All-America Selections 2016 Winners - PowerPoint Presentation

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All-America Selections 2016 Winners

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Cabbage Katarina F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Brassica

oleracea

, Capitata group

Common name:

CabbageVariety Name: Katarina F1Fruit flavor: Sweet, crispFruit sixe: 4 inchesFruit shape: RoundPlant color: GreenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 12-14 inchesPlant habit: Compact, depending on spacingGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 6-8 inches apart, 12 inches between rows Harvest: 55 days from sowing seed, 45 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Gonzales F1, Crystal Vantage F1

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Kale

Prizm F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Brassica

oleracea

, Acephala group

Common name:

KaleVariety Name: Prizm F1Fruit flavor: Leaves have great texture and maintain flavorFruit size: 3.5 - 4 inchesFruit shape: Curly leavesFruit color: Bright medium green leavesPlant color: Medium greenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 15+ inchesGarden location: Full sun, Partial sunGarden spacing: 4-8 inchesHarvest: 50-60 days from sowing seed, 35-45 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Starbor

F1, Winterbor F1

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Kohlrabi Konan F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Brassica

oleracea

Common name:

KohlrabiVariety Name: Konan F1Fruit flavor: Mild radish/cabbage flavor.

Fruit size: 4 inches diameter

Fruit shape:

Round globe

Fruit color:

Light green

Plant color:

Dark green

Plant type:

Annual

Plant height:

16 inches

Plant habit:

Bushy

Garden location:

Full sun

Garden spacing: 8 inches apart; 18 inches between rowsLength of time to harvest: 50 days from sowing seed, 42 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Korist F1, Winner F1

 

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Geranium Brocade Cherry Night

2016 AAS Winner

Available only as plants

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Genus species:

Pelargonium

hortorum

Common name: GeraniumVariety Name:

Brocade Cherry Night

Unique qualities:

Striking foliage with large, cherry pink double blooms. A heat tolerant, easy to grow geranium that works well in containers, baskets, and in the garden.Flower size: 5”Bloom time: early spring to summer, fall Plant height: 16”Garden spacing: 16”Plant type: AnnualGarden location: full sun to shadeClosest comparisons on market: Mrs. Pollack, Vancouver Centennial 

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Geranium Brocade Fire

2016 AAS Winner

Available only as plants

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Genus species:

Pelargonium

hortorum

Common name: GeraniumVariety Name:

Brocade Fire

Unique qualities:

Unique bi-color foliage with large red blooms. Robust, heat tolerant geranium that transitions well into the fall.Flower size: 5”Bloom time: Early Spring to Summer, Fall Plant height: 16”Garden spacing: 16”Plant type: annualGarden location: full sun to shadeClosest comparisons on market: Mrs. Pollack, Vancouver Centennial 

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Mizuna

Red Kingdom F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Brassica

juncea

Common name:

Japanese MustardVariety Name:

Red Kingdom F1

Unique qualities:

A fresh, healthy baby leaf variety with unique red-violet colored leaves.Plant type: biennialLeaf color: glossy deep violet-redPlant height: 7.5”Plant spread: 8.5”Plant spacing: 1”Garden location: full sun Harvest: 3-5 weeks from sowing seed, 2 weeks from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Komatsuna Red Fine F1, Garnet Red

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Onion Warrior

2016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:

Mountain/Southwest

Southeast

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Genus species:

Allium

fistulosum

Common name: Bunching onion

Variety Name:

Warrior

Unique qualities: This heat and cold tolerant onion has a great pungent flavor and is adaptable to sowing in spring or fall.Fruit taste: pungentFruit size: 0.5” wideFruit shape: cylindricalFruit color: white and greenPlant spread: 1-2”Garden location: full sun Number of fruits: 1per plantHarvest: 60 days from seed, 30 days transplantDisease resistances: Pink RootClosest comparisons on market: Tokyo Long White Bunching, Ishikura Improved

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Ornamental Pepper

Black Hawk F1

2016 AAS Winner

Regions:

Southeast

Heartland

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Genus species:

Capsicum

Annuum

Common name:

PepperVariety Name:

Black Hawk F1

Unique qualities:

Compact hybrid ornamental pepper with dark black purple conical fruit. Leaves are also purple. Plants cover quickly and last from summer to the first frost. Excellent performance in the sunbelt.Flower Color: PurpleFoliage color: Purple blackFlower size: 1/3 to ½ inchPlant height: 10-12 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunGarden Spacing : 7-8 inchesClosest Comparisons: on market: Black Olive, Black Pearl

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Pepper

Cornito

Giallo

F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Capsicum

annuum

Common name:

PepperVariety Name:

Cornito

Giallo F1Unique qualities: An early blooming pepper that you can enjoy into the fall. Small, sweet, and fruity flavor that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or fire-roasted.Fruit size: 6” x 2”Fruit shape: coneFruit color: yellowPlant height: 24-36”Plant width: 18”Garden spacing: 18”Harvest : 75 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Yellow Crest F1, Mama Mia Giallo F1

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Pepper

Escamillo F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Capsicum

annuum

Common name:

PepperVariety Name:

Escamillo

F1

Unique qualities: A high yielding, early to bear fruit, pepper plant. The peppers have a delicious sweet and fruity flavor that are easily enjoyed raw, cooked, or fire-roasted.Fruit size: 8” x 2.5”Fruit shape: coneFruit color: yellowPlant height: 36”Plant width: 18”Garden location: Garden spacing: 18”Harvest : 77 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Mama Mia Giallo F1, Big Daddy F1

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Pepper Serrano

Flaming Jade F1

2016 AAS Winner

Regions:

Heartland

Great Lakes

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Genus species:

Capsicum

annuum

Common name:

Pepper

Variety Name:

Flaming Jade F1Fruit flavor: Typical Serrano flavor Fruit size: 4 inches x 1 inchFruit shape:

CylindricalFruit color:

Green

Plant color:

Green

Plant type:

Annual

Plant height:

3 feet

Plant habit:

Bushy

Garden location:

Full sun

Garden spacing:

1 foot

Length of time to harvest:

105 days from sowing seed, 75 from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Cocula F1, Sureno F1

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Pumpkin

Pepitas F1

2016 AAS Regional Winner

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Genus species:

Cucurbita

pepo

Common name:

PumpkinVariety Name: Pepitas F1Fruit flavor: Pale yellow flesh that can be eaten raw or bakedFruit size: 12-14 inches Fruit shape: Round Fruit color: Yellow/orange with green stripingPlant color: Dark GreenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 15-16 inchesPlant habit: Requires space has trailing vinesGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 3-4 feetLength of time to harvest: 90 days from sowing seed

Closest comparisons on market: Triple Treat, Kakai

 

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Pumpkin Super Moon F1

2016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:

Great Lakes

Southeast

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Genus species:

Cucurbita

maxima

Common name:

Pumpkin

Variety Name:

Super Moon F1Unique qualities: A vigorous, early fruit producing pumpkin. These large, white, hardy pumpkins are a showstopper.Fruit size: 15-18”Fruit shape: round slightly elongated large white pumpkins Fruit color: whitePlant height: 10-12” Plant spread: 4-5’Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 2-3’Harvest : 90 days from sowing seedDisease Resistance: PM tolerance. Southern root rot resistanceClosest Comparisons: on market: Polar Bear F1, New Moon F1

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Radish

Sweet Baby F1

2016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:

Great Lakes

Southeast

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Genus species:

Raphanus

sativius

Common name:

Radish

Variety Name: Sweet Baby F1Unique qualities: Striking violet colored skin and flesh with outstanding flavor in this unique radish.Fruit size: 3”Fruit shape: obovateFruit color: violet Plant height: 10-12” Plant spread: 18”Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 8-10 “Harvest : 40-45 days from sowing seedClosest Comparisons: on market: Magnet F1, KN-Bravo F1

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Salvia Summer Jewel Lavender

2016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:

Great Lakes

Heartland

Southeast

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Genus species:

Salvia

coccinea

Common name:

Salvia

Variety Name:

Summer Jewel LavenderUnique qualities: The first lavender colored Salvia coccinea. Flowers early and continues to bloom until frost.Flower size: 0.5”Bloom time: late spring to fall Plant height: 10-18”Garden spacing: 10-12”Plant type: annualGarden location: full sunClosest comparisons on market: Summer Jewel Pink 

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Strawberry

Delizz F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Fragaria

F. x

ananassa

Common name: Strawberry

Variety Name:

Delizz

® F1Unique qualities: Abundant and delicious strawberries from this easy to grow, upright strawberry plant. Compact in size it’s perfect in a container, hanging basket, or in your garden.Fruit size: 1.5”Fruit shape: conicalFruit color: orange-redPlant height: 14”Plant spread: 12” Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 20”Harvest : 120 days sowing seed, 60 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Sarian, Loran

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Tomato

Candyland Red

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Solanum

lycopersicum

Common name: Tomato

Variety Name:

C

andyland RedUnique qualities: Dark red, sweet flavored fruit from an easy to harvest plant. Perfect size to pop in your mouth and enjoy!Fruit size: 0.5”Fruit shape: round currantFruit color: redPlant height: 5-7’Plant spread: 3-4’Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 2-4’Harvest : 95 days sowing seed, 55 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Sweet Pea, Matt’s Wild Cherry

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Tomato Chef’s Choice Green F1

2016 AAS Winner

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Genus species:

Solanum

lycopersicum

Common name: Tomato

Variety Name:

Chef’s Choice Green F1

Unique qualities: Juicy, citrus-like flavor in these green with yellow stripes tomatoes.Fruit size: 6-7”Fruit shape: flattened deep globeFruit color: greenPlant height: 4-5”Plant spread: 24”Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 18-20”Harvest : 90 days from transplantDisease Resistance: TMV, Anth, Scab, F, V, CrackClosest Comparisons: on market: Fried Green F1, Aunt Ruby’s Green