Founded in 1974 by Joe and Julie Walker, Obra Verde Growers is located in the lush foothills of northern San Diego County. Obra, a Spanish word with a triple meaning, is defined as work, product and virtue. Verde is also a Spanish word meaning green. Obra Verde Growers began with a few varieties of wax-flower that were being commercially grown in San Diego County. Sensing the need for a propagator of wax-flower and leptospermum, Obra Verde seized the opportunity and began to dig its niche. Orders started coming in quicker than they could be processed. Over the last 25 years, Obra Verde has expanded its grower-shipper operation to over 100 varieties of mostly South African and Australian filler flowers and greens.

      Recognizing the potential to create a market for new varieties of filler flowers, Obra Verde began working with Australian growers exchanging California natives for new Australian varieties. Currently working with Australian plant breeders and the Agriculture Western Australia, Obra Verde is conducting experiments with special Australian varieties chosen to be sent to both Israel and the United States. These new varieties are planted in Obra Verde's fields and test-marketed for a period of two years to determine color, quality, and hardiness. If the product does well, it is then sent to the nursery and offered to local California growers and wholesalers both national and international.

      Obra Verde's continued success is attributed to the dedication and enthusiasm of its staff which, includes the Walker children. Many Obra Verde employees have been with the company over 15 years and have developed a varied and professional knowledge of the particular varieties grown.

      Customer satisfaction is always the ultimate goal of Obra Verde Growers, and with the knowledge and enthusiasm of the staff, owners and crew, Obra Verde continues to reach its goal.

Obra Verde Growers

10916 Mystery Mountain
Valley Center, California 92082
(888) 301-9029
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