Eustoma 'ABC 3-4 White'
Trial Started: 2005
Year of Trial: First (from 2005 report)
Good Qualities:
This had mixed reviews, but I liked the ruffled edges of the petals; A bit taller than Echo for me; Second flush of flowers - sturdy stems / easy to use in an arrangement.
Problems:
The flower arranger on the farm did not like this flower and did not pick it; Shorter stems and vigorous growth due to drought.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating - Wholesale (1) | Market Appreciation Rating - Retail (1) | Market Appreciation Rating - Consumer (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | Average Spacing (in2) | Average Postharvest Life (days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2.4 | 15.3 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 72 | 10.0 |
| Range of Responses | 1-3 | 6-20 | 4.0 | 3-4 | 3-5 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 16-192 | 6-10 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
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Supplier
PanAmerican Seed
P.O. Box 438
West Chicago, IL 60186
www.panamseed.com
Comments:
Seeded in flats 1/25/05, began harvest 8/11 - didn't harvest all usable stems because it was not liked by my farm partner; This was not my best year with lisianthus generally - none of these cultivars really did anything outstanding for me.