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All-America Selections Introduces Six Limited Release
AAS Winners for the 2016 Garden Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DOWNERS GROVE, IL – January 30, 2016 – Six more new,
never-before-sold varieties join the ranks of wearing the prestigious All-America Selections
Winner badge of honor. All of the following new varieties were trialed during the 2015 growing
season and exhibited outstanding garden performance as noted in each of the following
descriptions. With an announcement at this time of year, these AAS Winners will be available in
limited supply for the 2016 gardening season but will be readily available for 2017.
This grouping of AAS Winners for 2016 includes:
Ornamental Pepper Black Hawk F1 (Regional: Southeast and Heartland)
Cabbage Katarina F1 (National)
Kale Prizm F1 (National)
Kohlrabi Konan F1 (National
Pepper Flaming Jade F1 (Regional Heartland and Great Lakes)
Pumpkin Pepitas F1 (National)
With this announcement, these varieties become available for immediate sale to the commercial
market. Brokers and growers can purchase these varieties immediately. Retailers and
consumers will find these Winners for sale for the 2016 gardening season as supply gradually
becomes available throughout the chain of distribution. Garden communicators are free to begin
writing about these varieties now.
The rest of the AAS Winners for 2016 are now readily available:
Bunching Onion Warrior (Regional Winner Southeast, Mountain/Southwest)
Geranium Brocade Cherry Night (National)
Geranium Brocade Fire (National)
Mizuna Red Kingdom F1 (National Winner)
Pepper Cornito Giallo F1 (National)
Pepper Escamillo F1 (National)
Pumpkin Super Moon F1 (Regional: Southeast and Great Lakes)
Radish Sweet Baby F1 (Regional Winner Southeast, Great Lakes)
Salvia Summer Jewel™ Lavender (Regional: Southeast, Heartland, Great Lakes)
Strawberry Delizz® F1 (National)
Tomato Candyland Red (National)
Tomato Chef’s Choice Green F1 (National)
A complete list of trial grounds and the judges behind our awards can be found here.
A complete list of all AAS Winners since 1932 can be found here. Note that this list of AAS
Winners can be sorted by Flowers from Seed, Flowers from Cuttings, and Vegetables.
All-America Selections® was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent testing organization in North
America. Every year, new, never-before-sold in North America varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds and
professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance.
AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times
each year.
Ornamental Pepper Black Hawk F1
AAS 2016 Ornamental from Seed Winner
Regional Winner: Southeast and Heartland
If you are looking for a plant with adorable
little ornamental peppers that start off
black and change to a beautiful, headturning red, you'll be over the moon for
our newest AAS regional ornamental
pepper winner, Black Hawk F1. This
newest in our ornamental pepper winners
is a very early flower and fruit producer
that keeps up production through fall. The
consistent plant habit and well branched
fullness of the dark green, purple black
foliage make it an excellent addition to
any mixed container, flower bed or cut
flower design. The red conical shaped
fruit are edible but not recommended as
they are very spicy.
Bred by Seeds By Design
AAS® Winner Data
Genus species: Capsicum annuum
Common name: Pepper
Unique qualities: Compact hybrid ornamental hot 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: Purple
Foliage color: Purple Black
Flower size: 1/3 to 1/2 inch
Plant height: 10-12 inches
Plant type: Annual
Garden location: Full sun
Garden spacing: 7-8 inches
Closest comparisons on market: Black Olive, Black Pearl
All-America Selections® was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent testing organization in North
America. Every year, new, never-before-sold in North America varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds and
professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance.
AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times
each year.
Cabbage Katarina F1
AAS 2016 Edible Winner
National Winner
Coleslaw and summer go hand-in-hand and this
year, you will be able to enjoy your own fresh,
homemade coleslaw with our 2016 AAS Winner
Cabbage Katarina F1. This new winner has a
perfect smaller head size (4”) and shape to be
grown successfully in containers on patios,
decks or in-ground beds, possibly as an
ornamental/edible border. Judges noted that
Katarina matured as much as 1-3 weeks earlier
than the other cabbage comparison varieties so
harvest and enjoy early in the year. Once the
main head was removed, the plant continued to
grow smaller side heads as well. The taste is
less bitter and sweeter than conventional
varieties; it might just convert even those who
think they are not fond of cabbage!
Breed by Bejo Seeds
AAS® Winner Data
Genus species: Brassica oleracea, Capitata group
Common name: Cabbage
Fruit flavor: Sweet, crisp
Fruit size: 4 inches
Fruit shape: Round
Fruit color: Green
Plant color: Green
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 12-14 inches
Plant habit: Compact, depending on spacing
Garden location: Full sun
Garden spacing: 6 – 8 inches apart; 12 inches between rows
Length of time to harvest: 55 days from sowing seed, 45 days from transplant
Closest comparisons on market: Gonzales F1, Crystal Vantage F1
All-America Selections® was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent testing organization in North
America. Every year, new, never-before-sold in North America varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds and
professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance.
AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times
each year.
Kale Prizm F1
AAS 2016 Edible Winner
National Winner
Dreaming of growing the popular superfood kale
but think you don’t have room? Look no further
than our newest 2016 AAS Winner Kale Prizm
F1. When grown, Prizm produces attractive
short, tight ruffle edged leaves that are content
to be grown in containers as well as in-ground
beds. Their easy to maintain, almost stemless
stalks are quick to re-leaf so harvest early and
often for a continual supply throughout the
season. The excellent tasting, almost nutty
flavored leaves are tender enough to enjoy in
fresh salads but also hold up well when cooked.
Prizm is a foodie gardener’s dream come true!
Bred by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
AAS® Winner Data
Genus species: Brassica oleracea, Acephala Group
Common name: Kale
Fruit flavor: Leaves have great texture and maintain flavor
Fruit size: 3.5 – 4.0 inches
Fruit shape: Curly leaves
Fruit color: Bright medium green leaves
Plant color: Medium Green
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 15+ inches
Plant habit: Upright
Garden location: Full sun, Partial sun
Garden spacing: 4-8 inches
Length of time to harvest: 50-60 days from sowing seed, 35-45 days from transplant
Closest comparisons on market: Starbor F1, Winterbor F1
All-America Selections® was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent testing organization in North
America. Every year, new, never-before-sold in North America varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds and
professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance.
AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times
each year.
Kohlrabi Konan F1
AAS 2016 Edible Winner
National Winner
Been meaning to try Kohlrabi in your garden?
Our new AAS Winner Kohlrabi Konan F1 is the
perfect choice for first-time kohlrabi growers as
well as those kohlrabi die-hards. Konan was
selected for it smooth, globe-shaped bulbs that
can grow up to 6” in diameter and are the
perfect upright size and shape for container
gardening and garden plots. The upright,
uniform leaves resist insect damage meaning
the plant stays healthy all season long. Of
course, the best part is the sweet flavorful bulb
that has an excellent texture making it easy to
slice and dice. It’s time to try kohlrabi!
Bred by Bejo Seeds
AAS® Winner Data
Genus species: Brassica oleracea
Common name: Kohlrabi
Fruit flavor: Mild radish/cabbage flavor.
Fruit size: 4 inches diameter
Fruit shape: Round globe
Fruit color: Light green
Plant color: Dark green
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 16 inches
Plant habit: Bushy
Garden location: Full sun
Garden spacing: 8 inches apart; 18 inches between rows
Length of time to harvest: 50 days from sowing seed, 42 days from transplant
Closest comparisons on market: Korist F1, Winner F1
All-America Selections® was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent testing organization in North
America. Every year, new, never-before-sold in North America varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds and
professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance.
AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times
each year.
Pepper Flaming Jade F1
AAS 2016 Edible Winner
Regional Winner: Heartland and Great Lakes
When you need Serrano peppers to help bring the
heat to your recipes, look no further than Pepper
Flaming Jade F1, our 2016 AAS Regional Winner
for the Heartland and Great Lakes areas. Flaming
Jade was praised for its disease resistant, upright
habit and uniform plants making it perfect for
gardening in larger containers. Each plant is laden
with a heavy set of large, long, firm fruit throughout
the entire growing season, especially in the cooler
climates of North America. Serrano peppers are
great in sauces and pico de gallo as they lend an
extra kick of heat compared to jalapeno peppers.
Bred by Seminis Vegetable Seeds
AAS® Winner Data
Genus species: Capsicum annuum
Common name: Pepper
Fruit flavor: Typical Serrano flavor
Fruit size: 4 inches x 1 inch
Fruit shape: Cylindrical
Fruit color: Green
Plant color: Green
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 3 feet
Plant habit: Bushy
Garden location: Full sun
Garden spacing: 1 foot
Length of time to harvest: 105 days from sowing seed, 75 from transplant
Closest comparisons on market: Cocula F1, Sureno F1
All-America Selections® was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent testing organization in North
America. Every year, new, never-before-sold in North America varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds and
professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance.
AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times
each year.
Pumpkin Pepitas F1
AAS 2016 Edible Winner
National Winner
The newest All-America Selections award
winning pumpkin, Pepitas, is a winner in both
the decorative and culinary arenas. Pepitas is
named for its hulless or naked seeds (pepitas)
that lack the tough outer hull making them easy
to eat after slow-roasting. Pepitas are a
delicious and nutritious treat, with many health
benefits!
Each high yield plant produces numerous,
uniform medium sized (9 – 12 lb) pumpkins on
healthy, disease resistant vines. This
confectionary type of pumpkin produces
beautiful orange fruits that at maturity have
decorative green stripes. What an interesting
change of pace for your fall decorations.
Bred by Seeds By Design and W. A. Burpee
AAS® Winner Data
Genus species: Cucurbita pepo
Common name: Pumpkin
Fruit flavor: Pale yellow flesh that can be eaten raw or baked
Fruit size: 12-14 inches
Fruit shape: Round
Fruit color: Yellow/orange with green striping
Plant color: Dark Green
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 15-16 inches
Plant habit: Requires space has trailing vines
Garden location: Full sun
Garden spacing: 3-4 feet
Length of time to harvest: 90 days from sowing seed
Closest comparisons on market: Triple Treat, Kakai
All-America Selections® was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent testing organization in North
America. Every year, new, never-before-sold in North America varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds and
professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance.
AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times
each year.