Learn more about which varieties thrived despite a hot, dry summer of trials at Plantpeddler in Cresco, IA.

Poinsettias from all major breeders will be represented in the trial, including Beekenkamp, Dümmen Orange, Lazzeri, Rinehart Poinsettias, Selecta One, Suntory, and Express Seed Company.

A multitude of industry representatives offered their time and talents to present workshops on greenhouse production, curriculum, and fundraising.

Variety Day is focused on the goal of “Testing the Best in the Midwest”, with nearly 1,500 varieties of vegetative annuals in large containers, hanging baskets, and beds from a global array of breeders.

The event highlighted nearly 1,500 varieties of vegetative annuals in large containers, hanging baskets, and beds from a global array of breeders.

Here’s your chance to get to know the finalists for this year’s Operation of the Year award before the winner is announced at Cultivate’23.

By using graphical tracking and temperature tracking tools, growers can offer perfect poinsettia retail specs to their partners.

When finishing crops, growers should minimize touches and keep their greenhouses clean to reduce disease spread.

Mike and Rachel Gooder, owners of Plantpeddler in Cresco, IA, received the 2023 Iowa State University Outstanding Horticulture Alumni of the Year award.

Watch to the end for a countdown of the top ten winning poinsettias from the trial in the “Red” and “Non-Red” categories.

This year’s trial, produced under natural season growing conditions, featured more than 175 commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties from leading breeders.

Poinsettias from all major breeders will be represented in the trial, and breeder representatives will be present to support their genetics and growers.

Plant breeders and other attendees talk about some of the top varieties on display.