One of the benefits of attending an event like Cultivate is the wide range of educational opportunities. And who better to learn from than your grower peers?

The award was based on years of supporting horticulture in schools, and most recently for hosting the nation’s first “Educate the Educators” Ag Educators Workshop.

Although red will always be a classic, poinsettias that are pink or speckled received rave reviews this year.

In this episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower, we catch up with the Plantpeddler team to learn more about their variety trials, the importance of industry advocacy, and much more.

From variety trials to industry advocacy, learn why the team at this Iowa growing operation understands that when there’s more awareness of horticulture, the whole industry wins.

While observing new varieties, trial managers have noticed important upgrades, including disease resistance and drought tolerance.

The team presented poinsettias to notable figures in Iowa, including Governor Kim Reynolds and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig.

More than 175 commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties from commercial breeders were featured for evaluation and review.

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.