'State-of-the-Art'
Plant Growth Facility
Research & Development Laboratory | Greenhouse Propagation Nursery
Integrated Plant Health Specialists, growing high quality agricultural planting products & services for 'on-the-farm' or potentially to wholesale growers, plant breeders, cultivators, and other industry & research collaborators seeking superior, modernized planting solutions for their specialized crop projects!
Convienience & Value
Know Your New Local PNW Grower!
While 'ORD' is rooted in hops, we also have the ability to serve many other high-value commercial crop markets. 'ORD’s' newest plant health system has many benefits for 'on-the farm' and for other potential grower partners because of its dedication to high quality, vigorously yielding plants and it's low risk model resulting in an optimum ROI. Our step-by-step quality control system utilizes advanced proprietary methods, cutting-edge techniques & technologies along with industry 'know- how' to improve the reliability, efficiency and safety for 'on-the-farm' and for other prospective growers and consumers.
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Parma, Idaho
This location was chosen for it’s adaptability to accommodate small or large-scale ‘on-farm’ production, it’s flexibility to expand, grow diversified crops and to serve potential outside customer sales.
With respect to any and all other agricultural industry producers, these newly implemented tissue culture laboratory and environmentally friendly greenhouse nursery additions ensure plants remain nurtured and healthy and that they are sourced from a clean, transparent supply chain through relationship integrity, thoughtful partnerships and accountability.
Designed For Success
Capacity
The 3,000 sq.ft. positive-pressure, automated, eco-friendly greenhouse and 1,800 sq. ft. combined plant laboratory and work space have low risk contamination designs preventing molds, bacteria, yeasts and virus agents from entering into the growing system. Axis-orientation and isolation away from commercial production fields has also reduced the risks from potential crop damage from disease pressures and other potential harmful contaminates.
Quality Construction
The greenhouse structure is a high quality, sustainable, heavy-duty, commercial/industrial grade building whereby, it can withstand unforeseen harmful weather conditions. The double-entry vestibule area provides a security buffer to prevent dirt or other contaminates from being tracked into the GH from outside or from the field. It also complies with the Department of Agriculture rules needed for plant certification programs and to pass inspections.
Protection & Safety
Our plant and seed sources are verified and our automated technology systems are secure! We NEVER re-use soil media or pots and our sterile facility environments have low thresholds for pests and contaminates because we follow strict sanitation and cleaning protocols. We have also implemented a water purification system that will be tested regularly to ensure water purity and prevent potential diseases from harming our healthy plants. We are also pesticide-free resulting in less inputs and less impact to the environment.
Exellence
Dedicated to clean, healthy grown and nurtured agricultural planting products and services exceeding customer care expectations.
Confidentiality
We will not disclose any client information with anyone we are not authorized by the client to do so.
Professionalism
Experienced, Tested, Inspected, and Certified. We consciously follow eco-friendly best practices and we are compliant with all federal, state & local regulatory agencies/authorities.
We are Licensed & Certified growers
Phytosanitary Certified
'Start Clean - Stay Clean'
Advanced planting applications customized to your project needs, utilizing modern ‘Best Agricultural Practices’.
Let us help design a program custom suited to fit your needs and make your next planting a success!
Lab
Specialized agricultural R&D support included but not limited to plant breeding assistance. Plant therapies to eliminate fungal, bacterial and viral diseases. Exclusive germ-plasm repository preservation & storage services for plant/seed varietals included but not limited to proprietary selections. Consulting
Greenhouse
Disease tested, limited generation, wholesale plants sourced according to industry standards for optimal quality and high performance.
- GH Leasing - Space Rentals
- GH Crop Management
- Crop Management Assistance
Plan ahead for propagated planting material
Timing is Everything!
May 10
Contract orders accepted for next year plantings.
November 1
Last day to place order for next year shipments.
Field planting considerations when buying propagated planting material: Remember when planting propagated material early, the plants will be coming out of a warm greenhouse environment and may have had supplemental lighting, so by moving them outside too early it will stress the plants and cause them to stall.
Two ways to avoid this:
-Wait to plant until frost potential is over and the weather has turned warmer.
-Plan one year ahead and allow plants to go dormant and wake up outside.
Contact
Let us know how we can help with your prospective Ag project!
Obendorf Research & Development is planning to be in operation by the summer of 2023
