2023 Blogs

Staying ahead of the game when it comes to Hybrid Potted Lilies is key. This is keen advice from our resident expert Dave Dowling. Read below for more expert tips and recommendations.

While some of us might be seeing snow this time of year, it’s actually time to think about mums. We talked with Mum Business Manager Steve Reed on what you should know about ordering Garden Mums. His answer: The best time to order is soon after the c...

Introducing the newest varieties in Annuals for 2024. Wondering what varieties will perform the best in your region? We’re here for you. We talked to Ball Seed Marketing Manager Jaime Kedrowski and the Regional Managing Team, asking them for their re...

Think Spring. Time to order Spring Vegetable Plugs to be sure you have the supply you need. To help you get started, we talked to Retail Business Manager for Burpee Tiffany Heater, and Jayson Force, resident vegetable expert and Sr. Business Manager ...

This 50-page resource detailing a wide selection of high-quality Poinsettias also includes an expansive list of North American trial locations to ensure the best recommendations for every region.

Have you ever been to a plant trial? If not, you should really think about it. Here’s why: University plant trials are very important to plant breeding companies, wholesale growers and garden retailers. They’re able to see how new and existing plants...

Time to order Spring Geraniums. Since adequate timing is needed for ordering and growing, be sure to get your orders in ASAP. New varieties for 2024 are here and ready!

New for Ball Mums from Ball Seed is a wonderful assortment of colors, even habits and lots of blooms. From the 2023 garden mum trial site at Lou Davino Greenhouses in New Jersey, Ball Seed sales rep Gene Stickley shared several stand-out garden mum i...

If you’re still unsure how to schedule your Spring perennials, check out this online tool: https://www.firstyearfloweringtool.com

Available now to growers are some great online resources ready at your fingertips! Check them all out at the Ball Seed website and start using them today.

The University of Georgia announced its Classic City Award Winners for 2023. This collection represents the plants in different categories that have received the best ratings throughout the growing season from June through September 2023 and are stil...

Time to place your orders! Find the latest products now with our 2024 Ball Seed New Varieties Brochure. It covers both vegetative and seed items for your upcoming selling season. With everything in one place, you’ll get distinctive plants featuring a...

Once the crop is harvested is when you should start ordering. This is keen advice from our Cut Flower Specialist for Ball Seed Co., Dave Dowling. He also emphasizes the importance of quality. Reminding growers, “Quality is the most important thing. F...

2023 Ball Seed Customer Days (July 27 and 28) were full of camaraderie, fantastic mid-western weather, and gorgeous plants.

Here at Ball Seed, we send new and existing annual and perennial items every year to 20 public gardens and/or universities. We recommend that our sales reps, as well as growers go and visit the trials in their areas of North America.

Cultivate’23 reached record attendance in Columbus, OH, this year.

July 27 and 28 are the days we have all been waiting for ... Ball Seed Customer Days! Included in this annual experience are the raised beds and wood pergola filled with colorful products from PanAmerican Seed. And they're ready to impress guests! Gl...

The industry is familiar with MixMasters and Trixi Combos. Now Ball FloraPlant and Selecta One are launching a way to customize combinations to your own liking. Let’s look at how that works!

The Ball Seed assortment of Burpee branded plants is known for their garden performance and great taste. Let’s look at some of the new varieties that will be presented at Customer Days on July 27 and 28!

Are you new to WebTrack? Even if you’re an avid user of ordering through our customer friendly system, it’s always good to have a refresher.

Here are some of the new varieties from Ball Ingenuity that you will want to see during your 2023 Customer Days experience.

2023 Ball Seed Customer Days will be here before you know it. Follow along to see all the behind-the-scenes details about this spectacular event! (And scroll to the end to watch a welcome video with Susannah Ball.)

We’re glad you asked! In this blog, you will get a glimpse of some of the new varieties from Selecta One that will be presented at this year’s Ball Seed Customer Days July 27 and 28.

Let’s talk about garden mums. The 2024 New Varieties brochure for our Ball Mums assortment is here. For the latest literature, videos, podcasts and production tools, check out our webpage dedicated to Ball Mums!

Ball Seed Customer Days is approaching July 27 & 28, which means new products, blooms and experiences! Ball FloraPlant has some exciting new varieties coming this year ... Let’s take a look!

For 2023, Ball FloraPlant and Selecta One have redesigned their layout display in The Gardens at Ball. Let’s explore how these changes will positively impact the way you experience this year’s showcase!

When it comes to Fall bulb crops, it’s important to know that ordering early is key. Take it from Dave Dowling, Cut Flower Specialist for Ball Seed Co. We recently interviewed him on this topic for his expertise, recommendations and top picks.

Ball Seed Customer Days are swiftly approaching, and preparation and collaboration are a must. One of the event highlights is the inspiring mixed-combo demonstration. In this blog, learn how the Mixed Containers Solutions team has successfully design...

“Don’t be intimidated by dormant hydrangeas because they are something new. They are exploding in popularity too fast for you to miss out!” says Matthew Dynakowski, Supply Manager for Ball Seed Co. Dormant hydrangeas arrive ready to flower for Easter...

Time to think about Fall Pansy Plugs. Since adequate timing is needed for ordering and growing, it’s important to get your orders in ASAP to ensure the varieties you want are available for late-season sales.

MixMasters™ from Ball FloraPlant gives you options for building a successful mixed combo program.

Start with the best. Your crops will show it. Our extensive line of high-quality Ball Premier Line Seed is created to deliver hassle-free sowing and maximized growing every time. Today, more than 80% of our seed inventory passes through the Ball Prem...

What’s new in vegetables this year? You’ll find some interesting varieties brought to you exclusively from Ball Seed. These new introductions are trialed and tested to ensure reliable results for home garden, as well as in your greenhouse and especia...

Get ready to tour The Gardens at Ball. Feel free to take your time to get to know everything straight from the product experts by clicking on the videos embedded throughout the tour.

Explore all of the trending and colorful Calibrachoa options in this latest fold-out brochure from Ball Seed.

Potted plants are still trending. “As much as foliage potted plants have lost some stability in the market, blooming plants seem to stay steady,” said Kelsey Minalga, resident potted plant expert.