At GreenPlanet Wholesale, we remain consistently committed to providing our clients with the best experience possible. It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses in industries across the globe. These repercussions, much of which include new protocols, safety measures and workplace practices, have otherwise made it challenging to conduct “business as usual”. In response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at GreenPlanet Wholesale remain dedicated to the practices of protecting the well-being of our employees and providing our clients with the same trusted and reliable levels of service.
Due to the steps taken to safeguard the workplace, not to mention other determining factors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are experiencing longer wait-times on processed orders. From manufacturing to distribution, we are doing our best to ensure orders are processed as soon as possible.
Below are some of the steps we have taken to limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus, protect our workforce, and ensure that all future orders are processed and distributed in a timely, efficient manner:
Adapting new digital technologies as outlets of communication.
Driving productivity from a distance.
Risk management.
Following prescribed guidelines in response to the pandemic.
Enabling workplace protocols like physical distancing.
Protecting employee’s mental health.
We appreciate the patience and continued support from our clients as we manage these new challenges, protocols and procedures in 2021. For more information on logistical delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact our team at GreenPlanet Wholesale directly. For all other inquiries about products and services offered by GreenPlanet, contact our team or your local garden supply store for more information.
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Once you’ve established an indoor space for your garden, the next step is to design the perfect ventilation and air movement system for your environment. While there is no “right” way to install a ventilation system, as some features, equipment and styles of construction may differ from garden to garden, the basics of installation are the same; so, continuing with the goal of establishing the perfect growing environment, some of the tips discussed throughout this article will attempt to start you on the path to creating the ideal ventilation and air movement system in your garden. Furthermore, the ideas below, if anything, may save you some headache in the process of construction.
There are typically three reasons to exhaust or intake fresh air into the garden. The first, and arguably the most important, is to manage the heat-load produced by lighting. The second being the movement of fresh air and Co2 in and out of the garden; the third, but not least important, is to manage the odour produced by flowering plants. Need ideas on how to maximize the efficiency of your ventilation system? Consult the passages below for calculations, considerations, and equipment needed to create the ideal ventilation system.
Managing Heat
With major advances in high wattage, horticultural-grade LED technology, the need to rapidly cool the garden is slowly diminishing. However, in a garden that utilizes HPS lamps, for instance, these high-intensity discharge bulbs (HID) use a tremendous amount of energy, and in turn, produce high levels of heat, especially at scale. For example, if a grower has four 1000 watt HPS lamps in the garden, each producing up to 3,400 British thermal units (BTUs), the heat-load of the garden would be immense, and would nearly be as hot as leaving the oven door open while cooking a turkey. To maintain the ideal 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit that plants require for lights on temperatures, the garden would either need to be cooled externally by an air conditioner/chiller or internally by an intake/outtake ventilation system.
To manage the heat load in a garden (without the use of an air conditioner), we highly recommend the use of two ventilation solutions: HyperFan and/or Tornado Inline fans. These inline fans are a great way to efficiently maintain optimal temperatures, and unlike squirrel cage fans, which are oversized, loud and expensive, inline fans are a hyper-efficient and affordable option for the intake and exhaust needs of a garden. For optimal use, install your inline fan close to the ceiling in your garden, and attach the power cord to a digital or analog thermostat. This tool will regulate the function of the fan, and turn it on/off automatically as the temperatures of the garden fluctuate. For remote environmental control, check out GreenPlanet Wholesale’s entire line of TrolMaster products, and regulate your environment from a distance!
Air Exchange
Another factor to consider when setting up your ventilation system is the need to adequately exhaust and intake fresh air and Co2. One of the most important factors in producing a maximum yield is the enrichment of carbon dioxide; however, if a room is not “sealed” and the gardener is not enriching the grow room with pure forms of Co2, adequate levels of carbon dioxide must be maintained through sufficient intake and exhaust systems.
The same considerations for ventilation equipment referenced above will be suitable for remedying this growth-enhancing factor. Although, the tools for calculating just how much ventilation is needed, are slightly different. Unlike a ventilation system that attempts to cool the garden, an exhaust system that manages air exchange must be calculated to the volume of the room. So, if you’re curious about the size of the fan needed to exchange fresh air and Co2 in your garden, we must first calculate the volume of the space, and match this calculation with an inline fan that is capable of clearing the space every one to two minutes. To calculate the volume of a space, use the formula below:
VolumeCalculation: L x W x H = Grow Space Volume
Let’s do an example: If we have grow room 8 feet long by 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall, based on the formula above, the volume of the room would be 960 cubic feet. To ensure proper air exchange, we would need to match this growing space with an adequate exhaust fan, one which ideally would push 960 cubic feet per minute. Fortunately for us, GreenPlanet Wholesale has a wide selection of inline fans suited just for this purpose. For instance, a 12” Tornado Inline fan with a CFM capacity of 1060, would be nothing short of excellent for this job.
VolumeCalculation: 8 x 12 x 10 = 960 Cubic Feet (Grow Space Volume)
Volume Calculation example
Odour Control
The final factor to consider when creating the perfect ventilation system for your garden is how effective your equipment is against fighting odour. One of the most troubling, and in some cases offensive things your garden can produce is a powerful smell. While this may be a sign of a successful crop, the odour can be off-putting to people not used to the pungent, robust odours produced by a healthy garden. To combat this concern, there are several tools available at GreenPlanet Wholesale to control odour in the garden, including charcoal filtration, the utilization of “negative pressure” and the introduction of products that neutralize odour at the site.
Charcoal Filters
Among the other tools listed above, charcoal filtration is perhaps the most effective in neutralizing odour in the garden. Not only are these filters effective, but they are perhaps the easiest tool to use for odour control. For instance, if you’re using an inline fan to manage the heat and air exchange in the garden, a charcoal filter can be installed directly on the flange of the inline filter; by the processes of “negative-pressure”, the hot, odour-filled air will rise toward the ventilation system and pass through the charcoal filter before exiting the grow room; thus neutralizing any odour created by the garden.
Charcoal Filter illustrative example
Negative Pressure Rooms
Not only will negative pressure force air to pass through the charcoal filter faster and with reduced resistance, but this technique will also trap odour inside the grow room, and stop smells from leaking into your home through holes, cracks or intake ventilation systems. To maintain negative pressure, make sure you’ve formulated the volume of your grow room and have matched this calculation to an adequate exhaust fan. Furthermore, if you use an intake fan to supply your garden with cool air and Co2, be sure this fan is only a fraction of the strength of your exhaust system. Keep in mind that the goal of creating negative pressure is to force odour-filled air through your charcoal filter as it leaves the garden; this goal will be harder to fulfil if your intake and exhaust system are fighting each other’s function in the grow room.
When all else fails, sometimes the introduction of a new smell is a grower’s only option. For all of us who have tried every trick in the book, there is but one saving grace – ONA. ONA neutralizes odours naturally at the site and leaves spaces outside the grow room smelling fresh and clean. To avoid ONA neutralizing valuable terpenes inside the garden, place a bucket or jar of ONA directly outside the grow room to catch any unwanted odours. To speed up the process, attach ONA specific “Breeze Fans” to containers and distribute ONA evenly across open spaces. Want to give ONA a try? Browse a selection of ONA products carried by GreenPlanet Wholesale by clicking here.
Whatever your plans are for creating the perfect indoor garden, the team at GreenPlanet Wholesale is here to help! For more information about the products mentioned above, please contact GreenPlanet Wholesale directly. For all other inquiries about products and services offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale, contact our team or your local garden supply store for more information.
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In the process of creating the perfect indoor growing operation, identifying the potential advantages and limitations of a growing space is the first issue to combat when building a long-term garden. There are many options when it comes to constructing an indoor growing space. But whether you’re at home, or on a commercial scale, the basic principles of providing plants with a clean and stable environment are consistent across all levels of production. Whether you’re growing in a tent, a walk-in closet, or in a licensed facility, thanks to the quality products provided by GreenPlanet Wholesale, the complicated business of creating the perfect growing space has never been simpler.
The first thing to consider when designing the perfect environment is to identify the space you want to dedicate to the garden. Mostly a consideration for home-growers, as large facilities dedicate entire buildings to indoor gardens, identifying your growing space will help you envision the realistic capabilities of your garden, and will likewise influence other decisions. Remember, because we are growing indoors, in theory, any space has the potential to be a garden.
Once you have identified your space here are some things to consider:
Cost Of Equipment
Production Potential
Labour Requirements
With this consideration in mind, ask yourself a few questions when identifying a space for your future garden. For example, if you want to grow indoors, but occupy a limited amount of space, say in a small condo or apartment, growing in a tent, rather than dedicating an entire room to your garden, maybe a better option. However, if you have a larger property then there are more options when creating your own well-functioning indoor garden.
Once you’ve identified your space, you’re one step closer to designing the perfect environment for an indoor garden. For tips on effectively designing your room, consult the passages below.
Designing a Grow Room
For those of us fortunate enough to have an entire room dedicated to growing, there are a few simple, yet crucial elements to garden design to consider before filling your space with plants. Among the other important aspects of your space, like insulation, cleanliness and size, arguably the most important is reflectivity. If you choose to garden in a room of your home, or in some other “indoor” space on your property, ensure the walls of your garden do not absorb light, but rather reflect it. If the walls of your grow room are a dark brown colour, for instance, the light and radiated energy produced by your choice of grow lamps will be absorbed, rather than reflected, and in turn, the availability of light in your garden will diminish, and the output of your garden will suffer.
In hopes of quickly addressing this essential feature in the garden, there are a few simple and cost-effective remedies to solve the problem of low reflectivity. First, the designer of the space could decide to paint the walls of the grow room with high-quality white paint or primer. However, if the time and preparation to paint is not realistic for the grower, they may choose to rely on reflective material – black and white polyethylene. These sheets of solid black and white poly are extremely affordable, vary in size, and can be easily sanitized with cleansers during, or after each harvest.
Although, if gardeners want to ensure they are using a high-quality reflective material, then Easy Grow mylar is a great choice. With all the stability of poly, plus the added reflectivity of silver or diamond, Easy Grow mylar is the only choice for growers who want to produce quality above all else. Click here to browse the selection of Easy Grow products available at GreenPlanet Wholesale.
Not to be outdone by growing in a room, gardening in a tent is a great option for those limited by space. And, unlike the previous concern about the reflectivity of the walls in a room, most grow tents come fabricated with thick-walls lined with diamond, or dimpled mylar. Two grow tents that currently dominate the market, Gorilla Grow Tent and Baüx Industries, are sure to impress even the most experienced growers. Gorilla Grow Tent is praised across the industry for the quality driven materials which go into the construction of these tents. They vary in sizes from the unassuming 2’ x 2.5’ to the massive 10’ x 20′; and with a 360-degree entry-zipper, not to mention the most intake and outtake ducting ports on the market, Gorilla Grow Tent offer clients everywhere the most creative and reliable grow tent potential in the industry.
Justin Cooper of GreenPlanet Wholesale chatting to Gorilla Grow Tent at Lift & Co Toronto 2019
Just starting out? GreenPlanet Wholesale has the perfect solution for beginners – Baüx Industries Complete Grow Tent Kits. By combining essentials like a quality growing space, lighting systems, ventilation controls, and more, tent kits by Baüx Industries are a perfect fit for gardeners looking for consistent and reliable options for growing indoors. Baüx Industries Grow Tent Kits come loaded with assets that can take you from the grow store to the grow room, in less than a few hours. So, if you’ve ever thought of gardening year-round, your chance is finally here with the help of Baüx Industries.
Whatever your plans are for creating the perfect indoor garden, the team at GreenPlanet Wholesale is here to help! For more information about the products mentioned above please contact GreenPlanet Wholesale directly.
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GreenPlanet Wholesale welcomes you to our new and improved website. Inside, you’ll find detailed information on products, services and brand partnerships offered exclusively by GreenPlanet Wholesale. In providing our clients with the most positive experience with our online resources, we have compiled a brief announcement detailing helpful tips on navigating our improved website. Before jumping into GreenPlanet’s new and exciting world of innovative gardening, consult the guide below for information regarding the refined aspects of the purchasing tools we offer.
How to Shop: Category and Subcategory Distribution
To help clients quickly access the products they want, GreenPlanet Wholesale has improved its website to display the most relevant information possible. Instead of just displaying brands, the improved website arranges products into Top Categories, allowing customers to choose a specific category of growing or growing related equipment before navigating various brands.
Upon choosing a top category, for example, lighting equipment, a preview of all available lighting products will appear and give you quick and easy access to the brands and equipment currently offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale. If, for instance, you’re particularly interested inLED lighting offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale, scroll over the “Lighting” category on the homepage and browse through available brands displayed by the drop-down subcategory LED Fixtures. This tool can also be extremely helpful to clients who already know which category to browse inorder to find a particular product. Gorilla Grow Tent, for example, is a specific brand of high quality grow tents distributed by GreenPlanet Wholesale; and so, if this information is relevant to a returning client, a selection of available Gorilla brand products can easily be found on the homepage of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved category and subcategory distribution, without needing to access the search bar.
If you happen to know which product you want, or, just want to browse products within a specific category of gardening equipment, access the Shop page to source and review products found in closely linked categories. This feature of our improved website gives clients access to entire lines of brands, while subsequently grouping similar products within subcategories of growing equipment. If you’re interested in Method Seven’s grow room glasses, for example, access a list of available Method Seven products, and other brands associated with garden safety, by selecting the categoryAccessories, and then the subcategory Safety Equipment. This feature of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved website aims to provide clients with a logical distribution of gardening categories, which in turn improves the pace and efficiency at which our online catalogue can be browsed.
The Shop Page
This feature of our improved website gives clients access to entire lines of brands, while subsequently grouping similar products within subcategories of growing equipment.
With top categories ranging from environmental control to propagation, the category distribution offered by our improved website makes the complicated business of indoor gardening that much easier. To further a positive experience, and for the most accurate representation of available products, make sure your current location is registered by GreenPlanet Wholesale’s Canadian or United States directory.
How to Shop: SKU, Filter, Product and Brand Name Search Options
In the process of making improvements to our existing website, we understood the needs of clients to access products with increased speed and accuracy. And, given that in some cases, garden equipment can be very specific, we have added SKU, product, and brand name search options to our improved website. Searching the SKU of a specific product can have major advantages for retailers and commercial gardeners alike; for example, if you or a customer is in need of a small part of a larger growing system, the SKU from the manufacturer could then be directly searched for in GreenPlanet Wholesale’s search bar to reveal the products available. Even the smallest parts of larger systems, like the silicone tabs in the AutoPot AquaValve (APAQ102) can make a difference in a garden’s success. And so, with these additions to our improved website, finding parts with our SKU search options has never been easier.
What Are The Benefits Of Searching By SKU? By typing the SKU code into the search bar you can directly add the exact items you wish to purchase to your cart in record time!
Billy, GM of Marketing for GreenPlanet Wholesale
With these added features, you can source specific products on GreenPlanet Wholesale’s website faster, and with more reliability. But even more impressive about GreenPlanet’s improved website is the attention to detail given to clients while shopping. Filtering options while accessing our online resources can now limit the number of products listed based on options such as brand, category and price. And so, with these options in place, customers can spend more time and energy focused on searching for items they need, with less time wasted in the process of browsing GreenPlanet’s entire catalogue of products.
Quickly find the exact product you are looking for
By searching by SKU codes
Searching for the brand you want
By the product name
We’ve made it simple and easy for you to find the product you want.
How to Shop: Accounts and Payment Options
If you’re interested in creating an account with us, follow the steps of applying with our team and supplying the necessary paperwork. If approved, account holders will have access to wholesale pricing on GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved website. Placing an order on our website, however, is not a completed sales transaction. Like most other online transactions, an order completed on our improved website will be transferred to our sales team for approval. Once approved, accounts will be notified with an email confirming the transaction. Along with the initial transaction, and based on the affordances of your account, users can select a variety of payment options to tender the transaction, including cash, credit, cheque, wire payment, electronic funds transfer, and account credits.
On our improved website, match the names to faces of those behind the innovation at GreenPlanet Wholesale by connecting with our Meet the Team, About Us, andOur Story pages. In hopes of increasing the speed and transparency in which our clients connect with us, theMeet the Team page gives customers first-hand access to contact information for members throughout our sales, accounts, marketing, and logistics departments.
Find the GreenPlanet Representative that you want to talk to!
For all those interested in current information, keep a close eye on ourNews and Announcements page. Inside, you’ll find detailed information on industry news, feature product blogs and new partnership announcements. With so much information available in today’s industry, reliable knowledge online is becoming increasingly rare; and so, for trusted industry news, check out the announcements page on GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved website.
Yes, access your account to track all pending orders.
Q2: Where can I find the latest tips and advice from GreenPlanet Wholesale?
For all the latest industry news, product information and partnership announcements, refer to our “News and Announcements” page.
Q3: I can’t find a particular product I want. Do you carry it?
For details on product availability, reach out to your GreenPlanet sales rep for the most up to date information.
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Q5: I’ve noticed a mistake. Who do I tell?
If you’ve noticed an error, contact the marketing department at marketing@mygreenplanet.com with the URL link and a screenshot detailing the problem you’ve found.
Q6: I have GreenPlanet Wholesale’s latest catalogue. Are there any tips on navigating this resource?
Yes, GreenPlanet Wholesale’s catalogue has recently been upgraded to include colour-coded categories and call-out bubbles to enhance the pace at which products can be sourced. Consult the colour-coded categories on the index page and match the available colours with the brand of your choice. Furthermore, as you navigate the catalogue, you’ll notice that the colours of brands change along with their designated categories. Also, keep an eye out for “call-out bubbles” throughout the catalogue. These helpful icons take the shape of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s logo, and offer advice to readers on products and services.
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With our roots planted in British Columbia, Canada, we at GreenPlanet Wholesale have grown alongside the worldwide community of gardeners for over two decades. By continually improving ways of cultivating a greener, healthier planet, we have proven to be a leader in the industry by distributing top brands and delivering the most positive customer experience possible. With these goals in mind, we have officially made the process of shopping online easier. For information about improvements to our website, please consult the passages below.
An Improved Website Experience
Our improved website includes category and subcategory product organization, as well as SKU, brand, and product name search options. Additionally, our improved site provides online tools that connect our retailer, commercial grower, and licensed producer partners with our team quickly, and with increased transparency; for instance, check out our Meet The Team page to match the names to faces of those behind the innovation at GreenPlanet Wholesale.
Upgrades to our online resources also cater to all those interested in current trends and knowledge-based information. So, if you’re interested in the latest products our partners have to offer, industry news, and new partnerships, keep a close eye on our brand newNews and Announcements page. By improving the means to find products, team members and information, our improved website is able to connect you with the answers you’re looking for, faster and more efficiently.
Throughout the decades, we have had the privilege of participating in the advancements of the industry we love so much. At GreenPlanet, we strive to be at the forefront of these advancements by providing access to top brands and the highest level of customer service. From our entire team, we sincerely thank you for allowing us to be a part of your passion for growing.
Mark Walman, Chief Operating Officer for GreenPlanet
For more information about navigating our improved website and detailed examples of active tips, facts and features, please visit our News and Announcements page. For all other inquiries about products and services offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale, contact yourlocal garden supply store or GreenPlanet Wholesale directly for more information.
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Liquid nutrients have long been the standard in the horticultural industry, but now there’s a higher performance alternative that many growers have found to be more complete, more cost-effective, and easier to use. In hopes of simplifying the garden, GreenPlanet Wholesale welcomes gardeners everywhere to the line of premium plant products by Lotus Nutrients.
Keep it Simple With Lotus Nutrients
Most liquid nutrient companies package many of the essential macro and micronutrients separately, requiring growers to buy several products in order to obtain all of the nutrients cannabis plants need throughout their lifecycle. These nutrient systems are expensive, complicated, and bulky, primarily due to a large amount of water included in every formulation. However, soluble products like Lotus Nutrients, which are formulated by medical growers, and are specifically designed for medicinal plants, blends all of the essential nutrients into a simple three-step system. This simplicity saves growers a tremendous amount of time and money, while simultaneously improving the quantity and quality of their harvests. Thanks in part to Lotus Nutrients, soluble fertilizers are quickly becoming a preferred choice for licensed producers who are looking to increase quality, save time, and simplify their nutrient regiment.
Lotus nutrients are comprised of 14 raw, natural components including 11 essential Macro & Microelements distributed in a 100% water-soluble powder.
Founded by a team of growers, scientists, and horticulturists with decades of cultivation experience between them, Lotus has created the industry standard for pure, medicinal-grade plant food. Lotus Nutrients products are composed of 15 unique natural ingredients including 13 essential macro and microelements, as well as raw materials like seaweed extract, humalite, and plant protein hydrolysate. This formula is crafted with care in California to be anti-caking, 100% water-soluble, and free of potential contaminants like dust, fillers, and dyes.
Since its release, Lotus Nutrients has benefited gardeners in amazing ways. Adding more than just simplicity to the garden, Lotus has brung quality powered fertilizer’s back to the market. Knowing the economical and labour saving advantages by switching to a powdered fertilizer, even licensed producers have made the move to Lotus Nutrients.
I switched the nutes for my mother plants to Lotus, and within a week I saw an explosion of growth. The proof is in the results. I promise you’ll love Lotus Nutrients and how easy it is to use them. I guarantee your plants will grow bigger and stronger. You can’t go wrong choosing Lotus for your nutes!
Juco,Licensed Producer
Get To Know The Bases
Contains over 14 separate ingredients uniformly distributed through the powder.
Full-spectrum of macro and microelements
Micronutrients are 100% chelated for full solubility and immediate availability to your plants.
Fortified with naturally occurring amino acids, organically sourced and 100% water-soluble and available to the plants.
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GreenPlanet Wholesale is excited to introduce the latest addition to its product line-up: Guardian Fire Shield (GFS). This self-contained, easily mountable fire-suppression system can provide its users with peace of mind, reliability, and performance in moments of unexpected system failures. From lighting faults to cooling system failures, the garden can be full of potential hazards. To help manage the unexpected, GreenPlanet Wholesale is happy to introduce our clients everywhere to an automatic fire suppression system by Guardian Fire Shield.
Watch the Guardian Fire Shield in action!
What is Guardian Fire Shield?
Guardian Fire Shield is a self-contained fire suppression system that can be easily installed in any commercial or residential setting. This small, yet powerful fire suppression system is designed to be placed above areas where a potential flame may break, for example, in the kitchen above the stove. While however useful Guardian Fire Shield may be in the home, this product also has amazing potential for the mitigation of fire damage in the garden.
Due to its small size, the Guardian Fire Shield suppressant can be installed virtually anywhere in the garden, the most common places being above lighting panels, large outtake fans, and atop commercial dehumidifiers or air-conditioners. While relatively small, the suppression capabilities of this unit are aggressive, with the ability to cover a 16 x 16 room with non-toxic, ABC dry chemical in a matter of seconds. And unlike sprinkler systems, which activate at the sign of smoke, the Guardian Fire Shield only expels suppression chemicals when temperatures around the unit reach 135 degrees Fahrenheit. This aspect of fire prevention evidently leads to a decrease in false-alarms and subsequent water damage caused by traditional fire suppression.
The Need For Fire Suppression
While technology in the garden has paid specific attention to safety in its innovation over the years, safeguards that combat the most hazardous complications are still the most cautious response. In the home, the most common tool to fight a potential blaze is a fire extinguisher. However, in an indoor garden or greenhouse setting, there is rarely a person to monitor the facility around the clock. So, in the case of a fire, the garden would likely be left alone in these moments of vulnerability, with little help being offered from an extinguisher which requires manual operation. This is where the support of Guardian Fire Shield can offer gardeners everywhere the ensured reliability and performance of non-toxic, automatic fire suppression.
135°F Heat Activated: The heat-activated trigger means the Guardian Fire Shield™ will not discharge in the presence of smoke. It must be extremely hot (ie. a real fire) in order for the unit to automatically discharge.
No Water Damage: Unlike water suppression systems, the dry-chem agent in the Guardian Fire Shield™ does not cause extensive damage when discharged.
Non-Toxic Environmentally Safe Powder: The non-toxic, dry-chem agent used in the Guardian Fire Shield™ is safe when discharged, as it is essentially a form of baking soda.
Approved Components: Manufactured with Certified Components.
To protect what matters most in the garden, and for more questions about Guardian Fire Shield, contact your local garden supply store or GreenPlanet Wholesale for tips on the latest tool to manage the unexpected.
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Trolmaster has released its newest version of the Hydro-X Pro Control System (HCS-2) firmware that has addressed previously reported problems as well as to add some great new features.
New Features
Add individual setpoints for ALL device modules. Previously the plug-in style of control modules could not have separate setpoints assigned for each module forcing the controller to use the system settings only. The new firmware allows the user to select separate setpoints for ALL device control modules. When you go into the settings for a particular device, you will now see a small asterisk/setting icon within the Temperature, Humidity and CO2 settings section. Click that icon to access individual or system settings for that device module.
TrolMaster has added some new control modules called the TSH-1 and VFD-1 to control analog 0-10v and VFDmotor controllers.
Created a new “spray” mode for people who need to spray their plants. Spray mode allows the user to dim their lights and activate/deactivate certain equipment while spraying.
Added a user setting to select the current time zone in UTC. By entering the unit’s correct UTC timezone, the controller will be able to automatically correct / synchronize the timeclock when connected to the internet.
Download the HCS-2 firmware version 101.63.34 on a USB drive with less than 32GB capacity.
Insert the USB memory stick into the HCS-2.
Go to Settings – Import / Export, select Import / Export all settings.
In the bottom window, select a file name for the settings to be saved as.
Save the file on the USB drive.
When save is complete, go back to Settings – System Reset – Firmware Update
Select the USB drive to update the firmware.
When the update is complete, go to Settings – System reset – Factory reset
When the factory reset is complete, go to Settings – Import / Export and select to Import all Settings. Find the file with the saved settings and select Open – Import.
When the import function is complete, your HCS-2 has been updated and all previous settings will be restored.
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Among all the variables which determine a successful growing season, access to quality nutrients is perhaps the most important. Any experienced grower can tell the difference between an outdoor crop well sown in rich nutrients, and one grown in a medium that leaves the plant wanting for more. Here are 5 reasons why using Backcountry Blend’s outdoor feed program will help you get your best harvest to date!
1. FEEDING IS A BREEZE
Not everyone who enjoys gardening has a particular desire to constantly feed their plants nutrients. A quick application of Backcountry Blend solves this issue for the laziest of us. You only need to apply the recommended dose of slow-release fertilizer every 3-4 weeks throughout the vegetative, flowering and ripening stages of plant life.
2. PROVIDES A STEADY UPTAKE OF NUTRIENTS
As a slow-release granular blend, Backcountry Blend will not overwhelm your plants with nutrients when it is applied to your outdoor grow. We’ve taken care to ensure the macro and micronutrients are evenly dispersed over the entire fertilizer range, allowing for better and more even absorption.
3. DON’T BREAK THE BANK
Unlike some of its liquid counterparts for outdoor grows, these granular products are made to be affordable, while still providing quality sourced nutrition like a healthy dose of micronutrients with every watering. BackCountry Blend’s outdoor feed program has a staggered application rate of about once a month; and so, depending on the size of your garden, a set of this blend could potentially be used and stored for several growing seasons.
4. KEEPS PH AT OPTIMAL LEVELS
Ensuring your grow media is within the optimal pH range is essential for the uptake of nutrients. BackCountry Blend is designed to neutralize acidic soils and prevent pH issues, such as nutrient deficiencies and lockout. Using Backcountry will bring most soils into the correct pH range.
5. BOOST ENSURES A STRONG FINISH
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Cannabis sales in Canada have climbed steadily throughout 2020, to reach record highs of over $230 million.The surge has been driven by a rise in retail stores improving product accessibility, combined with edibles, extracts, and topicals enticing untapped audiences. The new product formats were predicted to attract over three million new consumers, which could help Canada’s recreational industry finally realize its true potential.
With an annual market value of $2.7 billion, the new product categories present lucrative opportunities for the nation’s producers. To benefit from an expanded portfolio, growers need to scale harvests to meet unprecedented demand without sacrificing quality. To do this cost-effectively requires producers to analyze operations from top to bottom, identifying which processes can be streamlined and deploying solutions that safeguard standards.
Streamlining Strategically
Automation can enhance the quantity of cannabis produced, but when adopted strategically can also enhance the quality. When streamlining operations growers should look for the early big wins, automating the most labour-intensive and expensive tasks first. For many this is the crucial, but tedious, harvesting process, which can make or break the value of the crop.
De-stemming hundreds of pounds of cannabis can be a momentous and monotonous task, which can take many weeks if done manually. Every time there is contact with flower, there is a risk of trichrome degradation that diminishes the value of the crop. As a result, many rely on bucking machines to carefully remove buds from plants quickly. Leading harvesting solutions ensure that large flowers and top colas are kept intact, with little to no damage to trichome structure.
Buckers instead of hand de-stemming protects large flowers and top colas.
To enhance the appearance, quality and value of cannabis, growers of all sizes are also increasingly investing in automated trimming machines. While hand-trimming flowers is often romanticized, it is rarely practical in a commercial environment. On average, a micro-cultivator will yield 174 lbs of flower in a 2,000 sq. ft. grow room, which would typically take 25 employees seven days to trim. With an experienced trimming crew charging $200 per lb, a single harvest could cost $34,800. This illustrates how inefficient and expensive hand trimming cannabis can be for even the smallest operation. By contrast, a top-of-the-line machine will trim 174l bs in under five hours-for a one-off investment of significantly less.
An example of automated trimming at it’s finest.
Hiring a trimming crew can be problematic as well as expensive. Employees require motivation to provide top-quality product constantly, with the entire cultivation process reliant on their actions and availability. Pinning hopes on individuals for such a pivotal process can leave companies vulnerable to unforeseen circumstances, such as the lockdowns enacted to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Consistency is King
Due to industry pressures, it is essential cultivators can guarantee their harvesting capacity, which can be difficult to do with a manual workforce. Trimming delays can cause costly bottlenecks and downtime, which prevents producers from filling delivery windows. This is especially true in today’s market, with growers often required to achieve perpetual harvests to satisfy demand.
The best trimming machines are as versatile as a human trimmer, but capable of infinitely greater efficiency and uniformity. With the ability to trim wet or dry cannabis to replicate hand-trimmed flower, adjustable machines produce the same cut every time. In contrast, hand-trimmed product can vary person-to-person and batch-to-batch. The consistency provided by trimming machines enables growers to maintain standards as they scale to meet unprecedented demand.
Adopting automated solutions for automation’s sake, without first identifying how they improve operations, will result in expenses that fail to enhance your grow. However, strategically identifying where costs can be saved and implementing specialist solutions improves both quantity and quality. This enables growers to attract new cannabis audiences now, with the capacity and consistency to satisfy and retain these customers in the future.
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This blog was written and provided in partnership with CenturionPro Solutions.
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