Eustoma 'Malibu White'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities:
Strong grower; Good branching; Very Clean; OK in growth
Problems:
Single whites are not as popular as doubles (2); Didn't germinate.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.5 | 16.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 4.5 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
PanAmerican Seed
P.O. Box 438
West Chicago, IL 60186
Comments:
We grew 'Malibu' & 'Mirage' side by side. We cut 'Malibu' about 15 days earlier, but 'Mirage' kept growing taller (better) for over 2 more weeks before it bloomed; Oct. 30 - still producing flowers in field, but stem length 8-10;