Spring is for CAST
Come experience this year’s latest variety introductions at the 2023 California Spring Trials. From March 29 to April 2*, breeders will display their best varieties for 2023. This year, 10 locations throughout California will be hosting more than 35 breeding companies, making this a significant industry event you don’t want to miss.
Check out the exhibitor listing for this year’s locations and participants, along with details for each trial location.
If you are planning to attend the 2023 California Spring Trials, make sure to reserve times to visit each location at www.2023cast.com. Look out for the March issue of GPN, where we will give you a sneak peek at what introductions breeders will have on display at the event this year. I look forward to seeing you there.
*Dates and times are subject to change.
Exhibitor Listing
Danziger
MARCH 29-APRIL 1
Address: 4860 Monterey Road, Gilroy
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact email: dana-fer@danziger.co.il
Phone number during event: 616.899.2197
Syngenta Flowers
Including ThinkPlants
MARCH 29-APRIL 1
Address: 2280 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact email: syngentameetings.us@one10marketing.com
Phone number during event: 800.427.1896
Benary and Benary+
MARCH 29-APRIL 2
Address: 195 Paulsen Road, Watsonville
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from
March 29-April 1, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 2
Contact email: cast@benary.com
Phone number during event: 815.529.0759
Suncrest Nurseries
Including Cohen, Hishtil, Jaldety, Kamel, Nir, Prudac and Pure Line Seeds
MARCH 29-APRIL 2
Address: 400 Casserly Road, Watsonville
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact email: susan.liou@globalplantsource.com
Phone number during event: 718.715.6369
American Takii
Including HilverdaFlorist and Sahin
MARCH 29-APRIL 2
Address: 301 Natividad Road, Salinas
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact email: springtrials@takii.com
Phone number during event: 831.443.4901
Sakata Seed America
Including Kientzler
MARCH 29-APRIL 2
Address: 105 Boronda Road, Salinas
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact email: ssicard@sakata.com
Phone number during event: 408.763.9485
Dümmen Orange
MARCH 29-31
Address: 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact email: cast@dummenorange.com
Phone number during event: 720.670.9885
Santa Barbara Polo Club
Including Green Trade Horticulture, Pacific Plug & Liner, PlantHaven, Southern Living, Sunset Plant Collections, Suntory and Vivero Internacional
MARCH 29-APRIL 1
Address: 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact email: jeanette.bett@planthaven.com
Phone number during event: 805.570.7974
Ball Horticultural Co.
Including Ball Ingenuity, Ball FloraPlant, PanAmerican Seed, Kieft Seed, Selecta One, Darwin Perennials, Morel Cyclamen and Burpee Home Gardens
MARCH 29-APRIL 1
Address: 335 S. Briggs Road, Santa Paula
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact email: springtrials@ballhort.com
Phone number during event: 630.588.3187
Green Fuse Botanicals
Including Beekenkamp, Hem Genetics, Schoneveld, Vitroflora and Westhoff
MARCH 29-APRIL 2
Address: 8220 Stockton Road, Somis
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact email: crodriguez@green-fuse.com
Phone number during event: 805.933.5599
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