Eastern Oregon

Land of Genetic Rootstock & Cold-Hardy Botanical Breeding. The “Oregon Outback” is the powerhouse of the state’s peppermint and high-altitude aromatic industries. Eastern Oregon is the “Genetic Source” of the Pacific Northwest’s mint industry. From the Blue Mountains to the high plateaus, this region specializes in the cultivation of certified disease-free rootstock and cold-hardy botanical starts. It provides the essential biological foundation that allows other regions to grow high-yield crops, making it a critical “behind-the-scenes” player in the state’s botanical security.