Catch Up on Everything You Missed From CAST 2021
August 14, 2021 
California Summer Trials were back in 2021, and despite a year of pandemic-related delays and scheduling shifts, the Greenhouse Grower team of Editor Janeen Wright and Contributing Editor Allan Armitage was there in person, getting an up-close look at new variety introduction and series updates from several of the industry’s leading plant breeders.
Video was a big component of the event this year, and now is your chance to get up to speed. Check out all the videos below to learn more about what caught our attention during California Summer Trials.
Rudbeckia Innovations at Green Fuse Botanicals
Allan Armitage talks with Steve Jones at Green Fuse Botanicals about the company’s latest rudbeckia offerings.
Dümmen Orange’s New Interspecific Petunia
There are always a number of petunias to be found at California trials, but Dümmen Orange might have something truly special with its Durabloom series of interspecific petunias that combine beauty and hardiness.
A Colorful Nasturtium at Sahin Nursery
Color is likely the first thing that will catch the eye of the consumer at a garden center, which is why the new Baby series of nasturtium from Sahin Nursery (both Rose and Orange) seems poised to fly off the benches when it’s available next year.
PanAmerican Seed’s Kitchen Minis Are Tasty!
Allan Armitage talks with Josh Kirschenbaum at PanAmerican Seed about how growers and retailers can position Kitchen Minis tomatoes to their customers.
Double Begonias at American Takii
Begonias are exploding in popularity, and with all the new releases in the category, it can take something truly special to stand out.
New Releases in Sakata’s Zinnia Profusion Series
Janeen Wright and Allan Armitage are excited about recent additions to the already popular Zinnia Profusion series from Sakata.
A New Echinacea from Hilverdaflorist
There have been so many echinacea introductions in recent years that it can be hard for a new one to stand out. However, the Greenhouse Grower team found a cool one at Hilverdaflorist.
A Closer Look at SuperCal from Sakata
Check out Sakata’s updated SuperCal lineup, which features new colors ideal for the fall.
An Improved Ptilotus at Ernst Benary of America
Learn more about the genetics improvements that were made to ‘Joey Improved’ and how it could become a heat-loving attention grabber.
Herbs at Ernst Benary of America
One of the early highlights was a visit to Ernst Benary of America, which had a gorgeous display of mixed fragrant herbs.
Highlights From Syngenta Flowers
Learn more about a new dark-leaved Caldera geranium, as well as new petunias that can also make great groundcovers.
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