The Ohio State University Field Trials Recap 2021
Congratulations to two Ball Seed exclusives for earning top marks at the 2021 Ohio State University Field Trials. Rex Begonia Jurassic Megalo™ Reptile (from Ball Ingenuity) and Petunia ColorRush™ Merlot Star Improved (from Ball FloraPlant) were recognized for being Top Performers and listed in the Top 10 varieties overall. Trials were held in Columbus and Springfield, Ohio.
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Rex Begonia Jurassic Megalo Reptile from Ball Ingenuity is available exclusively through Ball Seed. (photo credit: Greenhouse Grower magazine)
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This year's improvement to ColorRush Merlot Star paid off! (photo credit: Greenhouse Grower magazine)
In Columbus, in the Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, the plants were on a high-maintenance schedule; the beds were mulched, plants received one application of a 14-14-14 slow-release fertilizer, were deadheaded on a regular basis, and watered regularly. In Springfield, in the Snyder Park Gardens and Arboretum, the plants were on a low-maintenance schedule; plants still received one application of a 14-14-14 slow-release fertilizer, but beds were not mulched or deadheaded, and were watered only on an as-needed basis.
Here’s a full list of the Top 10 Performers (in no particular order):
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Petunia Supertunia Vista Bubblegum and Petunia Jazzberry
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Petunia Supertunia Mini Vista White
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Petunia Surfinia Sumo Pink
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Bracteantha Granvita Gold
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Lantana Lucious Citron and Marmalade
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Cyperus Prince Tut
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Rex Begonia Jurassic series – all of the incredible colors
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Impatiens Sunpatiens Deep Red
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Helianthus Suncredible Saturn
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Petunia ColorRush Merlot Star Improved
Petunia ColorRush and Rex Begonia Jurassic are Ball Seed exclusives only available through your sales representative. All products are available through Ball Seed.