Get ready for a hot, hot, hot summer

Begonia Santa Cruz™Scientists just confirmed that 2014 was the hottest year on record. According to The New York Times, “Records were set across large areas of every inhabited continent.” And the heat doesn’t seem to be slowing down. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, “this summer will be hotter and drier than normal” in most areas of the country.

So what can you grow that can handle this hot, dry summer for you and your customers? Begonia Santa Cruz™. And if you’re looking for another color... here’s a little scoop. We will be introducing a new color called San Francisco™ at this year’s California Spring Trials. So be sure to schedule your appointment at www.Benary.com.

Honestly, when Benary introduced Santa Cruz™, the first Begonia boliviensis from seed, we had no idea how popular it would become. We trialed across the country, and then we started hearing rave reviews. Why do growers love it so much? Because Santa Cruz™ is easy to grow, has a colorful, exotic look at retail and it takes the heat!

In fact it showed that it could tolerate extreme weather conditions in every area of the country by winning the 2012 American Garden Award Grand Prize Winner. But best of all, both Santa Cruz™ and our new San Francisco™ don‘t need pinching, saving you time and money. Excellent seed quality (85%+ germ.) in easy-to-sow pellets assures your success. So here are some tips to help you produce a perfect crop for spring.

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