Photo courtesy of National Garden Bureau
National Garden Bureau, the manager for the California Spring Trials registration, has announced the dates for the 2026 event: March 24-27, 2026.
This key industry event for brokers, growers and retailers will again be held at multiple locations across California, offering an exclusive preview of upcoming ornamental and edible plant introductions.
Based on attendee feedback from 2025, the 2026 CAST will follow a Tuesday-Friday schedule.
For those who missed the 2025 event, breeder summaries and trade media coverage are available at caspringtrials.us.
Click here to read the 2025 CAST blog from Garden Center and Greenhouse Management magazines.
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