Papaver nudicaule 'Partyfun Mix'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1996
Good Qualities:
Excellent color and pattern as a fresh cut, as well as a unique dried product, though the heads are far too small to be of much use as a dried.
Problems:
Seeding must be carried out under ideal weather conditioned so as to prevent over-seeding due to the seed ;sticking; during seeding.; Colors not good - too many oranges -- not enough pink for our market;
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3.7 | 23.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 3.3 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed
1444 Larson St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Comments:
The first planting failed due to weather but second sowing has done well.; Require larger samples of seed to provide more accurate field performance data.