Israeli propagator Hishtil introduced last year ‘Long Foot’ basil. This grafted basil ‘tree’ was one of the eye-catchers of Hishtils ‘open days’ which were held synchronously … [Read more...]
Dutch auction formulates rules for edible plants
June 14, 2013
Edible plants or plants with edible parts are traded through FloraHolland, although the Dutch flower auction has no regulatory scheme for this. According to the current legislation edible … [Read more...]
Edible chive with high ornamental potential
June 5, 2013
This year US seed company, W. Atlee Burpee & Co introduced Allium tuberosum 'Cha Cha’. “This chive was the result of a breeding programme to find a variety that was resistant to thrips. … [Read more...]
A very different tropaeolum awarded at Chelsea
May 21, 2013
Tropaeolum ‘Fruit Salad’ took the third position of the 2013 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year contest. The Chelsea Flower Show is held now in the UK from May 21-25. ‘Fruit Salad’ is … [Read more...]
Sweet talk from ornamental plant breeder
May 21, 2013
Hem Genetics adds to its Herbs and Ornamentals program Stevia rebaudiana Sweetie Star. This new experimental Sweet Leaf is a herbal sugar with a slightly bitter after taste. The natural … [Read more...]
Heart-breaking ornamental tomato
May 17, 2013
An ornamental tomato. That’s what Dutch breeding company Hem Genetics calls its new, experimental Lycopersicum Sweet Valentine F1. Sweet Valentine has heart-shaped fruits. Other advantages … [Read more...]
Boxwood-like blueberry brings colour and fruit
April 24, 2013
With the increased consumer demand for blueberries and the trend toward edible landscapes, US based Fall Creek Farm & Nursery unveils its newest addition to the BrazelBerries Collection, … [Read more...]
Edible and beautiful, too
April 20, 2013
“Big, bold and beautiful, curly leaf sea kale (Crambe maritime) offers texture, brilliant flowers in early summer, and edible leaves, as well”, writes US-based Plant Select in its most … [Read more...]
Latest edibles that look stylish in the garden
March 30, 2013
“While interest in sustainable food practices is spreading, for urban dwellers who don't have much space or suburbanites who aren't ready to rip out the front lawn and replace it with … [Read more...]
Edibles steal show in Belgium trade fair
March 11, 2013
Although the Belgium event Florall clearly is positioned as a trade fair for ornamental plants, cut flowers and arboricultural products, edibles or concepts based on edibles stole the show … [Read more...]
