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🥝 Plant Breeder

Ball Horticultural Company | Guadalupe, United States | Posted June 14, 2026

Job Description

Job Type Full-time Description

Ball FloraPlant is seeking a Plant Breeder with deep experience in vegetatively propagated ornamental crops. Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end—from setting breeding direction through variety release—while staying closely connected to the work itself.

The Plant Breeder will lead breeding strategy for assigned crops, make advancement decisions, and ensure new varieties are differentiated, and market relevant. Based at Guadalupe, California, the role requires strong communication, collaboration, and sound judgment to move ideas efficiently from breeding to commercial reality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead breeding programs for high-value vegetatively propagated crops from germplasm development through commercial release.
  • Set breeding priorities and make advancement decisions that balance innovation, risk, and time-to-market.
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