Supplies
Greenhouse, field, and lath house space are provided to UC Berkeley researchers on a recharge basis. User fees cover plant watering and monitoring (365 days/year), fertilizer, pots, soil, supplemental lighting, and scouting and pest control. Specialized/non-standard supplies can be purchased on request and charged to your lab or department.
Please contact the greenhouse manager to discuss environmental needs for your project or if you have questions about our supplies.
Planting Mixes and Amendments
- Lambert LM-6
- Sunshine #1 with Rsi
- Supersoil
- Turface MVP
- Perlite
- Vermiculite
- Peat moss
- Lapis 2/12 washed sand
Fertilizers
Water
- East Bay Municipal Utility District Water Analysis
- UC Berkeley is served by the Orinda treatment plant
- DI water is also available in most greenhouse rooms
Lighting
- Florescent
- High pressure sodium
- Metal halide
- LED
Additional Resources
- Mist benches and mist rooms
- Drying room
- Cold room
- Pot washing area