CASTing into spring
Have you had a chance to visit with top breeders and learn about the new varieties being released next year? If not, there is nothing like touring beautiful California and visiting 10 locations and 35 breeders to see what will be available in 2024.
There is no finer experience than to see the bold flower colors and growth habits of these new releases in person. Take this opportunity to speak with the experts about new plants that will work best in your lineup and make plans for 2025 production.
This year, California Spring Trials will officially be March 20-24. The exhibitor listing provides more information about each stop, which is subject to change before the event.
Registration is required to visit each location and can be completed by using the contact information given in the listing or by visiting the individual breeder’s websites.
Keep an eye out for more CAST coverage in upcoming issues. The March edition will showcase some sneak peeks of new varieties before the event, and we’ll bring you all of the CAST coverage in June and July issues!
The whirlwind of California Spring Trials is among us! Make sure to take some time soon to map out your trip for the 2024 event and make appointments for each stop.
We’ve gathered all the information and registration links directly from the breeders and put it in one place to make it easier for you! So bookmark this page so you have all the addresses during your CAST trip in March too.
It’s especially important to note while planning this year that the official dates of CAST are March 20-24, but some breeders are starting on the 19th and some are ending before the 24th.
Please save and share this link with others! We will continue to update the information if anything changes.
American Takii | March 20-24
Including HilverdaFlorist, OHP and Sahin
DETAILS
- 301 Natividad Road, Salinas, California
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- springtrials@takii.com
- 831-443-4901
REGISTER NOW FOR AMERICAN TAKII
Ball Horticultural Company | March 20-23
Including Ball FloraPlant, Burpee Home Gardens, Darwin Perennials, Kieft Seed, Morel Cyclamen, PanAmerican Seed and Selecta One
DETAILS
- 335 South.Briggs Road, Santa Paula
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- springtrials@ballhort.com
- 630-588-3187 (during the event)
- Fill out the form once to visit all the breeders at this location.
REGISTER NOW FOR BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY
Benary | March 20-23
Including Benary+
DETAILS
- 195 Paulsen Road, Watsonville
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- cast@benary.com
- 815-529-0759 (during the event)
REGISTER NOW FOR BENARY
Danziger |March 20-23
DETAILS
- 4860 Monterey Road, Gilroy
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- dana-fer@danziger.co.il
- 616-899-2197 (during the event)
REGISTER NOW FOR DANZIGER
Dümmen Orange | March 19-22
DETAILS
- 2195 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- cast@dummenorange.com
CAST 2024 is by appointment only. Book your Dümmen Orange visit by emailing CAST@dummenorange.com.
Green Fuse Botanicals | March 20-23
Including Beekenkamp, Hem Genetics, Quality Cuttings, Schoneveld, and Westhoff
DETAILS
- 8220 Stockton Road, Somis
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- crodriguez@green-fuse.com
- 805-933-5599 (during the event)
REGISTER NOW FOR GREEN FUSE BOTANICALS
Griggs Nurseries | March 20-23
Including Cohen, Hishtil, Jaldety, Kamel, Prudac and Saad-Assaf
DETAILS
- 400 Casserly Road, Watsonville
- Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- susan.liou@globalplantsource.com
- 718-715-6369 (during the event)
- To register, email Susan Liou to make your appointment for this location.
REGISTER NOW FOR GRIGGS NURSERIES
Sakata Seed America | March 19-22
Including Kientzler
DETAILS
- 103 Boronda Road, Salinas, California
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- ssicard@sakata.com
- 408-763-9485 (during the event)
REGISTER NOW FOR SAKATA SEED AMERICA
Santa Barbara Polo Club |March 19-22
Including Green Trade Horticulture, Pacific Plug & Liner, Plant Development Services, PlantHaven, Suntory and Vivero
DETAILS
- 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- jeanette.bett@planthaven.com
- 805-570-7974 (during the event)
REGISTER NOW FOR SANTA BARBARA POLO CLUB
Syngenta Flowers | March 20-23
Including ThinkPlants
DETAILS
- 2280 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy
- Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 800-549-0158 (during event)
- To register, fill out the form and select date/time to visit both breeders at this location.
REGISTER NOW FOR SYNGENTA FLOWERS
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