Aster 'Matsumoto Blue Tipped White'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1995
Good Qualities:
Color (4), fairly tall in growth, much better than older varieties, always sold, new look--different on angle of observation, long postharvest life, nice tiny bouquets, sold well.
Problems:
Whitefly, leafminer, some flowers malformed, bloomed once and plants died out, low productivity.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 4.3 | 17.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Sakata Seed America, Inc.
18095 Serene Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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