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CALIFORNIA SPRING TRIALS NEWS

From Modern Farmer: Eggplants and Potatoes in One Plant
  Thompson & Morgan's New Grafting First After the Tomtato
The 'Egg & Chips' Grafted Eggplant/Potato (1/28/16) -- Thompson & Morgan is creating quite a stir with their latest grafted creation, which they’ve named “Egg & Chips,” after a favorite English dish of fried eggs and French fries. Although in this case the eggs are eggplants, also known as aubergine. The chips part is dead on, since the plant produces potatoes as well. The reasoning behind the creation is two-fold: The plant lets you grow two vegetables in the space of one and it’s just plain cool.

Based in Ipswich, UK, T&M has been around since 1855, but it’s only been within the last couple of years that they’ve produced hand-grafted plants like the “Tomtato,” introduced in 2013, which produces tomatoes on top and potatoes on the bottom. The concept isn’t actually new, but Thompson & Morgan claims to have produced the first commercially-viable version.

The lower end of the potato plant, containing the tuber-producing roots, and the top section of the aubergine, which will bear fruit, are clipped together for about a week until the two parts naturally fuse together,” says a company spokesperson. The plants will be ready for shipping beginning in April, though the Egg & Chips aren’t currently available in the U.S. MORE-->

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Modern Farmer: Eggplants and Potatoes in One Plant


Mambo™ GP Series by Hem Genetics BV

From HEM Genetics, Spring Trials 2016: The next generation genetic dwarf petunias are indicated by the characters “GP” which stands for Garden performance. Compared to the first generation genetic dwarf petunias, the GPs perform exactly the same for the greenhouse grower with compact habit for ease of culture without PGRs. The difference in garden performance is noticeable to consumers because they show more growth vigor, resulting in a more robust plant habit with an even better performance in containers, beds, and the landscape. Better branching and reduced leaf development provides better airflow which reduces the risk of disease, especially botrytis. Limbo™ petunias are perfect for high-density pack production, containers and hanging baskets. Four new colors: 'Orchid Veined', 'Red Morn', 'Mid Blue', and 'Rose More'.

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