Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities
Good color (4); Very uniform.; Very long stems.; Good shape of flower heads.; Transplanted easily.
Problems
It was harder to grow than the Chief mix series and didn't do as well even though we did them at the same time. If it was more headed than fan shaped, it would probably be better for us.; Tends to bolt in plug tray. Price of seed is way too high (catalog list it for about $110.00 for 1,000 seeds).; I got only 1 stem per plant.
Comments
Similar to the Kurume series and the Chief series.; It seemed strange to us that we had more problems with this than the Chief Mix celosia. Only about 1/2 of what we planted lived in the field and was put out the same time as Chief mix and next to it (Stillwater, OK).
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 4.0 | 15.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Kieft Seeds P.O. Box 618 Conway, WA 98238
