All-America Selections 2016 Winners

Cabbage Katarina F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Brassica oleracea, Capitata groupCommon name: CabbageFruit flavor: Sweet, crispFruit sixe: 4 inchesFruit shape: RoundPlant color: GreenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 12-14 inchesPlant habit: Compact, depending on spacingGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 6-8 inches apart, 12 inches between rows Harvest: 55 days from sowing seed, 45 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Gonzales F1, Crystal Vantage F1

Kale Prizm F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Brassica oleracea, Acephala groupCommon name: KaleFruit flavor: Leaves have great texture and maintain flavorFruit size: 3.5 - 4 inchesFruit shape: Curly leavesFruit color: Bright medium green leavesPlant color: Medium greenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 15+ inchesGarden location: Full sun, Partial sunGarden spacing: 4-8 inchesHarvest: 50-60 days from sowing seed, 35-45 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Starbor F1, Winterbor F1

Kohlrabi Konan F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Brassica oleraceaCommon name: KohlrabiFruit flavor: Mild radish/cabbage flavor.Fruit size: 4 inches diameterFruit shape: Round globeFruit color: Light greenPlant color: Dark greenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 16 inchesPlant habit: BushyGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 8 inches apart; 18 inches between rowsLength of time to harvest: 50 days from sowing seed, 42 days from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Korist F1, Winner F1

 

Geranium Brocade Cherry Night2016 AAS Winner

Available only as plants

Genus species: Pelargonium hortorum 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: AnnualGarden location: full sun to shadeClosest comparisons on market: Mrs. Pollack, Vancouver Centennial 

Geranium Brocade Fire2016 AAS Winner

Available only as plants

Genus species: Pelargonium hortorum Common name: Brocade FireUnique 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: annualGarden location: full sun to shadeClosest comparisons on market: Mrs. Pollack, Vancouver Centennial 

Mizuna Red Kingdom F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Brassica junceaCommon name: Japanese MustardUnique qualities: A fresh, healthy baby leaf variety with unique red-violet colored leaves.Plant type: biennialLeaf color: glossy deep violet-redPlant height: 7.5”Plant spread: 8.5”Plant spacing: 1”Garden location: full sun Harvest: 3-5 weeks from sowing seed, 2 weeks from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Komatsuna Red Fine F1, Garnet Red

Onion Warrior2016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:•Mountain/Southwest•Southeast

Genus species: Allium fistulosumCommon name: Bunching onionUnique qualities: This heat and cold tolerant onion has a great pungent flavor and is adaptable to sowing in spring or fall.Fruit taste: pungentFruit size: 0.5” wideFruit shape: cylindricalFruit color: white and greenPlant spread: 1-2”Garden location: full sun Number of fruits: 1per plantHarvest: 60 days from seed, 30 days transplantDisease resistances: Pink RootClosest comparisons on market: Tokyo Long White Bunching, Ishikura Improved

Ornamental Pepper Black Hawk F1

2016 AAS Winner

Regions:•Southeast•Heartland

Genus species: Capsicum AnnuumCommon name: PepperUnique 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: PurpleFoliage color: Purple blackFlower size: 1/3 to ½ inchPlant height: 10-12 inchesPlant type: AnnualGarden location: Full sunGarden Spacing : 7-8 inchesClosest Comparisons: on market: Black Olive, Black Pearl

Pepper Cornito Giallo F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Capsicum AnnuumCommon 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: coneFruit color: yellowPlant height: 24-36”Plant width: 18”Garden spacing: 18”Harvest : 75 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Yellow Crest F1, Mama Mia Giallo F1

Pepper Escamillo F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Capsicum AnnuumCommon name: Escamillo F1Unique 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: coneFruit color: yellowPlant height: 36”Plant width: 18”Garden location: Garden spacing: 18”Harvest : 77 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Mama Mia Giallo F1, Big Daddy F1

Pepper Serrano Flaming Jade F12016 AAS Winner

Regions:•Heartland•Great Lakes

Genus species: Capsicum annuumCommon name: PepperFruit flavor: Typical Serrano flavor Fruit size: 4 inches x 1 inchFruit shape: CylindricalFruit color: Green Plant color: GreenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 3 feetPlant habit: BushyGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 1 footLength of time to harvest: 105 days from sowing seed, 75 from transplantClosest comparisons on market: Cocula F1, Sureno F1

Pumpkin Pepitas F12016 AAS Regional Winner

Genus species: Cucurbita pepoCommon name: PumpkinFruit flavor: Pale yellow flesh that can be eaten raw or bakedFruit size: 12-14 inches Fruit shape: Round Fruit color: Yellow/orange with green stripingPlant color: Dark GreenPlant type: AnnualPlant height: 15-16 inchesPlant habit: Requires space has trailing vinesGarden location: Full sunGarden spacing: 3-4 feetLength of time to harvest: 90 days from sowing seedClosest comparisons on market: Triple Treat, Kakai 

Pumpkin Super Moon F12016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:•Great Lakes•Southeast

Genus species: Cucurbita maximaCommon name: Super Moon F1Unique 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: whitePlant height: 10-12” Plant spread: 4-5’Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 2-3’Harvest : 90 days from sowing seedDisease Resistance: PM tolerance. Southern root rot resistanceClosest Comparisons: on market: Polar Bear F1, New Moon F1

Radish Sweet Baby F12016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:•Great Lakes•Southeast

Genus species: Raphanus SativiusCommon name: RadishUnique qualities: Striking violet colored skin and flesh with outstanding flavor in this unique radish.Fruit size: 3”Fruit shape: obovateFruit color: violet Plant height: 10-12” Plant spread: 18”Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 8-10 “Harvest : 40-45 days from sowing seedClosest Comparisons: on market: Magnet F1, KN-Bravo F1

Salvia Summer Jewel Lavender2016 AAS Regional Winner

Regions:•Great Lakes•Heartland•Southeast

Genus species: Salvia coccinea 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: annualGarden location: full sunClosest comparisons on market: Summer Jewel Pink 

Strawberry Delizz F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Fragaria F. x ananassaCommon name: Delizz F1Unique 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: conicalFruit color: orange-redPlant height: 14”Plant spread: 12” Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 20”Harvest : 120 days sowing seed, 60 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Sarian, Loran

Tomato Candyland Red2016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Solanum lycopersicumCommon name: Candyland RedUnique 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 currantFruit color: redPlant height: 5-7’Plant spread: 3-4’Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 2-4’Harvest : 95 days sowing seed, 55 days from transplantClosest Comparisons: on market: Sweet Pea, Matt’s Wild Cherry

Tomato Chef’s Choice Green F12016 AAS Winner

Genus species: Solanum lycopersicumCommon name: Chef's Choice Green F1Unique qualities: Juicy, citrus-like flavor in these green with yellow stripes tomatoes.Fruit size: 6-7”Fruit shape: flattened deep globeFruit color: greenPlant height: 4-5”Plant spread: 24”Garden location: full sunGarden spacing: 18-20”Harvest : 90 days from transplantDisease Resistance: TMV, Anth, Scab, F, V, CrackClosest Comparisons: on market: Fried Green F1, Aunt Ruby’s Green