These new varieties have been tested for fantastic garden performance all over North America by professional horticulturists. "The Proof is in the Plant!"
2. Begonia Viking Explorer Rose on Green F1
New trailing begonia
Part of popular Viking series
Large rose flowers
Good disease and weather
resistances
Perfect in 14-16 hanging
baskets and containers
November
2021
Seed
Ornamental
3. Celosia Orange Flamma
Fiery non-fading
orange color
Good basal
branching
Long show of color
Great performance in
all weather
conditions
January
2022
Seed
Ornamental
Inground
and
Container
4. Eggplant Icicle F1
Slender white fruits, 7 long
Fewer spines on plant
Nice yield, 7 8 per plant,
with less seeds
Durable, vigorous plants
White skin does not yellow
July
2021
Edible,
Inground
5. Lettuce Bauer
Darker green leaves
Uniform, 8compact head
Deliciously sweet, crunchy
leaves
Can be grown successfully
in aeroponic system
July
2021
Edible
Inground
6. Pepper Buffy F1
Hot pepper with delicious
taste
Juicy, thick-walled fruits
Great yield, 250 280
fruits per plant
Slightly larger fruits than
comparisons
Matures in 70 days from
transplant
July
2021
Edible
Inground
7. Pepper Dragonfly F1
A thick walled, great
tasting purple pepper
Fruits held high on the
plant for easier harvest
Matures from green to
purple to red
Matures in 75 days from
transplant
November
2021
Edible
Inground
8. Pepper Quickfire F1
Super compact
Delicious, hot Thai type
peppers
Trialed in and perfect for
containers
Tremendous ornamental
value
January
2022
Edible
Container
9. Petunia Bees Knees
Outstanding yellow color
on a petunia
Very floriferous
Non-fading
Versatile mounding habit
is great for containers,
landscape and baskets
July
2021
Non-seed
Ornamental,
Container
10. Sunflower Concert Bell F1
Unique multiple flowered
sunflower on strong
sturdy stems
A ready made bouquet
with one cut!
10-12 golden yellow
flowers per stem
November
2021
Seed
Ornamental
Inground
11. Tomato Pink Delicious F1
Appearance and taste of an
heirloom with yield and
disease resistance of a
hybrid.
Regional winner for the
Heartland and Southeast
Higher than average Brix
for a beefsteak tomato
November
2021
Edible
Inground
12. Tomato Purple Zebra F1
Rich complex flavor profile
from a deeply colored
mahogany tomato
High disease resistance
Fun and unusual striping
makes for a high-value
tomato at retail
November
2021
Edible
Inground
13. Tomato Sunset Torch F1
Another unusual striped
tomato
Great disease resistance
package
Sweet and fruity flavor
Early to ripen (75 days from
transplant)
November
2021
Edible
Inground
14. Torenia Summery Love Pure White F1
Clean white flowers
Performed exceptionally
well in the warmer climates:
Southeast and Mountain/
Southwest
Compact habit 7-8
Glossy green foliage
January
2022
Ornamental
Seed
Inground
15. Torenia Vertigo Deep Blue F1
Very floriferous
Vibrant non-fading petals
Performed exceptionally
well in the warmer climates
such in in the Mountain/
Southwest and Florida.
Compact habit
Glossy green foliage
November
2021
Seed
Ornamental
Inground
16. Verbena bonariensis Vanity F1
More compact
Sturdy stems
Unique addition to
the traditional garden
Butterflies love it
January
2022
Seed
Ornamental
Inground
18. Watermelon Century Star F1
Seedless version of Moon
and Stars
10 lb. fruits
Perfect for Great Lakes
region
Healthy plants, spotted rind
Great tasting, crisp, sweet
flesh
July
2021
Edible
Inground
19. Zinnia Queeny Lemon Peach
Vigorous and healthy plants
Stunning 2-4 blooms
Consistent bloom colors
and height
Unique reverse fading
results in a range of colors
Performed especially well
in the Northeast and
West/Northwest
January
2022
Seed
Ornamental
Inground