LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station

LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station One of the LSU AgCenter's Agricultural Experiment Stations. Devoted to landscape horticulture.

Century-old pine trees tower over acres of lush landscaping at the Hammond Research Station. Nestled in the woods six miles from the city of Hammond, the station covers about 150 acres. Established in 1922 as the Fruit and Truck Experiment Station, the facility has traditionally served the strawberry and vegetable industries. Today’s research focus is landscape horticulture, including plant select

ion, fertility, weed control and plant growth regulators. Scientists evaluate more than 500 ornamental plants per year and each spring and fall release a list of Super Plants that grow well in all parts of Louisiana.

05/23/2026
05/22/2026

(05/22/26) Many kinds of tomatoes can be grown in containers.

📆Missed our plant sale? Come shop what's left THIS Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, from 1pm to 3pm!📍21549 Old ...
04/21/2026

📆Missed our plant sale? Come shop what's left THIS Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, from 1pm to 3pm!
📍21549 Old Covington Hwy in Hammond, LA

🌻The gardens are freshly planted just in time for the Spring Plant Sale tomorrow! While shopping for plants for your own...
04/17/2026

🌻The gardens are freshly planted just in time for the Spring Plant Sale tomorrow! While shopping for plants for your own garden, walk the grounds to get some inspiration!
Gates open at 7am, shopping starts at 7:30a, $5 cash parking. See you there!

Tomorrow is Spring Garden Day! Come early to make sure you get all the plants you want! Gates open at 7am, shopping star...
04/17/2026

Tomorrow is Spring Garden Day! Come early to make sure you get all the plants you want! Gates open at 7am, shopping starts at 7:30a, $5 cash parking.
🎤 Dr. Allen Owings will be guest speaking at our Spring Garden Day this year!
🪴 Tangi Master Gardeners will host a variety of fun activities and plant swap!
☕ Drink’n & Jav’n LLC and The Verdant Niche will be selling coffee and tea!

Don't forget to bring you wagons and buggies this Saturday at our Spring Garden Day and Plant Sale so you can take home ...
04/16/2026

Don't forget to bring you wagons and buggies this Saturday at our Spring Garden Day and Plant Sale so you can take home all the great plants you want! Gates open at 7a, shopping starts at 7:30am. $5 cash parking.
🎤 Dr. Allen Owings will be guest speaking at our Spring Garden Day this year!
🪴 Tangi Master Gardeners will host a variety of fun activities and plant swap!
☕ Drink’n & Jav’n LLC and The Verdant Niche will be selling coffee and tea!

PLANT SALE PREVIEW: The Red Texas Star hibiscus is a root-hardy hibiscus producing brilliant red flowers and thrives in ...
04/16/2026

PLANT SALE PREVIEW: The Red Texas Star hibiscus is a root-hardy hibiscus producing brilliant red flowers and thrives in both wet and dry conditions. We will have both the white and plenty of red varieties at our sale, April 18th!

There is SO MUCH to look forward to this Saturday April 18th! Be sure to arrive early and bring your wagons! Gates open ...
04/15/2026

There is SO MUCH to look forward to this Saturday April 18th! Be sure to arrive early and bring your wagons! Gates open at 7am, shopping begins at 7:30am. $5 cash parking. See you there!
🎤 Dr. Allen Owings will be guest speaking at our Spring Garden Day this year!
🪴 Tangi Master Gardeners will host a variety of fun activities and plant swap!
☕ Drink’n & Jav’n LLC and The Verdant Niche will be selling coffee and tea!

PLANT SALE PREVIEW: The Giant Tropical Salvia is a massive stunner, growing up to six feet tall and producing 2-inch blu...
04/15/2026

PLANT SALE PREVIEW: The Giant Tropical Salvia is a massive stunner, growing up to six feet tall and producing 2-inch bluish purple blooms throughout the warmer months. You can find this annual salvia at our Spring Garden Day and Plant Sale on April 18th!

We are offering TWO new begonias at this Saturday's plant sale! "Looking Glass" and "Black Hole" showcase a lot of silve...
04/14/2026

We are offering TWO new begonias at this Saturday's plant sale! "Looking Glass" and "Black Hole" showcase a lot of silver on their foliage. "Black Hole" has performed well and perennialized for the last three years at HRS!

Address

21549 Old Covington Highway
Hammond, LA
70403

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 4pm
Thursday 6:30am - 4pm
Friday 6:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19855434125

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