May 15, 2019 – DOWNERS GROVE, IL – What is a now a yearly tradition, vegetable breeding companies dealing in the Fresh Market and Home Garden segments are hosting the Summer Vegetable Trials via Open Houses and Field Days. This event is hosted by six participating breeders from August 12-16, 2019. Those breeders are listed below and on the Veggie Trials website. Modeled after the long-standing CA Spring Trials that are held annually in California during the spring, attendees will have the opportunity to visit breeder company trial sites throughout the state in the middle of August.
Customers, growers, seed companies and the media should contact each company below to arrange their visit. Please note that not all stops are open all days. Visits will focus on observing new varieties in a field or garden setting and learning about new breeding and marketing opportunities from respective hosts.
National Garden Bureau, the non-profit organization promoting gardening on behalf of the horticulture industry, is pleased to organize and publicize this event on behalf of our members. As a bonus, many locations also host the All-America Selections Edible trials.
Individual companies hosting a Field Day or Open House during August are:
1. Bejo Seeds, Oceano, CA
Crops featured: Cabbage (Chinese, Red, Savoy, White), Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Cucumber, Endive, Fennel, Gherkin, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Onion, Parsley, Pak Choi, Peppers, Radish, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Tomato, Zucchini,
http://www.bejoseeds.com/bejo-...
PH: 267-838-0078
Dates: August 12-16, 2019
Appointments are mandatory, no drop-ins
Contact: Chelsey Lenczyk
2. PanAmerican Seed, Woodland, CA (Contact for location address)
Crops featured: Vegetables
http://www.panamseed.com
PH: 541-914-5548
Dates: August 12 – 16, 2019
Appointments are mandatory, no drop-ins.
Contact: Josh Kirschenbaum
3. Sakata Seed America, 105 Boronda Road, Salinas, CA
Crops featured: Cool crops. 2019 AAS Edible/Vegetable and Ornamental Trials.
http://www.sakatavegetables.co...
PH: 408.782.5379
Dates: August 19-21, 2019
Appointments are mandatory, no drop-ins.
Contact: Jiana Escobar
4. Sakata Seed America, 13459 County Road 100, Woodland, CA 95776
Crops featured: Warm crops
http://www.sakatavegetables.co...
PH: 408.782.5379
Dates: August 14-16, 2019
Appointments are mandatory, no drop-ins.
Contact: Jiana Escobar
5. Seeds By Design, 4599 Mc Dermott Road, Maxwell, CA 95955
Crops featured: Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Melon, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Herb and Sunflower.
Dates: Summer Trials and 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, August 16, 2019
http://www.seedsbydesign.com
PH: 530-438-2126 for appointments
Contact: Miles Rogers or Susan Birdseye
6. Seminis/Monsanto/Bayer Home Garden
Crops featured: Vegetable Trials, 2019 AAS Edible Trial and Ornamental Trials
37437 State Highway 16
Woodland, CA 95695
http://www.seminis-us.com/home...
Contact: Tyler Ash
PH: 530-631-9927
Dates: August 12-16, 2019
RSVP to schedule a time
7. Syngenta at Syngenta Flowers, 2280 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA
Crops featured: In-ground and patio trials featuring tomato, pepper, squash, beans, cantaloupe and watermelon. 2019 AAS Ornamental and Edible Trials.
http://www.syngentafhg.com
PH: 408-847-7333
Dates: August 12-16, 2019
Contact: Jeannine Bogard or [email protected]
8. In addition, NGB Member American Takii is holding a Sunflower Open House in August:
http://www.takii.com/
PH: 630-885-6579
Contact: Allison Zeeb
Date: Open house on August 13, 2019 but visits welcome August 12-16, 2019.
Appointments are not mandatory but are appreciated.
For more information about this program and/or membership in National Garden Bureau, please contact Diane Blazek.
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Founded in 1920, the National Garden Bureau is a non-profit organization whose mission is to disseminate basic instructions and inspirations for home gardeners. Annually, NGB publishes and sponsors the New Varieties program and the Year of The fact sheets featuring flowers and vegetables, including new introductions, which are especially suited to home gardens.
