Time for Cultivate'26 and New Literature from Ball Seed
The Ball Seed team enjoyed another successful year at Cultivate’26, North America's premier horticulture trade show, held in Columbus, Ohio. Drawing more than 10,000 greenhouse growers, horticulture professionals, and industry suppliers, along with 650+ exhibitors, the event delivered four days of innovation, education and networking opportunities.
From July 11-14, 2026, attendees explored the latest advancements in greenhouse production, floriculture genetics, young plant programs, and growing solutions designed to help growers improve crop performance and business success. The bustling trade show floor featured exciting new product introductions, valuable connections with industry partners and well-deserved recognition through prestigious horticulture awards and honors.
For Ball Seed, Cultivate’26 provided an outstanding opportunity to connect with greenhouse growers across North America, share innovative plant solutions, and celebrate the future of the green industry.
Award Winners
Two new introductions were seen as standout plants at Cultivate’26. Ball FloraPlant's CitraNova Petchoa earned the Medal of Excellence Reader's Choice Award, and Lanna Lace African Marigold received the Retailer's Choice Award.
CitraNova Petchoafrom Ball FloraPlant is available in two colors: Limone and Lemon Zest. The series takes the vibrant hues of calibrachoa and combines them with the resilience of a petunia plant.
Lanna Lace African Marigold from PanAmerican Seed features large creamy white double blooms that shed water and avoid turning brown for a longer period during the season.
New Literature from Ball Seed
In our booth, Ball Seed introduced our latest offerings in literature. These catalogs and brochures are available as digital flip books – see below, as well as printed copies. To request your own copy, please fill out the form here to have materials delivered directly to you.