Vegetalis News 

We are pleased to announce that Jim Juby has been recruited to the post of Product Manager for Vegetalis.

Jim has a wealth of experience in both the commercial and retail vegetable seed sector and will be a valuable addition to the Vegetalis team. Prior to joining Vegetalis Jim spent six years in the commercial vegetable seed sector with Tozer Seeds in a product development and sales manager role. Jim has previously worked for Moles Seeds and Mr Fothergill’s Seeds.

Click on the link below to read Norman Winter’s article on urban vegetable gardening http://msucares.com/news/print/sgnews/sg09/sg090910.html

Peter Seabrook MBE formally opened the new Show House and Trial Garden at the Floranova and Vegetalis headquarters in Norfolk, UK, on Thursday 23rd July. The event was attended by guests from all levels of the industry. Mr. Seabrook planted a tree to mark the completion of the new 1.5 acre trial garden and cut the ribbon to allow the assembled guests entry to the new show house.

The new facilities, which have been in development over the last 15 months, are a great platform for displaying new genetics from the extensive breeding programmes being undertaken by Floranova and Vegetalis. They are also testament to Floranova’s commitment to keep horticultural development thriving in the UK. They provide valuable space for trials and will be an instructive tool for growers, distributors and retailers.

The trial and show house will be open until 21st August 2009. To make an appointment to visit, contact Kate Monaghan (kmonaghan@vegetalis.co.uk).

Vegetalis made its first European appearance at the Week 24 Flower Trials in Holland. There was a great deal of interest from distributors, growers and retailers for the Vegetalis Patio Edibles. The Patio Edible range fulfils the growing need for novelty in the vegetable sector.