At this year’s Cultivate, Greenhouse Grower, by way of Fresh Ideas, was a proud sponsor of the New Products Zone, a collection showcasing brand-new and innovative items ready to hit the market. That includes everything from hard goods and solutions to new technology and equipment. Check out the following slideshow for the second half of the products on display at Cultivate’24. Additionally, if you were in attendance, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know which products most impressed you, and what you’re planning to add to your grower operation, by emailing Greenhouse Grower‘s Multimedia Specialist Nick Matysik at [email protected].
Microbial Science Laboratories – Microbe-Zone Plus Sowing Formula:
This formula increases seed germination through the protection of the root zone. As a powder, it is mixed with water and then run through an injector for application.
Mycorrhizal Applications – Magic Gardener:
This fungi application boosts a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients, handle drought, and fight stressors.
Mycorrhizal Applications – Magic Gardener:
This fungi application boosts a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients, handle drought, and fight stressors.
This new introduction to the MycoApply line of products uses its mycorrhizae to form associations with plant roots to greatly increase water and nutrient uptake.
Netafim – GrowSphere OS:
This all-in-one operating system allows for the seamless management of daily fertigation and irrigation activities, inside of the MAX controller.
Pöppelmann Plastics – 100% PCR VCC 16.5 K Trade Gallon:
This new container is made of 100% certified post-consumer recycled materials and is itself recyclable, creating a circular economy closing loop.
For landscaping and nurseries, this product of endo and ectomycorrhizal powder inoculants benefits plant production through root network expansion and increased nutrient and water uptake.
Premier Tech Horticulture – AGTIV REACH:
For landscaping and nurseries, this product of endo and ectomycorrhizal powder inoculants benefits plant production through root network expansion and increased nutrient and water uptake.
RootMaker – Root-Pruning Container System:
These root-pruning container systems are designed to “create fibrous, non-circling root systems” both horizontally and vertically, and at all plant production stages for transplanting success.
SePRO Corporation – StriCore Herbicide:
This pre-emergent herbicide (designed for golf, lawn care, and nurseries) is ideal for bare-ground and field-grown plants while also tackling grassy weeds.
Summit Plastic Company, a Creo company – AgaveGrow:
Made from Agave byproducts that stem from the process of making tequila, these bio-based containers feel and function like polypropylene but are more durable and compatible with most automation equipment, all while using more than 30% less plastic. Additionally, they are customizable for color and print needs.
Summit Plastic Company, a Creo company – Asili containers:
These eco-conscious containers are crafted from bio-based renewable and certified compostable materials that break down naturally after two years, leaving behind no microplastics.
Summit Plastic Company, a Creo company – Asili Forever Forward:
The directional containers made from bio-based, certified compostable, and sustainable materials offer a space-saving profile that provides brand consistency no matter where it is throughout the process, from sprout to store. Additionally, they are customizable for color and print needs.
Summit Plastic Company, a Creo company – Asili Forever Forward:
The directional containers made from bio-based, certified compostable, and sustainable materials offer a space-saving profile that provides brand consistency no matter where it is throughout the process, from sprout to store. Additionally, they are customizable for color and print needs.
Sun Gro Horticulture – Grower’s Gold:
An all-purpose mix ideal for all types of container indoor and outdoor growing.
Sun Gro Horticulture – Pelemix OT40:
These coco-coir compressed and biodegradable open tops offer versatile and sustainable growing medium options for horticulturists and hydroponics.
Sun Gro Horticulture – Sunshine Black Bear Potting Mix:
This potting mix is formulated with pure carbon captured and stored Black Bear biochar for a sustainable alternative to perlite that optimizes aeration and drainage.
The HC Companies – Square Pot Printing:
These customizable containers are available in multiple color options and offer artwork and printing on all sides.
TO Plastics – Environmentally Responsible Round Pots:
Made from 95% recycled material, pot sizes include pint, quart, and trade gallon.
Westrock – Fenix Bio Plant Tags:
The tags are a renewable alternative option to petroleum-based products and use up to 88% less fossil fuel-based plastics compared to conventional plastic options in use from competitors.
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