California Spring Trials

CAST 2024 new variety preview

I can’t wait to share the new varieties and trends breeders are showcasing this year at CAST. We will be visiting every location and every breeder to find out what options growers will have for... more »

Dümmen Orange will setup 2024 CAST display at new location

Dümmen Orange is busy preparing to exhibit for the upcoming California Spring Trials (CAST) 2024 with a new location this year. Center of Effort will host Dümmen Orange in Arroyo Grande, California, from 8:00 a.m.... more »

Editor’s letter: Events and new varieties

The 2024 California Spring Trials event is so close! This month, many of us will be absorbing the eye candy of new introductions and improved genetics breeders will offer in 2025. So many colors, textures... more »

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... more »

Finding the favorites at CAST 2023

Keeping up with consumer trends, making sure varieties are easy to produce for growers and can withstand environmental conditions to please consumers, bringing new colors and textures to gardens — it’s what CAST is all... more »

Taking on trends at CAST 2023

CUT FLOWERS CONTINUE The cut flowers trend has been ongoing since its first bump during the pandemic. Many breeders are looking at current and new varieties in their lineups to find more options for cut... more »

Visit Schoneveld Breeding at CAST 2023

When spring arrives, it’s time for California Spring Trials and Schoneveld Breeding will be attending. Area manager Kathy McKay and growing supporter Ton Koers will present the latest developments in the broad assortment from Schoneveld... more »

Experience Danziger varieties at CAST

Danziger is celebrating all of the ways nature inspires modern breeding. In addition to showcasing the new 2024 genetics, California Spring Trials attendees will get a sneak peek at new growing programs and retail display... more »

Let’s have a sneak peek at CAST

California Spring Trials will be showing off the latest and greatest in new variety introductions from dozens of breeders this year. People from the industry will be traveling to California from all over to get... more »

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... more »