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Basil Aristotle makes the 'Top Tough Varieties' list in the Michigan State Trials
May 2010
Basil Aristotle was named as one of the top-performing annuals grown in ground beds in the 2009 Michigan Sate University Trial Gardens, as reported in GPN Magazine May 2010. The plants were numerically rated based on performance (vigor, size and ornamental impact) every two weeks during the summer from June 25 to Sept. 15th 2009.
trialgardens.hrt.msu.edu/annual-trial-results/0
" ‘Aristotle’ basil, a Greek Style, small-leafed form from Floranova, performed well the entire summer. Home gardeners can repeatedly harvest the small leaves for spicing up their meals, and the plant will grow back quickly."
GPN Magazine, May 2010
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Jim Juby is appointed
as Product Manager for Vegetalis
4th November 2009
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.
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Urban vegetable gardens look to be 'Sweet 'n' Neat'
10th September 2009
Click on the link below to read Norman Winter’s article on urban vegetable gardening
http://msucares.com/news/print/sgnews/sg09/sg090910.html
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Vegetalis makes its debut at Four Oaks Trade Show
8th September 2009
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Vegetalis was launched in
April 2009 for the breeding and marketing of edible
varieties for the ornamental sector. Vegetalis
was created by Floranova, the UK based flower breeding
company, and will market varieties previously sold
under the Floranova Patio Vegetables brand, as
well new varieties.
Vegetalis exhibited for the
first time at a UK trade show at Four Oaks, where
the novel product range attracted a lot of attention. |
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Peter
Seabrook unveils new Show House and Trial Garden
30th July 2009
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).
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Vegetalis creates an impact at the Flower Trials
June 2009
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.
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