Both team and individual demonstrations were heard and judged by Heather Miller, Mark Gal, and Jackie Host. Horticultural Identification and Judging. Duval County placed second, followed by Hendry, Charlotte, and Volusia. They are cold hardy or frost-tolerant. Seeds germinate at cooler soil temperatures.
Root systems are more shallow.
Plant size is smaller. 5.They respond more to nitrogen fertilizer. They must be watered more frequently. Some are susceptible to pre-mature seed stalk development. Some seeds like lettuce and celery are favored by light at germination.