All-America Selections Showcases Container Edibles Program and Printed Containers
Now is a perfect time for growers to start planning their container edibles program for the 2014 season and All-America Selections has done some of the work by selecting eight of our best selling edible Winners that are perfectly-suited for container plantings. The varieties featured below are all not only delicious edibles but also lend an ornamental quality to your combination containers.
In addition, AAS is working with Summit Plastic Company to create printed pots featuring the AAS logo and program description, geared for the consumer’s benefit. The pots will let consumers instantly locate award winning perennials at their local garden retailer.
The AAS Winners in the program include varieties from the best-selling multi-colored 1998 Winner, Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ to the just-announced 2014 Winner Bean ‘Mascotte’, bred for both container and in-ground gardening. Also included are two violas: ‘Endurio Sky Blue Martien’ (2010) and ‘Shangri-La Marina’ (2011); two tomatoes: ‘Terenzo’ and ‘Lizzano’ (both 2011); one herb ‘Siam Queen’ Basil (1997) and one pepper ‘Cayennetta’ (2012)
As a timely and added bonus, AAS printed containers are now available in two sizes from Summit Plastic. Growers and garden centers can choose the red, white and blue pots in either the 1 quart or 2.5 quart size. Minimum quantities must be met and orders must be placed by September 15, 2013. For more information on this new AAS printed pot program, contact Bret Sulaver. Mock-ups can be viewed at either the AAS or Summit booths at the OFA Short Course.
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