In addition to showing their unexampled , improved and existing Cyclamen purpurascens , Dutch breeder Varinova also showcased something different at their Varitrials this twelvemonth : a trial with the focus on improving ledge life story . Special about this test is that it is a mutual cooperation of four stock breeder , namely Morel Diffusion , Schoneveld Breeding , Syngenta and Varinova .
Carolien Klein in between the outdoor cyclamen .
Improvingshelf lifeThe trial is focused on ameliorate the ledge animation of the plant , " specially in December where a better resistance for diseases and pathogens would be an additional advantage " , says Carolien Klein of Varinova .
Three out of these 9 tables are used for the shelf life trial
Three treatmentsFor the trial , they have prefer one ruddy mini cyclamen ( sown in week 20 ) from each breeder and use three different treatments once every two weeks . The three different groups are : an untreated group ( ascendence group ) , a group regale with Root&Shoot and the final mathematical group that is treated with Root&Shoot combined with Fytaforce . "
Last twelvemonth , Varinova and Syngenta already deport a similar test individually , and it point that the ledge life improved with the treatment : Root&Shoot and Fytaforce .
Four different locationsSpecial about this twelvemonth ’s trial run is that four breeders are cooperate , and that they are carry on the trial under their own conditions . " So , alternatively of one location , the same treatment is applied at several locations , seize more time value to our growers . "
FloraHolland shelf life researchWhen the plants reached the state where they can be shipped out to the ending consumer , they are transport to FloraHolland , where they will start the ledge living research .
VaritrialsVisitors of the Varitrials of Varinova , that get going on October 22 and will last till November 9 ( with an extension to the beginning of week 46 ) , could see the shelf sprightliness trial with their own eyes . Three of the nine tabular array at the trials are dedicated to this tribulation . The other 6 trial tables are dedicated to Varinova ’s resiliency test .
The Varitrials are held annually , where Varinova displays their existing , young and experimental plants at their nursery in Bleiswijk , the Netherlands .
Next to trialing the new and improved variety , Varinova is also trialing dissimilar pot size . For every assortment , Varinova advises to produce them in a certain pot size , but during the visitation , they also experiment with unlike pile sizes . " We are curious how the plants will produce and then show the companies the different possibilities . "
Aloha
freshness - AlohaA new mixed bag that Varinova submit for the first meter is Aloha . The shell mold flower petals of this Cyclamen prompt us of beach , sun , sea , vacation and Hawaii . On Hawaii , Aloha is used , among other thing , to say hello and goodbye .
And the feedback so far is positive . " It is a mini type and in Europe , there is more a market for mini types than large flower type . Therefore , I have good hopes for this change . "
substantially SellersAt the visitation , over 300 varieties were on display , including their best sellers .
The Goblet Shine Pink .
For several years now , the Varinova ’s bestseller is the Goblet Shine Wine Red for outdoor role . One of the unexampled varieties is the Goblet Shine Pink for outdoor use and Goblet distinguishes itself by its material body . " When you take a flavor at the plant from above , it looks like a chalice " , says Carolien . The Goblet is uncommitted in 3 shining semblance .
But Varinova has more best sellers , below we list some of them :
Picola Shine Red is the best vender in the Picola series . They also have trials running with a miscellanea that seems to be growing more homogeneous . Picola is useable in eleven colors and different heap size . " For production , the pot size till 10.5 cm is the best option . "
This Picola Shine Red is flower outside since June .
In the midi series , Merita is doing very well . " It is a compact industrial plant with big flowers . People are very enthusiastic about it and particularly in the US we see a lot of potential . We started out with one Shine assortment only and now added more with in full biased efflorescence petals . "
Magnia is advised to grow in potbelly sizing 14 - 20 cm , but at the visitation , they also put it in a 23 cm pot .
For more informationVarinovaCarolien KleinEmail:[email protected]www.varinova.nl
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