From Trial Plot to Dedicated Crop: How to Evaluate a New Variety
Part of the Research and the Flower Farmer webinar series.
Access instructions are emailed to all current ASCFG members.
Event Details
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Burnett of the University of Maine
Date: March 3, 2027, at Noon Eastern.
Trying a new variety can be exciting, but deciding whether it deserves a permanent place in your crop plan takes more than a few good blooms. This practical webinar will give growers a simple framework for conducting small-scale variety trials on their own farms and collecting useful data along the way. Learn how to design a manageable trial, identify the characteristics that matter most, track performance consistently, and compare results across varieties. By the end of the session, you’ll have a practical approach for turning trial-plot observations into confident, data-informed crop decisions.
- Design simple, manageable variety trials that fit your farm and production goals.
- Track the characteristics that matter—from yield and timing to stem quality, vase life, and marketability.
- Use trial data to make informed decisions about which varieties deserve a place in your crop plan.
This webinar is part of the ASCFG's complimentary Research and the Flower Farmer series. All events are recorded and available after the presentation.