse location ( Santa Paula , CA ) with several other lively flora breeders and provider . “Although it will in all likelihood be a bit lovesome ( but not much because , you know , California ) and a mo later than is typical , we are presenting a full display case of our newest breeding and a selection of some of our established mixture for your consideration , " Hayes state . California plans on lift many of the Covid-19 confinement , so there should not be any concern about hotels , dining , and inspect the location , but out of an abundance of caution they are still powerfully recommending visitors to schedule forward , in showcase restriction are still in place or re - applied . Go to www.2021cast.com to arrange an appointment . For more information : Westhoff / PAC ElsnerBart HayesSales ManagerT : +1 ( 740 ) 281 - 7274[email protected]www.westflowers.de
