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AUSTRALIAN HORTICULTURAL TRIALS 2022
Australian Horticultural Trials Week presented by THE GARDEN GURUS
It’s coming up to that time of year again. For four wonderful days in December, NGIV and Australia’s top breeders and growers, are proud to present the 2022 Australian Horticultural Trials Week. This year’s Horticultural Trials Week will take place between 6-9 December and feature a mix of in person and digital experiences. Visit horticulturaltrials.com to find out more.
Presenting Partner
The Garden Gurus
The Garden Gurus and Nine Entertainment Co are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Australia’s longest running garden television series on commercial television, a series that is dedicated to promoting innovation in the garden industry.
Since launching in WA in 2002 Guru Productions have produced over 850 episodes and nearly 7000 stories about new plants, innovative products that make gardening easier or more successful and the series filmed across Australia has been seen in over 86 countries in 7 languages.
Every year the garden industry reinvests millions of dollars in research, development and breeding programs that enable consumers to have more productive and beautiful gardens. The Garden Gurus is currently playing across Channel 9 nationally on Saturday afternoons, on 9NOW, and being repeated on 9LIFE nationally with multiple broadcasts. In 2023 Channel 9 have scheduled another 2 seasons with 30 episodes focused on the autumn and spring seasons and the latest plants, products and services delivered to consumers by the garden industry.
The Garden Gurus offers the unique opportunity to have third party credible experts and skilled communicators tell your story to hundreds of thousands of Australian gardeners.
2022 Plant Exhibitors
Ball Grower Trials
Ball Australia
Ball Australia is part of a global family of breeders and researchers. We continue to partner with some of the leading plant breeders and suppliers – overseas and locally, to bring new and exciting varieties to the Australian market from all corners of the world.
Viable and innovative flowers for beautiful garden performance, new and unusual foods to grow and varieties that require minimal care with reliable results.
2022 Ball Grower Trials focuses on these key areas so home gardeners can fill their spaces with plants for health, wellbeing and to encourage pollinators.
Contact:
Address: 735 Westernport Hwy, Skye, VIC 3977 Ph: (03) 9798 5355 | E: kateg@ballaustralia.com www.ballaustralia.com When: 9:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December 2022
PlantFest 2022
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Whether you are a grower, retailer, or media member, we invite you to come and see the latest that Greenhills Propagation Nursery and Touch of Class Plants have to offer.
We have an array of new release plants that we are excited to show you – There is something for everyone at PlantFest! Site visits will be via appointment only – Please register using the link provided. If you can’t attend on site, register for a virtual presentation or information booklet.
Contact:
Address: 20 Gillespie Road, Tynong, VIC 3813 Ph: 03 5629 2443 | E: sales@greenhillspropagation.com.au www.touchofclassplants.com.au/plantfest When: 8.00am to 3.00pm, Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 December 2022
Visits by appointment only, please register here:
http://www.touchofclassplants.com.au/plantfest
New Genetics Showcase
Haars Nursery
The Haars Team will be showcasing an extensive range of new and innovative plant genetics which will be introduced to the Australian market during 2023/4. Haars Nursery has extensive partnerships internationally, enabling us to promote, market and distribute leading plant genetics. Join us for a coffee, stay for lunch, enjoy our open house during Trials Week 2022.
Haars Nursery Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian producer of flowering indoor and outdoor plants, herbs, vegetables, superfoods and landscape varieties. At Haars Nursery we work with breeding partners who continually innovative to provide new and improved plants. Our partners focus on breeding varieties which are heat tolerant, disease resistant and maintain good natural growth habits, reducing the requirements for any chemical applications. Haars Nursery works with elite young plant material which has been tested and is free of virus and disease. We provide our partner growers and Australian gardeners with clean, high quality plant material.
Contact:
Address: Haars Lyndhurst, 605 Thompsons Road, Lyndhurst, VIC 3975 Ph: 03 5973 2999 | E: sales@haarsnursery.com.au www.haarsnursery.com.au When: Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December Onsite appointments between 9:00am and 5:00pm, please book via sales@haarsnursery.com.au
Fleming’s Innovation Showcase
Fleming’s Nurseries
Fleming’s is excited to participate in NGIV Trials week for the first time. We are looking forward to sharing our most recent tree and shrub introductions. There will also be an exclusive pre-order opportunity for some of our very exciting upcoming releases. We will be open all week and happy to have interested parties drop by. However to ensure we are best able to host you, and to manage group numbers effectively, we would appreciate you making an appointment. We also welcome those seeking a broader nursery tour, or for groups larger than 10. All visitors will need to sign in on arrival.
Contact:
Address: 1 Fleming Lane, Monbulk, VIC 3793 Ph: 03 9756 6105 | E: mail@flemings.com.au www.flemings.com.au When: 9:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December
A Kaleidoscope of Colour
JD Propagation
JD Propagation invites you to see “A Kaleidoscope of Colour” at our 2022 trials.
With genetics sourced from some of the most renowned breeders such as Dümmen Orange, Syngenta, Volmary, Outback Plants, Kiwi Flora, PAC, Greenfuse, Snowbrand, Royal Van Zanten and Danziger.
u You will find that we have an extensive plant range that is second to none.
Our philosophy is simple – to listen, understand and deliver a quality product whilst exceeding a high level of service. We believe that we are only as good as the last plant that we send out and we continue to work towards improving our structure and processes to maintain a high level of consistency.
Contact:
Address: 575 Tyabb–Tooradin Road, Pearcedale, VIC 3912 Ph: 03 5915 2476 | E: customerservice@jdpropagation.com.au www.jdpropagation.com.au
When: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December Please contact customer service to book an appointment e: customerservice@jdpropagation.com.au
A Kaleidoscope of Colour with JD Propagation
Dümmen Orange
JD Propagation has been licensed to produce Dümmen Orange genetics for the Australian market and they will have young plants available from January 2023. Dümmen Orange is a leading breeder of annuals, pot plants, perennials, cut flowers, tropicals and succulents and with JD Propagation we look forward to showing you the products available for 2023.
Contact:
Address: 575 Tyabb–Tooradin Road, Pearcedale, VIC 3912 Ph: 0424 845 569 | E: m.curtis2@dummenorange.com https://apac.dummenorange.com/ When: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December Please contact customer service to book an appointment, e: customerservice@jdpropagation.com.au
Majestic Variety Assortments
Majestic Young Plants
Majestic Young Plants is delighted to be hosting our first NGIV trials week after a 4 year absence. We are excited to be opening our doors to both existing and new customers and the opportunity to interact face to face. Our nursery in Clayton South welcomes you to view the wide assortment of young plants we have to offer in our indoor, succulent, landscape, vegetable, herb, perennial and annual ranges.
Contact:
Address: 461 Heatherton Road, Clayton South, VIC 3169 Ph: 03 9551 2006 | E: trials@majesticselections.com.au www.majesticyoungplants.com.au When: 9.00am to 3.00pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December 2022 Visitors to please book in advance by emailing trials@majesticselections.com.au with attendee names, company name, day of visit, party size and contact details.
2022 Allied Exhibitors
Powerplants Australia
Powerplants Australia offers a wide variety of products and service in horticultural technology, operating in all sectors of the horticulture industry including: berries, soft fruit, field vegetables, nurseries, protected cropping, cut flowers, and medicinal cannabis. We specialise in greenhouse technology, which includes ontrolled climate solutions, fertigation and recycling systems, and labour-saving technologies. Our continual investment in global product research and development means our solutions will suit any type of condition. In addition to this, our nationwide network and dedicated team of hands-on specialists means all our customers have access to 24/7 service and spare parts.
Contact:
Address: 27 Technology Circuit Hallam, VIC 3803 Ph: 03 8795 7750 | E: sales@powerplants.com.au www.powerplants.com.au When: 8:30am to 5.00pm, Monday 5 to Friday 9 December
Art & Science of Propagation
Proptec
Customised sustainable solutions for your Nursery • The benefits of the Ellepot system for propagation and nursery automation • Tailored TopMix growing media to suit your specific crop • Enhancing root architecture with Air Tray technology • Using Quick Plugs for proper aeration and moisture retention • Revolutionising root production with Pioneer Pots
Contact:
Address: Majestic Young Plant Site, 461 Heatherton Road, Clayton South, VIC 3169 Ph: 07 3177 1700 (main office) | E: info@proptec.com.au Sally Skinner (Qld) 0417 630 698 | E: sallys@proptec.com.au Michael Doensen (Vic) 0400 737 783 | E: michaeld@proptec.com.au www.proptec.com.au When: 9am to 3pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December 2022 Visitors are encouraged to book in advance by emailing michaeld@proptec.com.au with attendee names, company name, day of visit, party size and contact details.
Recycle for a Better Future
Garden City Plastics
Garden City Plastics, in partnership with Norwood and Polymer Processors are collecting PP5 material to return to horticultural pots, carry trays, propagation trays and flower buckets.
Contact:
Address: 10 EJ Court, Dandenong South, VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9728 0300 | E: greg.carrick@gardencityplastics.com www.gardencityplastics.com When: 9am to 4pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December 2022
Starter Pots
Super Starters
At Super Starters we understand that our customers are looking for an edge and are demanding a smarter and more efficient way of working. A Starter Pot gives you the opportunity to produce a high-quality final product with a more consistent strike rate over a shorter period of time. Our key focus is the end product and we understand that this is critical to your business. Having been on the receiving end we only send out products that we would want to propagate into ourselves. We aim to work with our customers to provide a service that is consistent, reliable, and suitable for your needs.
Contact:
Address: 575 Tyabb–Tooradin Road, Pearcedale, VIC 3912 Ph: 03 5924 1011 | E: bobby@superstarters.com.au www.superstarters.com.au When: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December Book an appointment by contacting the nursery at e: customerservice@jdpropagation.com.au.
Keep your PP5 alive
Norwood Industries
Norwood, Garden City Plastics and Polymer Processors are collecting PP5 material to return to the horticultural market.
Contact:
Address: 6 Wedgewood Road, Hallam, VIC 3803 Ph: 0415 173 480 | E: adam.coyle@norwood.com.au www.norwood.com.au
When: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday 5 to Thursday 8 December
Tailoring Nutrition for Better Crops
ICL
ICL’s aim is to show the differences that fertiliser application rates, product selection and potting timing can have on finished product quality and shelf life. Please note the trial product is being grown at Plantex Nursery with the assistance of James Barr and his team under controlled conditions. James is using Ball genetics as agreed by Ball and ICL.
Contact:
Address: (Ball Australia site) 735 Westernport Hwy, Skye, VIC 3977 Ph: Roger Boyle 0418 350984 | E: roger.boyle@icl-group.com www.icl-sf.com.au
When: 9am to 4pm, Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 December 2022
We will keep you updated of any more exhibitors in our weekly e-newsletter and the Trials Website. Visit horticulturaltrials.com to find out more about the Australian Horticultural Trials Week and what’s in store this year.
