What we put plants through before putting them in the garden! | Kathy Varney

Melanie Walker and Michael Rickhoff | Who doesn’t love to walk through a retail garden center and ogle all of the new plants that have made it to market each year? Ever ask how and why certain varieties make it to market and others don’t. The process of trialing is how. Plant trialing is not only an integral part of the green industry but it’s important for the consumer. Testing plants in varying parts of the country allows the breeders to make better decisions about what will look good and grow in the landscape and also allows the growers to decide what works best for their business and their cultural practices. We take a 'walk' through the process and highlight the upcoming plant trials at Ball Straathof. For more podcasts, visit SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded