Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1999Good Qualities
Good color - bright yellow/dark yellow ring in center (5); Nice for large bunches; Many, many stems, good stem strength; Nice size flowers. Good branching on top with side stems; No problems with disease or bugs; Good color; Early flower, very distinctive.Problems
Low market demand for light yellow sunflowers (2); Plants were the weakest of all our sunflowers (19 cultivars). Weak growing. Very susceptible to the variety of leaf problems sunflowers get in the humid Midwest. Lighter color petal attract more bugs (more damage); Just didn't seem to be as nice and look as good as our regular one we use. Side shoots too short for cuts; Bad rust, axillary branches (good for home garden cuts); I'd grow this one again. Great in bouquets.Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 4.6 | 25.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.6 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
Prado Gold would be a good substitute for this one.