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Harvest Equipment Available at GreenPlanet Wholesale

A heavy harvest can be a time for celebration. But before the champagne and caviar, growers must navigate one of the most challenging stages of cultivation. Similar to bottling and ageing fine wine, the harvesting process has the potential to express some of the best flavours and aromas cannabis has to offer. However, if procedures are rushed, even the most potent flowers can end up overdried, stale and tasteless. To combat this tragedy, factors like environmental controls, procedures, tips, and tools all play an essential role in producing flowers that stimulate and excite the senses. Lucky for us, GreenPlanet Wholesale is stocked with harvest equipment to help protect and enhance your investment. From gloves to automated trimmers, let’s look at some of the best harvest equipment GreenPlanet Wholesale has to offer. 

Showa Gloves

As manufacturers of the industry’s best disposable gloves, Showa’s motto, “Always Innovating – Never Imitating”, is well-deserved. Showa’s 6110PF glove is 100% nitrile,  powder-free, and fitted with Eco Best Technology® – this feature enables the gloves to quickly biodegrade after being disposed.

But even better than this, the “second-skin” feel of Showa gloves allows growers to be better protected and more efficient while trimming. Perfect for any task in the garden, Showa provides the comfort, dexterity, and protection that growers deserve. 

CenturionPro’s Automated Trimmers

The benefits of hand-trimming a crop are clear. Although, for some licensed producers, the costs associated with a hand-trimmed harvest are not aligned with the business plan of their operation. This is why more producers than ever are moving towards automated trimmers. If you manage a large-scale operation, the costs of trimming a crop can be astronomical.

However, by investing in automated trimming technology, both labour costs and trimming time can be drastically reduced. For trusted trimming solutions, consider investing in CenturionPro Trimming Solutions. CenturionPro has a huge catalogue of trimming solutions available at GreenPlanet Wholesale. So, if you’re interested in increasing your operations ROI, contact a GreenPlanet sales representative to determine the best solution for your garden 

Harvest More’s Trim Bin

If you’re deciding to hand-trim your crop, there is no better way to increase productivity, fight fatigue and enhance quality than investing in a Harvest More Trim Bin. A Trim Bin is an ergonomic trimming station that turns any chair into a fully functional workstation. It comes in two halves; the top is a large, high-walled trimming station with an interchangeable 150-micron screen, while the bottom is a mirror finish kief collection tray.

Harvest More also includes a static sweeping brush with every Trim Bin to help collect all the kief that is lost during the trimming process. 

GeoPot’s Drying Racks

If you’ve wet trimmed your crop, you’ll need to dedicate a drying space for your flowers. Enter GeoPot’s Drying Racks – the most efficient way to vertically dry cannabis. GreenPlanet Wholesale stocks two of GeoPot’s most popular “Flower Tower” drying racks: the buckle-style and the zipper-style.

The Flower Tower buckle-style is an open rack that allows growers to access and distribute drying flowers on all sides, while the zipper-style rack is protected on all sides by perforated fabric, making it the perfect choice for tight spaces. All Flower Tower Dry Racks are equipped with a center strap to prevent bowing in the middle. And, both the buckle-style and zipper-style racks come with a carrying case for easy storage. 

TrolMaster’s Hydro-X Environmental Controller (HSC-1)

Just like the grow room, the drying room’s environment has to be consistently monitored and controlled. That’s why growers are using TrolMaster’s environmental controller (HSC-1) for complete, customizable control for every environmental aspect in the garden. TrolMaster has 12 modules available for the Hydro-X to control HVAC systems, mini-split AC’s, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, CO2, irrigation pumps, and lighting.

However, the most powerful feature of the HSC-1 is the device’s ability to monitor your garden in real-time. Just connect to TrolMaster’s smartphone app to access data and control your garden from a distance. So, with the help of TrolMaster’s digital app, growers can make sure the drying room is protected against real-time threats like temperature swings and access humidity.

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Find Spring Pots Today at GreenPlanet Wholesale

Expert growers understand the benefits of growing in fabric pots. Plants grow faster, more vigorously, and produce thicker stalks, branches, and heavier flowers. But as beneficial as fabric containers can be, working with them can often be a headache – transplanting, transportation, and irrigation cycles can all be potentially harmful to plants in flimsy, unsupported fabric pots. However, as manufacturers of some of the industry’s best fabric containers, Spring Pot has revolutionized the way we use fabric containers in the garden. 

Growing in fabric pots benefits plants to grow faster, more vigorously, and produce thicker stalks

Spring Pots are now available at GreenPlanet Wholesale! Read the passages below to learn more about the latest addition to our catalogue of products:

Why Grow in Fabric Pots?

Fabric containers naturally “air prune” the roots of growing plants. As most growers know, roots need abundant oxygen to thrive. In fabric pots, oxygen flows through the container from all sides. So, when roots reach the container boundary, they sense optimum moisture and oxygen levels. This leads the roots to split and grow secondary root tips, instead of circling the container in search of excess moisture and fertilizer. 

Fabric containers can increase root zone nutrient absorption

Fabric containers can also increase root zone nutrient absorption and moisture permeation. Fabric pots are permeable, meaning that water and air can pass into and out of the container. When water enters from the top, it permeates the soil and transpires from the sides of the pot. Excess water that reaches the bottom flows through the fabric and exits the vessel. This prevents excess moisture from building up in the container. Because of these benefits, crops can perform in both the vegetative and flowering stages of growth with increased success, growing thicker stalks, bigger branches, and heavier flowers. 

The Benefits of the Spring Pot Burner Line

What makes Spring Pots so special? Spring Pots are extremely tough, rigid, and durable, making them the perfect tool for growers looking to benefit from fabric containers. Spring Pot’s are also the only brand of fabric pot on the market manufactured with proprietary fabric and folding, rather than an interwoven skeletal support system. This makes Spring Pots extremely rigid, even when empty. Here are some of the other unique features of Spring Pots available at GreenPlanet Wholesale: 

  • Reinforced Stitched Upper Rim: Burner Spring Pots are reinforced at the rim with extra stitching. This allows the pot to stay firmly upright during heavy irrigations. 
  • Colour Coded Stitching: Spring Pots are colour coded with unique stitching. This makes each pot’s size and variation easier to distinguish. 
  • Pathogen Protected Packaging: All orders are manufactured and shipped inside vacuum-sealed, pathogen-protected packaging.
  • Standard Handles on 5 gallon and above: Spring Pots sizes 5 gallon and above all come standard with carrying handles. 
  • BPA Free and Heavy Metal-Free: You can trust that your consumable harvests will be free from any unhealthy contaminants that could harm your customers or loved ones.

Spring Pots are Now Available at GreenPlanet Wholesale 

Want to grow in Spring Pots? GreenPlanet Wholesale now has select sizes of Spring Pots Burner Line available for purchase. This line comes with the benefits listed above, like colour-coded, reinforced stitching, vacuum-sealed packaging, and transportation handles. Also, all Spring Pots are manufactured with heavy metal-free, environmentally friendly materials. So, talk to your GreenPlanet representative today about purchasing inquires or for more information about Spring Pots!  

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Now at GreenPlanet Wholesale: ThinkGrow’s Model-I, I-Plus and UV-1

We are excited to announce that three new LED lighting solutions have been added to GreenPlanet Wholesale’s catalogue of products: ThinkGrow LED Model-I, I-Plus and the UV-1. Having been in the industry for over two decades, we remember the days when HID lighting gave growers the stability and reliable results they needed. But now, in a business of changing demands, LED lighting has come to provide us with what we need most, boasting impressive yields, unmatched quality, savings and green gardening practices. With these benefits in mind, we are happy to announce that three new lighting products from ThinkGrow LED will be joining GreenPlanet Wholesale’s ever-growing catalogue of products. Read the following passages to learn more about ThinkGrow’s Model-I, I-Plus and UV-1. 

Model-I

The ThinkGrow LED Model-I is a full-spectrum, 720-watt panel bar LED that was specifically designed for the greenhouse garden. Like all of ThinkGrow’s products, the Model-I is fully scalable, allowing growers to externally control up to 256 units per channel on the TrolMaster Hydro-X environmental controller. The Model-I is also waterproof and constructed with a V-shaped panel design, perfect for greenhouse environments with high humidity and low supplemental lighting. The built-in driver means the Model-I can be installed anywhere, both vertically and horizontally as the main source of light or supplemental light during overcast periods in the greenhouse.

Notable features of the Model I:

  • Fully scalable – allows growers to control up to 256 units per channel on the TrolMaster Hydro-X Environmental Controller
  • Waterproof V-shaped panel design – Ideal for high-humidity greenhouse environments and low supplemental lighting.
  • Built-in driver allows the Model-I to be installed anywhere, vertically or horizontally 

Model-I Plus 

The ThinkGrow LED I-Plus comes with all the features of ThinkGrow’s Model-I with the added benefit of unique spectrum control. The Model-I Plus has a completely adjustable spectrum; meaning, growers using the I-Plus have ultimate control over the best UV, White, Deep and Far Red spectrums. With these benefits, greenhouse gardeners and can create and manage unique light recipes to exaggerate the natural characteristics of their crop.

Notable features of the Model 1 – Plus

  • Includes all the features of the Model-I
  • Unique Spectrum Control – completely adjustable spectrum gives growers ultimate control over the best UV, White, Deep and Far Red Spectrums
  • Allows for unique light recipes to exaggerate natural characteristics of crops.

UV Light Bar

The ThinkGrow LED UV Light Bar is a panel bar that is designed to be swapped with the regular lighting bars of the Model-H or Model-W. Each UV-1 lighting bar produces an average of 10 watts of supplement UV light. An abundance of UV light in indoor growing environments has been proven to increase the number of trichomes produced by flowering plants, thus increasing both the density and potency of cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes. For the best results, ThinkGrow recommends swapping two bars from your existing Model-H/W for 4’x 4’ or 5’x5’ coverage in the last 4 weeks of the flowering cycle.

Notable features of the UV – 1:

  • LED Panel Bar compatible with the ThinkGrow Model-H and Model-W
  • Average of 10 watts of supplement UV Light – supports increased trichome production of flowering plants when the recommended two* UV-1 bars are swapped into the the ThinkGrow Model-H or Model-W lighting panel.

About ThinkGrow

ThinkGrow is an innovative and customer-driven LED grow light company, with an unmatchable ability to deliver you sensible horticulture lighting solutions and to cover each individual grower’s needs, from the home hobbyist to large industrial facilities.

Our mission is to bring you world-class LED for indoor & greenhouse growing, and first class customer service. We are constantly testing and making every effort to find what works best for you; we listen to our customers and react quickly to changing demands. All our products are designed based on data gathered from professional engineers, and carefully examined to ensure best quality.

(ThinkGrow LED, 2021) 

We are happier than ever to connect our clients with companies like ThinkGrow! Want to learn more about the Model-I, I-Plus and UV-1? Contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or reach out to your local garden supply store. 

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Power Si Now Available Exclusively Through GreenPlanet Wholesale

We are happy to announce that Power Si has joined GreenPlanet Wholesale’s ever-growing catalogue of products. This proprietary organic bio-mix contains highly available micro and macronutrients as well as pure and concentrated forms of silicate dioxide. The superior blend of nutrients in Power Si is thoroughly reviewed by growers in North America and facilitates fast visible effects and structured periods of both vegetative and flowering growth.

We are thrilled that at long last, Canadians will finally have the opportunity to experience firsthand what Power Si brings into their gardens. This is a groundbreaking product with proven success in the garden and a huge following in countries around the world. At GreenPlanet, we are committed to bringing our customers the best products the industry has to offer and Power Si is another example of this. This product has been long-awaited in the Canadian Marketplace and we at GreenPlanet Wholesale could not be more proud to partner with the great team at Power Si. I can’t wait to hear from our growing community as they begin to use this exciting new product.

Mark Walman, Chief Operating Officer for GreenPlanet Wholesale

Proven to elicit thicker stalks, stems and branches, Power Si is a must-have for new and experienced growers. If you want to cultivate a quality-focused crop today, ask your representative about the availability of Power Si at GreenPlanet Wholesale.

What is Power Si?

Power Si harnesses the power of silicic acid to provide your growing plants with a variety of potential benefits, including thicker stalks, stems, branches, tight internodal spacing, uniform flowers, higher yields and increased resistance against stress and disease. As one of the most abundant elements in our environment, silicon is something that can be found as a trace mineral in almost any inert medium. Adequate amounts of silicate are necessary for the production of the benefits listed above and are essential in eliciting a crop’s most desirable potential. However, in hydroponic mediums, silicate must be supplemented and then converted into silicic acid before it can be successfully metabolized by plants.  

Power Si has been helping growers achieve the genetic potential of their plants for years with proven results. Our exclusive distribution agreement with GreenPlanet Wholesale will ensure that Canadian growers can get their hands on PowerSi as quickly as possible. Every part of our line has developed for growers by growers, so we know Power Si has been worth the wait!

Rex Gil from Power Si

The Benefits of Power Si

Strength

Silica in the form of silicic acid will strengthen your plants inside and out. Thicker stalks and stems, more lateral branching, and better nutrient availability. The entire line is fortified with silicic acid which will enhance every aspect of your garden.

Yield

Plants grown with our line will ensure optimum health which will allow you to achieve the genetic potential of your plants. Lateral branching and tight internodal spacing will give you a canopy full of tops giving you uniform flowers and high yields.

Quality

Designed for growers by growers. This line will produce high-quality flowers. This blend of plant extracts will ensure more resin, more terps, and higher concentrate yields. They have spent years testing before releasing Power Si to make sure they are delivering clean nutrients that will take your garden to the next level.

Unlike other silicate supplements, a crop’s metabolic buffer-time is fully addressed by the manufacturers of Power Si. Formulated with silicic acid and an array of micro/macronutrients, Power Si is the only silicate supplement on the market that allows for quick and easy absorption within the first 24 hours. Maximum Yield magazine confirms this claim about Power Si in the lines: 

Power Si is the original, patented formula of bioavailable silica for plants with the added benefit of amino acids. Silicon (in the form of Silicic Acid) strengthens cell walls, increases nutrient uptake, and stimulates an immune response. Many other commonly used silicate products are not bioavailable and therefore take longer and need microbial interaction to become available to the plant.

(Maximum Yield, Power Si, para. 8) 

Power Si: Now Available at GreenPlanet Wholesale

Power Si has been highly recommended, reviewed and requested by growers in Canada. So, to access the growth-enhancing properties of Power Si, contact your GreenPlanet sales representative today! For more information on the products and services offered at GreenPlanet contact your local garden supply store, or GreenPlanet Wholesale directly. 

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TrolMaster Hydro-X Pro (HCS-2) Firmware Update V107.66.3x Now Available

The following is an update announcement for owners of the TrolMaster Hydro-X Pro (HSC-2).

TrolMaster has recently released the newest version of the Hydro-X Pro (HCS-2) firmware that will enhance both the device’s function as well as the overall user experience. Some of the new features of the firmware include: 

  • A VFD control module for the speed control of AC motors. 
  • A “Spray Mode” for lowing the power or speed of certain devices automatically.
  • Improved internet connection. 
  • Other small bug fixes and general improvements to the user interface. 

How to Update Your Hydro-X Pro 

We recommend following the steps below to successfully update your TrolMaster Hydro-X Pro. Before committing to the update, save your system settings. This will allow you to return to your saved environmental settings quickly after the update. Make sure your system is connected to the internet, follow steps 1-14, and enjoy the improved experience of the HCS-2. 

Follow Steps (1-14)

  1. You will first want to save your current settings on a USB drive that is 32GB or less.
  2. Insert the USB drive into the controller USB slot on the lower-left corner.
  3. Go to the “System” tab on the upper right corner of the HCS-2.
  4. Select “Import / Export”.
  5. Select “Export all Settings”.
  6. Choose the path to save the file to the USB card, and then name the file.
  7. Select “Export” – the controller will show “Export Settings Complete”. Your settings are now backed up on the USB drive.
  8. Go back to the Settings page then select “System Reset” – “Firmware Update” – Select the “Cloud” update.
  9. When the unit completes installing the update, the unit will restart.
  10. Once the unit restarts, select the Setting page, then select “System Reset” – “Factory Reset” and complete the factory reset.
  11. When the unit completes the factory reset, the unit will restart.
  12. Once the unit restarts, select the “Settings” page, then select “Import / Export”.
  13. Select “Import all Settings”. Next, you will find and select the backup filename you saved earlier.
  14. Select “Open” and then select “Import”. Your settings will be restored, and your controller is ready to function.

After following these steps, your HSC-2 will be ready to function with the improved software. Enjoy the new features and enhanced user experience available on TrolMaster’s premiere environmental control system.

About the Hydro-X Pro (HSC-2)  

TrolMaster revolutionized environmental control when it introduced the Hydro-X. The Hydro-X Pro continues the revolution with a 10’ touch-screen and web-based software. With the Hydro-X Pro, growers can customize their environment with enhanced web-based software, set calendar reminders for crop consistency and expect increased garden safety with notifications received through the TrolMaster App. 

Watch this video for a brief overview of the TrolMaster Hydro-X Pro.

Customize Your Environment

Customized programming allows an almost limitless degree of control. Each indoor variable (temperature, humidity, CO2, lighting) can be controlled independently, meaning a customized ramp-up or ramp-down can be used to closely simulate natural outdoor conditions, or simply allow complete customization of the environment. Displayed on an easy-to-read and construct “graph” it allows the user to have 100% control of their environment.

Calendar Presets

Another powerful feature of the Hydro-X Pro is the built-in calendar and calendar presets that allow users to schedule an entire crop’s schedule within the Hydro-X Pro. Calendar preset settings including lighting, temperature, humidity, CO2, and timers and can be specified by the user as they “build” their multi-week crop schedules. Reminders can also be programmed to ensure critical tasks are not forgotten. 

Control from a Distance 

The TrolMaster App will also allow for notifications with separate day/night limits to be received by the user. The web-based software provides easy access and more advanced remote control. Onboard data acquisition and the ability to store and share settings between multiple devices, means that user-defined programs & settings can be saved and loaded into multiple Hydro-X Pro units with ease. 

Thanks for choosing GreenPlanet Wholesale as your supplier for all of TrolMaster’s environmental control devices! For more information on the information above, contact your GreenPlanet Representative directly, or your local garden supply store. 

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Good Green Earth & GreenPlanet Wholesale Expands Their Reach In Canada and USA

Press Release. Surrey, BC (April 7th, 2021)

My Good Green Earth has seen some remarkable growth in both the Canadian and US markets, thanks to a quality product, amazing partnerships, and some milestone industry certifications. According to My Good Green Earth’s founder and CEO, Gary Crowell, their exponential growth has been spearheaded by the tremendous work done by their exclusive distributor, GreenPlanet Wholesale. This is what he had to say on the company’s expansion and partnership with GreenPlanet: 

Thanks to GreenPlanet, we’ve been able to grow our reach beyond Canada, and we’ve expanded into the US marketplace. We’re now trusted by customers in high-value agriculture, community gardens, and individuals that want to use natural fertilizer for use in their gardens

Gary Crowell, Found & CEO, My Good Green Earth

GreenPlanet Wholesale specializes in the wholesale distribution of quality impact products for the indoor gardening hydroponic, and hobby greenhouse market. With over 25 years of experience in the hydroponic industry, they use their knowledge and experience to select the very best innovation to elevate not only the cultivation community but the retailers supporting them. With this philosophy in mind, Bokashi Pro-Gro was a perfect addition to their wholesale catalogue.

We couldn’t be happier to continue our partnership with the producers of Bokashi Pro-Gro. From community gardeners to commercial cannabis producers, Bokashi provides our clients with the reliability and results you can expect from a GreenPlanet Wholesale partner. We’ve seen a lot of success with this product so far – and with the recent federal certification and approval, we trust that the demand for Bokashi Pro-Gro in Canada will continue to grow.

Mark Walman, COO, GreenPlanet Wholesale
We got the chance to interview the Bokashi Pro-Gro team at at Lift Vancouver 2020. Check it out!

Recent Approvals and Certifications

Over the last year, My Good Green Earth has gained product approval and certification by:

  • The Oregon Department of Agriculture
  • The California Agriculture Department Approval of Soil Fertilizer (CDFA)
  • Health Canada
  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Good Green Earth is an amazing company to represent, and they offer the perfect products for our retail customers. We’re now seeing their products in over 100 stores in Canada, with over 25 stores in New Mexico, Oregon, Colorado, California and Oklahoma. And we will not stop there!

Gary Crowell, Found & CEO, My Good Green Earth

My Good Green Earth’s in-demand product line includes Bokashi Pro-Gro Organic Soil Amendment for retail buyers and commercial applications. “I truly feel that we offer a feel-good product. I love that we have been able to spread that feeling as far as we have, and I’m excited to see what the future holds,” added Crowell.

About My Good Green Earth

My Good Green Earth shares your desire to nurture strong and healthy growth in our gardens and in our communities. We are passionate about creating products that allow you to make a positive and sustainable choice for growing. Our mission is to improve the quality of gardening practices through research and innovation. This can only be done by developing products that are natural, organic and free from toxins and pesticides. Gardeners like you deserve the knowledge, tools and ability to revitalize your soil and maximize your plants’ full potential.

Want to learn more about My Good Green Earth and Bokashi Pro-Gro? Contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or your local garden supply store for product information and purchasing inquiries. 

This blog was written and provided in partnership with My Good Green.

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Upgrade Your AutoPot Watering System with the AquaValve5

If you’re familiar with AutoPot Watering Systems, you’re probably aware of their newest cultivation device: the AquaValve5. This innovative piece of hardware affords the use of liquid organic nutrients in new and existing AutoPot systems and helps protect against blockages, sediment build and unforeseen hazards. With an increased internal diameter of 66%, there are few challenges the AquaValve5 can’t handle. Even better than permitting the use of organic fertilizer, the AquaValve5 is compatible with a variety of existing AutoPot systems, including the 1Pot, 1Pot XL, XL SmartPot, and easy2grow systems. Want to learn more? Find out how to upgrade your AutoPot system with the AquaValve5 below!

What is the AutoPot AquaValve5? 

Like the original design, the AquaValve5 is an intricate float-valve that regulates the passive flow of water into the saucers of the AutoPot self-irrigation system. However, unlike the original float-valve, the AquaValve5 has an increased inlet size of almost 66% compared to the original device and allows gardeners to use a wider variety of organic and mineral-based nutrient systems. Other expected benefits of the new design include faster flow rates, increased reliability and protection against sediment blockages and build-up.

Upgrade Your System With the AquaValve5 Module Accessory Pack 

AutoPot Accessory Packs now come standard with the AquaValve5, 9mm, 9-16mm, and 16mm pipe-work and fittings. However, the best news is that all existing AutoPot systems will accommodate the newly designed AquaValve5 float-valve, 9mm hose and 9mm fittings. With this in mind, there is no reason to invest in an entirely new system altogether. Accessory Packs are now available at GreenPlanet Wholesale and contain all the necessary components to upgrade your existing AutoPot to the AquaValve5. 

See what’s included in the 1Pot Accessory Pack!

Including parts like a 16-9mm Tee Connector, a 16-9mm Cross Connector, a 9mm Tee Connector, pipework, and of course, the AquaValve5 device, the Accessory Pack will be light work for any grower with AutoPot system experience. Existing reservoirs can also be adapted to work with the AquaValve5; 9mm top hat grommets, golf-filters and inline-taps are available as spare parts to reconfigure hard plastic or FlexiTank reservoirs.

9 mm Tee Connector

16-9mm Tee Connector

16-9mm Cross Connector

Performance and Reliability

With the AquaValve5, no job is impossible. Growers buying new, or upgrading their existing systems with the AquaValve5 can rest easy knowing that AutoPot representatives have officially approved the device for use with constant, organic liquid-feed programs – something they have never recommended before. Along with improved nutrient performance, growers can expect faster fill rates and less maintenance associated with mainline blockages and sediment build-up. In discussing the “proof of concept” surrounding the AquaValve5, AutoPot’s representatives had this to say on the motivation behind engineering the new design: 

Staying on top means staying alive to how growers grow. We’d never tangle with the proven principles and mechanics of our systems. However, we are always alive to the possibility of adjustments that might optimize them for contemporary use. How about a huge 5mm AquaValve inlet to accommodate the increasingly diverse range of nutrients favoured by growers? Bigger fittings and pipework to serve the new AquaValve, delivering visibly faster flow to the modules for an astoundingly quick fill? All of this new kit compatible with existing trays, lids, and pots.

(AutoPot R&D, 2020, para. 1) 

Want to upgrade your AutoPot system with the AquaValve5? Contact a member of GreenPlanet Wholesale today! 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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Feed Your Crop Organically with the AutoPot AquaValve5

Since its initial release, AutoPot Watering Systems have taken the Canadian market by storm. By passively automating watering cycles, gardeners who have opted for AutoPot solutions have enjoyed an array of advantages in all sectors of cultivation. At GreenPlanet Wholesale, we have been consistently proud to partner with companies that offer the best of technology. With the shared goal of fostering a healthier, greener planet, the research and development team at AutoPot Watering Systems have outdone themselves again.

Canada, meet the AutoPot AquaValve5: a new, innovative piece of hardware that affords the use of liquid organic nutrients in existing AutoPot systems, and helps protect against blockages, sediment build-up and unforeseen, head-scratching hazards. Follow the passages below for more information on this, and other benefits of AutoPot’s latest cultivation device. 

What is the AutoPot AquaValve5?

Much like the original design, the AquaValve5 is an intricate float-valve that regulates the passive flow of water into the saucers of the AutoPot self-irrigation system. However, unlike the original float-valve, the AquaValve5 has an increased inlet size of almost 66% and allows gardeners to use a wider variety of organic and mineral-based nutrient systems. Other expected benefits of the new design include faster flow rates, increased reliability and protection against sediment blockages and build-up. Read more below for details on AutoPot’s development of the AquaValve5: 

Larger Inlets and Hose for Liquid Organic Fertilizer

The most distinguishing feature of the AquaValve5 is its size. With a 5mm internal diameter inlet, and options for either 9mm or 16mm mainline hose, the AquaValve5 makes easy work of viscous, organic and mineral fertilizers. Before releasing the AquaValve5 to the European market, the research and development team at AutoPot thoroughly tested the efficacy of the device in their UK-based R&D facility. For example, in a liquid organic feed test on asparagus peas, the AquaValve5 performed with amazing results. Eight 1Pot AutoPot modules made up the control for the test and were given varying doses of plain, reverse osmosis and organic fertilizer irrigation.

AQUAvalve5 – Liquid Organic Feed Test on Asparagus Peas. Read more.

With no surprise, the AquaValve5 handled the varying doses of fertilizer and water with no issues. So, the researchers took the test a step further and set-up a ninth 1Pot module to a standalone reservoir, this time letting the system run with a constant flow of liquid organic fertilizer. Based on the data available from our partners at AutoPot, this “wild-card” module performed with excellent success, had no clogging issues or sediment build-up and maintained steady growth rates compared to the control modules.

AQUAvalve5 – “Wildcard” Module. Read more.

Fully Compatible with Existing Systems

AutoPot Watering System Accessory Packs now come standard with the AquaValve5, 9mm, 9-16mm, and 16mm pipe-work and fittings. As mentioned above, this option gives growers a much wider variety in fertilizer choice and helps protect against issues of sediment blockage and build-up. If you already have an AutoPot system and want to experiment with liquid organic fertilizer, your existing 1Pot, 1Pot XL, XL SmartPot, and easy2grow trays, pots and lids will all accommodate the new AquaValve5, 9mm and 16mm pipe-work. Existing reservoirs can also be adapted to work with the AquaValve5, as 9mm top hat grommets, golf-filters and inline-taps are available as spare parts to reconfigure hard plastic or FlexiTank reservoirs. 

A Word From AutoPot

AutoPot continues to innovate the hydroponic landscape with designs that elevate the potential of a garden. Now with the AquaValve5, no task, method or system is impossible to manage. In discussing the “proof of concept” surrounding the AquaValve5, AutoPot’s representatives had this to say on the motivation behind engineering the new design:

Whether ‘results’ are defined by flavour, size, yield, health, purity or enjoyment, nothing is more important to a grower than ‘results’. If a grower’s preferred means of getting results isn’t open to them they will surely find another way. Hence the changes we’re about to make – changes that keep our systems in line with contemporary use and allow our growers to get exceptional results however they grow.

(AutoPot R&D, 2020, para. 9)

Want to get growing with AutoPot? Contact a member of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s team today! 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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Order Processing Update

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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Under Current Systems and Cultured Solutions Nutrients Available Through GreenPlanet Wholesale

Current Culture H2O (CCH2O) is widely recognized as a world leader in the development, planning and use of active water culture systems. CCH2O incorporates the patented and proven principle of Re-Circulating Deep Water Culture (RDWC) in our famous Under Current series of RDWC systems – a concept refined and developed by company founders Daniel Wilson and Christian Long beginning before the company’s founding in 2006. More recently, CCH2O is gaining recognition for Cultured Solutions, a complete, economical and easy to follow crop nutrient system that excels in hydroponics, and that is also becoming widely adopted in media-based growing systems like coco or rockwool.

Crops grown in the Under Current RDWC systems with Cultured Solutions are often described as the highest quality harvests ever seen or experienced both by consumers and growers alike.  The clean smooth tastes and intense fragrances in the final harvest are the results of plants assimilating pure forms of essential nutrients under highly oxygenated root zone conditions – as it turns out, people love to taste the plant, not the dirt. Naturally, the yields and growth rates get people’s attention too! 

The Advantages of Growing with Current Culture H2O

Besides amazing results, one of the factors that have contributed to the wide success of the Under Current system is the level of scalability and ease of changing configurations; for instance, the adaptability as part of the growing evolution. This is one of the reasons Current Culture H2O is so excited to be working with GreenPlanet Wholesale. As the Canadian distributor of CCH2O solutions, GreenPlanet can supply growers at both the commercial and hobbyist level with easy access to their system components to build a garden that works for every space, budget and scale demand.  And of course, as well as to deliver complete turnkey systems, whether as one of their ready to ship Under Current system packages or as a complete custom designed turnkey operation. 

Hobbyist to Commercial Level!

All CCH2O complete systems and components are professionally designed, manufactured and packaged.  We use the latest in CAD design not only in developing and making our systems and components, but all CCH2O systems come with highly detailed and easy to follow instructions for assembly, operation and maintenance.  There is absolutely no guesswork required or luck involved for growers to attain exceptional cropping results. Whether it’s your first time growing a small crop at home, or the hundredth as a professional grower in a licensed facility, success can almost be guaranteed when selecting the Under Current series of hydroponic systems.

Justin chats to the Current Culture Team at the Lift & Co. Expo.

What to Expect when Using an Under Current System 

Hydroponic systems are renowned for saving growers time and money; so, If you’re a grower who wants to save significantly on time, water, power and plant food, switching to a CCH2O Under Current system is among the smartest decisions you’ll ever make in the garden. Listed below are some of the advantages to expect when switching to a closed-loop Under Current System:

Sourced from cch2o.com/under-current/

Significant savings in water use; closed hydroponics systems lose very little water to air, allowing plant nutrient solution uptake to become an accurate diagnostic in the grower’s toolbox.

Using the principles of thermodynamics, it can be more economical for growers to heat or cool the nutrient solution of growing plants, rather than expend more energy in an attempt to cool or heat the air in the aerial growing environment. This feature offers growers a large potential reduction in power use.

Growth rates are exceptionally fast and healthy; save weeks in the vegetative growth phase to achieve the same sized plant at harvest versus traditional cropping methods.

Because there is little to no growing medium in the system, it is easier to maintain hygienic growing conditions reducing potential insect or pathogen pressures on the crop; the Under Current doesn’t give places for the bad guys to hide and reproduce

All Under Current systems are highly scalable and adaptable while saving big on labour; it’s easy to start at a smaller scale and add on as plants or your cropping needs grow.

Clean and Stable Hydroponic Nutrients: Cultured Solutions

Early on, Current Culture H2O began to recognize the need for very clean crop nutrients and additives that would be easy to use, and give great quality yields and results. Additionally, after extensive testing of other nutrient systems in the marketplace, CCH2O developed a line of nutrients that not only delivers great quality results but also creates a stable pH solution and avoids drastic spikes in EC. 

This need gave rise to Cultured Solutions, hydroponic nutrient formulations they developed to meet their stringent criteria of minimizing hassles associated with hydroponic plant food, and the development of a nutrient system that would help growers get the most out of RDWC technology. After years under development, CCH2O is pleased to make widely available the proven nutrient line, Cultured Solutions, GreenPlanet Wholesale.  Made with the professional grower in mind, Cultured Solutions are highly concentrated and economical to use.  A low salt index means Cultured Solutions won’t plug up injector systems and irrigation lines while keeping the root zone and growing media clean and clear to maximize nutrient uptake for aggressive crops that taste great at harvest.

Sourced From cch2o.com/cultured-solutions-feeding-schedule/

Because of the clean and stable nature of Cultured Solutions nutrients, growers using other types of systems including rockwool and coco continue to make the switch and join the following of hydroponic growers achieving next-level results. For more information about Cultured Solutions nutrient and additives and for detailed use in your type of system, please consult their crop feeding program page. For other inquires about Current Culture H2O, contact your GreenPlanet representative for questions, sales and purchasing information. 

This blog was written and provided in partnership with Current Culture H2O.

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