Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge for custom T.C. services?
We do not charge up-front fees for our custom T.C. services. Once we begin multiplication, we get an idea of the
cost of producing the required plant. Typical, prices start from US$0.40.
How much do your plants cost?
Wholesale plants cost between $0.40 and $0.65.
What is your minimum order?
We are looking for long-term relationships and do not have fixed minimum orders. In general,
because of freight shipping and clearance costs, it does not make sense to send
fewer than 5,000 plants per shipment.
Who are your clients?
Sorry, we cannot reveal them. If you are serious about working with us, we can provide references of reputable clients in the U.S.
whom we have worked with for several years.
Do you ship outside of the US?
YES! Other than to the US, we ship to Australia, Africa, Europe, and Asia. We put together all the required shipping documents including phytosanitary certificates as needed. If you are in Europe, please contact us as Joseph is in London currently.
Are you looking for employees?
Unfortunately, we are not looking for new staff to join our exciting company at this time. Thank you for your interest.
We recommend joining the Plant-TC listserv to be posted of new employment opportunities in this industry. Please do NOT
send your CV/resume to the listserv.
However, if you are looking to be a selling agent, please drop me an email.
Is it difficult to import tissue culture plants from Thailand?
It's not for everyone, but it's not that hard! Everyone, all the big boys (and girls), are doing it! You will need:
- An import permit - which you can get from Plant Protection and Quarantine.
- A freight forwarder - you can find a list with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America for the US. Or, you can just get in contact with us; we have trusted freight forwarder friends in Atlanta, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Internationally, we can help as well.
- A system to acclimatize tissue culture plants - we sent Stage III plants, meaning rooted plants freshly washed from agar. They need to be acclimatized in a greenhouse. This means a dark (2 layers of 50% protection at least), humid (close to 100% in the first few days), and warm (depends on plant) in the beginning and moving slowly to normal greenhouse conditions over time. We have seen success from makeshift acclimatization tents to fitted greenhouses. Since different plants require different conditions for optimal acclimatization and growth, the important part is learning and adjusting conditions to get the best results.
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