SGI TRI ALS 2023 PROGRAM
2022 Trials
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Welcome
Welcome to the Smith Gardens 2023 Trial Program! We are excited to have you!
A LITTLE BACKGROUND: The trial gardens were estabished in 2013 and consist of 22-6’x51’ raised beds, 10 hanging basket racks and 1/4 acre of container ready field space. It has been designed to gradually expand over time and currently holds the capacity to trial over 2,500 varieties. The gardens are located at our Marysville, WA facility, and is the heart of the operations, meaning, it is located directly in the middle of our greenhouses in a large open space. The area is well protected and creates the perfect Pacific Northwest environment for trialing. We also offer three different programs: - PAID IN TRIALS : Varieties are featured at our annual new product showcase in a landscape (in-bed) growing environment. -BREEDER TRIALS: Specific to what the breeders request to be trialed. Data tracked will be tailored to the breeder requests. -SGI RETAIL TRIAL REPORTING: Smith Gardens chosen varieties are trialed and priced based on variety. Timed data collection executed from time of planting to finish date. Progression photos along with multiple growth data points are documented for the breeder. We utilize Mercado as our tracking program. It allows us to accurately track a wide variety of traits and growth throughout the trial period. The information processed is thorough and covers finite details of the plants life in the gardens.
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PAID IN TRIALS With our PAID IN TRIALS program breeders are allowed the opportunity to participate in our annual New Product Showcase, taking place at the trial gardens in July of 2023. Varieties are hand selected by the breeder and method of trials (in-bed, hanging basket, planter, or 1GL) is determined by the breeder as well. One of the biggest benefits of the paid in trials program is the exposure the varieties will receive. Local growers, retailers, brokers, and customers regulary walk the trials to see the magnificent display each year and get inspired of what to add to their upcoming year’s lineup. Paid in trials offers the viewer an opportunity to witness the plants at peak performance and see first hand the longevity they will have for the consumer. RAISED FULL BED: $7,825 RAISED HALF BED: $4,690
65 ANNUAL VARIETIES MAX
25 ANNUAL VARIETIES MAX
*LESS FOR MORE VIGOROUS TYPES
*LESS FOR MORE VIGOROUS TYPES
37 PERENNIAL VARIETIES MAX
18 PERENNIAL VARIETIES MAX
12” PLANTERS: $78/PER 2 COUNT 2 PLANTERS REQUIRED FOR EACH MIX/VARIETY TRIALED
12” HANGING BASKETS: $78/PER 2 COUNT
cost LANDSCAPE BED: $4,690/SEASON LIMITED TO ANNUAL VARIETIES ONLY QUANTITY PER VARIETY DEPENDS ON NUMBER OF VARIETIES CHOSEN TO TRIAL 2 BASKETS REQUIRED FOR EACH MIX/VARIETY TRIALED
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Paid in Trials DEADLINES
THE DIRTY DETAILS: Variety peak performance and accurate trial data tracking are our top priorities. Deadlines help make this happen and ensure a successful trial season and outstanding New Product Showcase. Our team follows strict protocol based on appropriate planting timings and no adjustments can be made for late arrivals. Smith Gardens is not responsible for any product that arrives beyond the required week. Participating companies will be billed for 30% down at the time of product arrival with the remainder due by WK 20 (30 days net), unless otherwise agreed to with the Trials Director- Denise Mullins. 11-15-22 A complete variety listing with requested trial type submitted in an excel format. 12-15-22 Tracking numbers with Seed/URC/Liner/Plug arrival dates submitted. WHERE: deets 4 MELISSA.MAGUIRE@SMITHGARDENS.COM
BREEDER TRIALS With our BREEDER TRIALS program breeders set the trial guidelines. Variety listing, manner of product is grown (hanging basket, in-bed, potted etc.), as well as data points tracked. The Smith Gardens Trial team works with the breeder throughout the growing (trial) process, keeping detailed records/reports/photography and any other requested information in our Mercado tracking program. Reports are sent out at timed intervals keeping the breeder informed and up-to-date throughout the entire trials. This method of trialing allows participants a space in the Pacific Northwest to meet their breeding and/or growing objectives and see first hand how their varieties progress in this
5 specific and unique climate. SUBMISSION FEE: $1,300 deets THIS FEE COVERS THE COST OF DATA COLLECTION, AND DETAILED, BREEDER EXCLUSIVE TRIAL PLANNING -10”: $17.00/EACH -12”- $19.25/EACH *MINIMUM OF 3 BASKETS/VARIETY HANGING BASKETS: PRICED BY SIZE 1PT: $2.05/POT -12 POT MINIMUM PER VARIETY 1QT: $2.95/POT -8 POT MINIMUM PER VARIETY CONTAINERS: PRICED BY SIZE 2.5QT (6IN): $4.35 -6 POT MINIMUM 3.0QT (8IN): $6.7 -4 POT MINIMUM PLANTERS: PRICED BY SIZE -10”: $17.00/EACH -12”- $19.25/EACH *MINIMUM OF 3 PLANTERS/VARIETY
RETAIL TRIALS
RETAIL TRIALS focus on varieties already available in the market. The breeder has an opportunity to choose which products to focus on, with the guidance of the trial’s team upon request.
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SHIPPING & CONTACT PLEASE NOTE:
TRIAL FACILITY SMITH GARDENS INC. 6410- 132ND STREET N.E MARYSVILLE, WA 98271 360-653-8045 PROPAGATION FACILITY PACIFIC PLUG & LINER 750 CASSERLY ROAD WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 831-768-6300 *ALL PRODUCT MUST BE APPROVED BY TRIAL DIRECTOR, DENISE MULLINS *UPON APPROVAL PRODUCT MUST BE SHIPPED TO THE TRIAL’S FACILITY *ALL SHIPMENTS MUST INCLUDE *ATTN: TRIALS - MELISSA MAGUIRE DENISE MULLINS , DIRECTOR OF NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION P: 360-685-5279 E: DENISE.MULLINS@SMITHGARDENS.COM 4164 MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 400 BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 deets MELISSA MAGUIRE, PRODUCTION PLANNER & TRIALS MANAGER P: 360-653-8045 E: MELISSA.MAGUIRE@SMITHGARDENS.COM 6410- 132ND STREET N.E MARYSVILLE, WA 98271 7
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