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2016 All-America Selections Winners
The document lists the 2016 All-America Selections (AAS) winners for various vegetables and ornamental plants, detailing their species, common names, unique qualities, fruit characteristics, plant height, garden locations, harvest times, and closest market comparisons. Notable winners include Cabbage 'Katarina F1', Kale 'Prizm F1', and Tomato 'Candyland Red'. Each plant is identified for its specific attributes such as flavor, color, and growing conditions.
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- 2. Cabbage Katarina F1 2016AAS Winner
- 3. Genus species: Brassicaoleracea, Capitata group Common name: Cabbage Fruit flavor: Sweet, crisp Fruit sixe: 4 inches Fruit shape: Round Plant color: Green Plant type: Annual Plant height: 12-14 inches Plant habit: Compact, depending on spacing Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 6-8 inches apart, 12 inches between rows Harvest: 55 days from sowing seed, 45 days from transplant Closest comparisons on market: Gonzales F1, Crystal Vantage F1
- 4. Kale Prizm F1 2016AAS Winner
- 5. Genus species: Brassicaoleracea, Acephala group Common name: Kale Fruit flavor: Leaves have great texture and maintain flavor Fruit size: 3.5 - 4 inches Fruit shape: Curly leaves Fruit color: Bright medium green leaves Plant color: Medium green Plant type: Annual Plant height: 15+ inches Garden location: Full sun, Partial sun Garden spacing: 4-8 inches Harvest: 50-60 days from sowing seed, 35- 45 days from transplant Closest comparisons on market: Starbor F1, Winterbor F1
- 6. Kohlrabi Konan F1 2016AAS Winner
- 7. Genus species: Brassicaoleracea Common name: Kohlrabi Fruit flavor: Mild radish/cabbage flavor. Fruit size: 4 inches diameter Fruit shape: Round globe Fruit color: Light green Plant color: Dark green Plant type: Annual Plant height: 16 inches Plant habit: Bushy Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 8 inches apart; 18 inches between rows Length of time to harvest: 50 days from sowing seed, 42 days from transplant Closest comparisons on market: Korist F1, Winner F1
- 8. Geranium Brocade CherryNight 2016 AAS Winner Available only as plants
- 9. Genus species: Pelargoniumhortorum Common name: Brocade Cherry Night Unique qualities: Striking foliage with large, cherry pink double blooms. A heat tolerant, easy to grow geranium that works well in containers, baskets, and in the garden. Flower size: 5” Bloom time: early spring to summer, fall Plant height: 16” Garden spacing: 16” Plant type: Annual Garden location: full sun to shade Closest comparisons on market: Mrs. Pollack, Vancouver Centennial
- 10. Geranium Brocade Fire 2016AAS Winner Available only as plants
- 11. Genus species: Pelargoniumhortorum Common name: Brocade Fire Unique qualities: Unique bi-color foliage with large red blooms. Robust, heat tolerant geranium that transitions well into the fall. Flower size: 5” Bloom time: Early Spring to Summer, Fall Plant height: 16” Garden spacing: 16” Plant type: annual Garden location: full sun to shade Closest comparisons on market: Mrs. Pollack, Vancouver Centennial
- 12. Mizuna Red KingdomF1 2016 AAS Winner
- 13. Genus species: Brassicajuncea Common name: Japanese Mustard Unique qualities: A fresh, healthy baby leaf variety with unique red-violet colored leaves. Plant type: biennial Leaf color: glossy deep violet-red Plant height: 7.5” Plant spread: 8.5” Plant spacing: 1” Garden location: full sun Harvest: 3-5 weeks from sowing seed, 2 weeks from transplant Closest comparisons on market: Komatsuna Red Fine F1, Garnet Red
- 14. Onion Warrior 2016 AASRegional Winner Regions: •Mountain/Southwes t •Southeast
- 15. Genus species: Alliumfistulosum Common name: Bunching onion Unique qualities: This heat and cold tolerant onion has a great pungent flavor and is adaptable to sowing in spring or fall. Fruit taste: pungent Fruit size: 0.5” wide Fruit shape: cylindrical Fruit color: white and green Plant spread: 1-2” Garden location: full sun Number of fruits: 1per plant Harvest: 60 days from seed, 30 days transplant Disease resistances: Pink Root Closest comparisons on market: Tokyo Long White Bunching, Ishikura Improved
- 16. Ornamental Pepper Black HawkF1 2016 AAS Winner Regions: •Southeast •Heartland
- 17. Genus species: CapsicumAnnuum Common name: Pepper Unique qualities: Compact hybrid ornamental pepper with dark black purple conical fruit. Leaves are also purple. Plants cover quickly and last from summer to the first frost. Excellent performance in the sunbelt. Flower Color: Purple Foliage color: Purple black Flower size: 1/3 to ½ inch Plant height: 10-12 inches Plant type: Annual Garden location: Full sun Garden Spacing : 7-8 inches Closest Comparisons: on market: Black Olive, Black Pearl
- 18. Pepper Cornito GialloF1 2016 AAS Winner
- 19. Genus species: CapsicumAnnuum Common name: Cornito Giallo F1 Unique qualities: An early blooming pepper that you can enjoy into the fall. Small, sweet, and fruity flavor that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or fire-roasted. Fruit size: 6” x 2” Fruit shape: cone Fruit color: yellow Plant height: 24-36” Plant width: 18” Garden spacing: 18” Harvest : 75 days from transplant Closest Comparisons: on market: Yellow Crest F1, Mama Mia Giallo F1
- 20. Pepper Escamillo F1 2016AAS Winner
- 21. Genus species: CapsicumAnnuum Common name: Escamillo F1 Unique qualities: A high yielding, early to bear fruit, pepper plant. The peppers have a delicious sweet and fruity flavor that are easily enjoyed raw, cooked, or fire-roasted. Fruit size: 8” x 2.5” Fruit shape: cone Fruit color: yellow Plant height: 36” Plant width: 18” Garden location: Garden spacing: 18” Harvest : 77 days from transplant Closest Comparisons: on market: Mama Mia Giallo F1, Big Daddy F1
- 22. Pepper Serrano Flaming JadeF1 2016 AAS Winner Regions: •Heartland •Great Lakes
- 23. Genus species: Capsicumannuum Common name: Pepper Fruit flavor: Typical Serrano flavor Fruit size: 4 inches x 1 inch Fruit shape: Cylindrical Fruit color: Green Plant color: Green Plant type: Annual Plant height: 3 feet Plant habit: Bushy Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 1 foot Length of time to harvest: 105 days from sowing seed, 75 from transplant Closest comparisons on market: Cocula F1, Sureno F1
- 24. Pumpkin Pepitas F1 2016AAS Regional Winner
- 25. Genus species: Cucurbitapepo Common name: Pumpkin Fruit flavor: Pale yellow flesh that can be eaten raw or baked Fruit size: 12-14 inches Fruit shape: Round Fruit color: Yellow/orange with green striping Plant color: Dark Green Plant type: Annual Plant height: 15-16 inches Plant habit: Requires space has trailing vines Garden location: Full sun Garden spacing: 3-4 feet Length of time to harvest: 90 days from sowing seed Closest comparisons on market: Triple Treat, Kakai
- 26. Pumpkin Super MoonF1 2016 AAS Regional Winner Regions: •Great Lakes •Southeast
- 27. Genus species: Cucurbitamaxima Common name: Super Moon F1 Unique qualities: A vigorous, early fruit producing pumpkin. These large, white, hardy pumpkins are a showstopper. Fruit size: 15-18” Fruit shape: round slightly elongated large white pumpkins Fruit color: white Plant height: 10-12” Plant spread: 4-5’ Garden location: full sun Garden spacing: 2-3’ Harvest : 90 days from sowing seed Disease Resistance: PM tolerance. Southern root rot resistance Closest Comparisons: on market: Polar Bear F1, New Moon F1
- 28. Radish Sweet BabyF1 2016 AAS Regional Winner Regions: •Great Lakes •Southeast
- 29. Genus species: RaphanusSativius Common name: Radish Unique qualities: Striking violet colored skin and flesh with outstanding flavor in this unique radish. Fruit size: 3” Fruit shape: obovate Fruit color: violet Plant height: 10-12” Plant spread: 18” Garden location: full sun Garden spacing: 8-10 “ Harvest : 40-45 days from sowing seed Closest Comparisons: on market: Magnet F1, KN-Bravo F1
- 30. Salvia Summer JewelLavender 2016 AAS Regional Winner Regions: •Great Lakes •Heartland •Southeast
- 31. Genus species: Salviacoccinea Common name: Summer Jewel Lavender Unique qualities: The first lavender colored Salvia coccinea. Flowers early and continues to bloom until frost. Flower size: 0.5” Bloom time: late spring to fall Plant height: 10-18” Garden spacing: 10-12” Plant type: annual Garden location: full sun Closest comparisons on market: Summer Jewel Pink
- 32. Strawberry Delizz F1 2016AAS Winner
- 33. Genus species: FragariaF. x ananassa Common name: Delizz F1 Unique qualities: Abundant and delicious strawberries from this easy to grow, upright strawberry plant. Compact in size it’s perfect in a container, hanging basket, or in your garden. Fruit size: 1.5” Fruit shape: conical Fruit color: orange-red Plant height: 14” Plant spread: 12” Garden location: full sun Garden spacing: 20” Harvest : 120 days sowing seed, 60 days from transplant Closest Comparisons: on market: Sarian, Loran
- 34. Tomato Candyland Red 2016AAS Winner
- 35. Genus species: Solanumlycopersicum Common name: Candyland Red Unique qualities: Dark red, sweet flavored fruit from an easy to harvest plant. Perfect size to pop in your mouth and enjoy! Fruit size: 0.5” Fruit shape: round currant Fruit color: red Plant height: 5-7’ Plant spread: 3-4’ Garden location: full sun Garden spacing: 2-4’ Harvest : 95 days sowing seed, 55 days from transplant Closest Comparisons: on market: Sweet Pea, Matt’s Wild Cherry
- 36. Tomato Chef’s ChoiceGreen F1 2016 AAS Winner
- 37. Genus species: Solanumlycopersicum Common name: Chef's Choice Green F1 Unique qualities: Juicy, citrus-like flavor in these green with yellow stripes tomatoes. Fruit size: 6-7” Fruit shape: flattened deep globe Fruit color: green Plant height: 4-5” Plant spread: 24” Garden location: full sun Garden spacing: 18-20” Harvest : 90 days from transplant Disease Resistance: TMV, Anth, Scab, F, V, Crack Closest Comparisons: on market: Fried Green F1, Aunt Ruby’s Green