How new mixes are tested
1. Possible new recipes are tested in the rooting station in Stuttgart (2-3 times) for rooting performance.
2. Mixes that work in rooting are moved on to further testing and evaluated using a point system.
When selecting improved mixes the breeder has the following goals:
- Uniformity in terms of flowering time (earlier and/or more regular) and growth behaviour (single components in the mixes).
- Growth characteristics like vigour (to reduce the need of PGR) and habit (to ensure a round plant body)
4. Recipes passing all technical trials are judged in spring as well as in summer by a “Trixi committee”. They judge the colour combination, decor value, and overall impression.
5. The selected mixes are finished again the following spring and are then presented to sales managers for the final selection.
From approx. 150 recipes tested annually (new mixes and possible improvements) around 10 actually make it into the Trixi programme.
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