Wholesale Plant Quarantine Service for Nurseries & Commercial Growers
Break Through the Biosecurity Barrier
Are you a nursery, wholesale grower, or commercial plant supplier looking to sell to customers in Western Australia, Tasmania, or the Northern Territory? Our wholesale quarantine service removes the biosecurity barrier that stops most East Coast growers from accessing these lucrative markets.
Paradise Distributors has been processing commercial plant consignments for 31 years, helping nurseries, online sellers, and wholesale growers expand their customer base across all Australian states. We handle everything from bulk plug trays to specialty rare plants, providing the quarantine certification your interstate customers require.
The Commercial Opportunity
Western Australia alone has 2.8 million people with limited local rare plant supply. Tasmania and the Northern Territory represent underserved markets for specialty nursery stock and unusual plants. Your competitors can’t easily ship to these states—we give you a competitive edge.
Many East Coast nurseries simply turn away orders from WA, TAS and NT customers because they don’t have quarantine capabilities. By partnering with Paradise Distributors, you can say “yes” to every order and capture market share your competitors are leaving on the table.
Our Commercial Quarantine Service
Bulk Processing
We handle large consignments efficiently with volume pricing for commercial accounts. From small specialty orders to full pallet loads.
Regular Dispatches
3-weekly scheduled dispatches to WA, Tasmania and NT mean reliable supply chain planning for your interstate customers.
Species Verification
We check WAOL (WA Organism List) and state compliance requirements for your entire product range before processing.
End-to-End Documentation
Plant Health Certificates, manifests, treatment records, and all legal certificates handled by our experienced team.
Nursery-Grade Care
Plants held in professional nursery conditions between dispatches. Watering, monitoring, and care maintained throughout the process.
Direct Drop-Ship
We can ship direct to your customers on your behalf, with professional packaging and your business details on the documentation.
Who We Work With
Wholesale Nurseries
Bulk plug trays, tube stock, and potted plants processed for interstate distribution. Regular weekly or fortnightly collections available for high-volume growers.
Retail Nurseries
Fulfil customer orders for WA, Tasmania and NT customers. We become your quarantine partner so you never have to turn away an interstate order.
Online Plant Sellers
eBay, Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, and Shopify sellers wanting to reach all of Australia. List “ships to WA/TAS/NT” and gain competitive advantage.
Landscapers & Contractors
Commercial landscape projects requiring interstate plant sourcing. We handle quarantine for project-specific consignments with fast turnaround.
How Commercial Orders Work
Send Your Plant List
Provide botanical names, quantities, and destination state. We’ll verify compliance and confirm pricing.
Ship to Our Facility
Send your plants to Paradise Distributors, 9 Paradise Place, Nambour QLD 4560. We accept pallet deliveries and courier consignments.
Quarantine Processing
We treat, inspect and certify the entire consignment. Plants held in professional nursery conditions between arrival and dispatch.
Scheduled Dispatch
Plants dispatched on next scheduled date (every 3 weeks to each state). You’ll receive tracking and certificate copies.
Delivered Interstate
Delivered to your customer or your interstate outlet with all required documentation. Quarantine compliance guaranteed.
Wholesale Quarantine Pricing
Volume pricing available for regular commercial accounts.
Our commercial quarantine rates are designed for wholesale quantities and recurring orders:
- Bulk lots of bulbs: From $7.50 per bulb (minimum 10 bulbs)
- Tillandsias (air plants): From $10.50 each for lots over 30 plants
- Potted plants & tube stock: Volume discounts for orders over 50 units
- Plug trays: Per-tray pricing for commercial growers
Contact us for a custom quote for your business. Pricing depends on plant type, quantity, treatment requirements, and dispatch frequency. Regular accounts receive preferred rates.
ICA vs. Using a Quarantine Service
Many commercial growers ask whether they should pursue ICA (Interstate Certification Assurance) accreditation or use a quarantine forwarding service like Paradise Distributors.
ICA accreditation allows your business to self-certify plants for interstate shipment. However, it requires:
- Significant upfront investment in facility upgrades and compliance systems
- Regular government inspector visits and audits
- Strict record-keeping and staff training requirements
- Ongoing compliance costs and annual renewal fees
- Risk of accreditation suspension if errors occur
Using Paradise Distributors as your quarantine partner means:
- Zero capital investment—we hold the facility accreditation
- No government inspections at your site
- No compliance paperwork burden
- Pay only for the consignments you send
- Scale up or down as needed without fixed costs
For most small to medium nurseries, using a professional quarantine service is far more cost-effective than pursuing ICA accreditation. You get all the benefits (ability to ship interstate) without the compliance overhead.
Benefits for Your Business
- Reach 3 new state markets without investing in your own quarantine facility or ICA accreditation
- No government inspector visits at your site—all compliance handled at our licensed facility
- Predictable 3-weekly dispatch schedule for supply chain planning and customer communication
- Professional plant care between receiving and dispatch—nursery conditions, regular watering, monitoring
- 31+ years experience means zero compliance risk and guaranteed acceptance by all state biosecurity authorities
- Flexible volume—from single specialty orders to full commercial loads, with no long-term contracts
- Expert species advice—we’ll tell you what can and can’t be shipped before you commit
Species Compliance & Restrictions
Each state has different biosecurity requirements. Western Australia maintains the WAOL (WA Organism List), while Tasmania and NT have their own prohibited species lists. Before sending plants, we verify compliance for your specific product range.
Common nursery stock we process:
- Native plants (eucalyptus, grevilleas, banksias, acacias)
- Succulents and cacti
- Bromeliads and Tillandsias
- Orchids and epiphytes
- Rare and unusual ornamentals
- Bulbs, corms and tubers
- Herbs and edible plants
High-risk items requiring additional treatment: Citrus, fruit trees, grapes, some solanaceous species. Treatment costs vary—contact us for specific pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There’s no strict minimum, but our pricing structure rewards larger orders. Bulk pricing applies to orders over 10-30 units depending on plant type. Many commercial clients send monthly or fortnightly consignments to maximise efficiency.
Yes, absolutely. We can ship direct to your customers with professional packaging and your business details on the documentation. Many online plant sellers use us this way—they never handle the plants themselves, we process and dispatch on their behalf.
Yes, many nurseries use us on a regular schedule. Some send consignments every 3 weeks (aligned with our dispatch cycle), others monthly or quarterly. We can set up recurring arrangements with volume discounts for regular commercial accounts.
We regularly process plug trays and tube stock for commercial growers. Pricing is per-tray or per-tube depending on quantity. Large format trays (e.g., 128-cell) are priced differently to smaller pots. Contact us with your specific products for a quote.
Our facility is licensed and government-approved for quarantine processing under Queensland’s biosecurity framework. We hold all necessary permits and are regularly audited by state authorities. This is functionally equivalent to ICA for the purposes of interstate plant certification—your plants will be accepted in all destination states.
From receiving your plants to dispatch is typically 7-14 days depending on our dispatch schedule. Plants sent just after a dispatch cycle will wait up to 3 weeks for the next scheduled dispatch. We’ll advise exact timing when you book.
We check compliance before processing. If a species is prohibited in the destination state, we’ll notify you immediately and either return the plant or hold it for dispatch to a different state (if you have other orders). We don’t charge quarantine fees for plants that can’t be legally shipped.
Yes, we regularly process commercial orders with plants destined for WA, Tasmania and NT in the same consignment. We’ll sort, treat and dispatch according to each state’s schedule. This is efficient for nurseries servicing customers across multiple states.
Next Steps for Commercial Growers
Ready to expand your nursery business into WA, Tasmania and the Northern Territory? Here’s how to get started:
- Send us your plant list: Botanical names, quantities, and destination states
- We’ll verify compliance and provide a detailed quote with volume pricing
- Ship your plants to our Nambour facility (or arrange collection if you’re in SE Queensland)
- We handle everything else—treatment, certification, dispatch, and delivery
Many commercial growers start with a small trial order to test the process, then scale up once they see how seamless it is. We’re happy to accommodate both small specialty consignments and large recurring orders.
Discuss Your Commercial Requirements
Contact Paradise Distributors for volume pricing and wholesale quarantine options. Our team has 31 years of experience processing commercial plant consignments for nurseries across Australia.
Phone: 07 5441 1359
Email: sales@rareplants.net.au
Address: 9 Paradise Place, Nambour QLD 4560
Related Pages
- Interstate Plant Shipping Service – Main service overview
- Plant Quarantine for Western Australia – WA-specific requirements
- Plant Quarantine for Tasmania – TAS-specific requirements
- Plant Quarantine for Northern Territory – NT-specific requirements
- Plant Health Certificate Australia Guide – Understanding PHC documentation
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