Carthamus tinctorius 'Grenade Mix'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Yellow in this mix was great.; Color held very well dried (2;); White and orange looked very much like same old stuff.; Strong healthy growth, good stem length and flower color. A very hardy plant. Flowers earlier than other cultivars available.
Problems:
These plants get brown and crispy in my field (Lawrence, KS). The foliage is so bad, I couldn't sell it.; Germination is not consistent resulting in a staggered harvest.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.3 | 12.2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Kieft Seeds
P.O. Box 618
Conway, WA 98238
Comments:
I direct sowed these and I had a crop failure due to weeds.; This was the best performer of the direct seeded material and we would very much like to grow more of this in the future. Though growth was strong with earlier flowering, this plant does not grow as tall as other varieties available.