Hort Science Live 2026

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‘From Mix to Market – practical decisions that Grow Profits’ is the theme for Hort Science Live (HSL) 2026. Now in its tenth year, this annual ICL event helps growers make informed, commercially driven production decisions.

“With a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes and practical application, HSL 2026 is set to deliver high-value insight for progressive growers looking to optimise performance and profitability across their operations,” says ICL MarComs Manager Matthew Miller.

Taking place across two identical one-day events on 30 June or 1 July, HSL 2026 will be hosted at Coles Nurseries’, near Leicester, in the East Midlands. As the UK’s largest grower of trees and shrubs for the amenity and commercial markets, Coles provides the ideal backdrop for an event centered on real-world growing challenges and opportunities.

“ICL sets out to support the horticultural industry not just with innovative proven products, but best in class expertise and technical support,” says Technical Manager, Andrew Wilson. “Our Technical Area Sales Managers – most of whom are skilled former growers – bring extensive, hands-on horticultural knowledge and experience to their roles. HSL is about sharing that expertise in a way that delivers real value on the nursery.”

Stations

ICL will address cost and performance drivers in modern nursery production, with sessions including:

• What challenges are on the horizon and being prepared, including new biodegradable fertiliser coatings.
• Are you building profit into your growing media – or losing it?
• Ornamental nutrition – are you getting the most out of it?
• If you can’t calculate it, can you control it? – nutrition programmes, data-driven decision making and Dosatron calculations.
• Advancing weed control efficiency to improve crop quality and finish – exploring strategies with ICL’s award-winning pot topper, plus live Javo demo.
• Why, when and how to apply biostimulants
• What can GreenBest offer you? – bespoke fertiliser solutions.
• Additional guest speaker sessions to be announced shortly.

“Over the past decade, our highly practical HSL events and HS Masterclasses have become a firm fixture in the professional horticultural calendar,” says Matthew. “HSL 2026 promises to be sharper, smarter and more commercial than ever. Focusing on the practical choices that influence plant consistency, labour efficiency, input costs and profit per pot, attendees can expect actionable insights to take straight back to their nurseries.

Alongside the technical programme, HSL 2026 provides opportunities for delegates to network, learn about bespoke fertiliser solutions from ICL’s sister company GreenBest, and take a guided tour of Coles’ Gaddesby site.

Free to attend, tickets are limited. BASIS points available.