Services and Supplies
The CSU Plant Growth Facilities provides a range of services, supplies, and shared resources to help researchers and students focus on their projects and keep their workspaces operating efficiently. Fees may apply for some services and supplies.
Services
PGF provides:
- Greenhouse and growth chamber repair and maintenance, including shade systems, pad
walls, exhaust fans, benches, and lighting - ARGUS Environmental control and seasonal photoperiod adjustments
- Environmental control and seasonal photoperiod adjustments
- Pest management, including biological and chemical controls
- Greenhouse, warehouse, and growth chamber cleaning and routine maintenance
- Annual deep cleaning and disinfection of greenhouses
- Vent management during high-wind and extreme-temperature events
- Pot washing and UV sterilization of 1-gallon pots
- Autoclaving of approved materials in the main PGF facility
- Basic irrigation system setup
- Footbath cleaning and maintenance
- Other facility and research support services as requested
Supplies
Common supplies are available for current, fee-paying PGF users. Non-fee-paying labs may purchase supplies for an additional fee.
Available supplies include:
- Pro-Mix potting mix (HP and BX)
- Soil amendments, including perlite, vermiculite, and GreensGrade
- Assorted sized pots, flats and containers
- Slow-release and liquid fertilizers
- PPE including: Nitrile gloves and dust masks
- Bamboo stakes, plant labels
- Hoses, watering wands, and watering cans
- Dosatron fertigation equipment
- Misc. tools & equipment
Shared Resources & Amenities
Shared resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All materials must be clearly labeled with the lab name, date, and contents.
- Drying oven
- Mist benches
- Warehouse storage for long-term researchers
- Cold rooms
- Soil and plant grinding rooms
- UV Room
- Lemnatech PhenoAIExpert HT System: Coming soon
Additional Services
PGF may also provide the following services by request:
- Plant propagation
- Conservatory plant lending
- Special orders
- Weekend and holiday watering
For questions, service requests, or additional information, contact cas_greenhouse@colostate.edu. Additional fees may apply.
