5/21/2012
New Products
Adriana Heikkila
Dosatron International Inc.
Dosa-Klean is an exciting new solution designed specifically for maintaining and cleaning fertilizer injectors. Dosa-Klean, with Aqua Lube, is a water-soluble concentrate that removes rust and calcifications while it lubricates the injector’s interior seals and all moving components. Using Dosa-Klean can assist in extending the life of fertilizer injectors. Dosatron recommends using Dosa-Klean as part of the fertilizer injector’s yearly maintenance. First, clean the injector parts by soaking them overnight in the Dosa-Klean solution, then rinse and replace the injector seals with new seals. The fertilizer injector will feel like it’s brand new!
Growers Supply
New Pro Solar Star Series 1000 Arch Type and Series 2000 A-Frame Greenhouses from Growers Supply were designed to meet the ever-increasing demand for modernized vegetable, bedding plant and hydroponic production. These greenhouses provide the optimal growing environment, featuring an energy-efficient continuous roof vent for natural ventilation. Growers Supply will custom design the greenhouse to match your unique needs, including accommodating hanging baskets, lighting, irrigation systems, heating and ventilation equipment, and hydroponic systems.
Dramm Corporation
The Dramm TracFOG is a PTO-driven fogger that rapidly applies all formulations of chemicals as a fog, treating great distances. The ultra-fine particles penetrate deep into the plant canopy covering all surfaces, ensuring excellent control of greenhouse pests and diseases. The TracFOG tractor mounts using a three-point hitch. Like the PulsFOG, the TracFOG can cover very large areas very rapidly. Unlike the PulsFOG, the air source is not combustion so heat-sensitive products are safely applied without damage or a reduction in efficacy. TracFOG 400 has a 100-gal. tank and two articulating nozzles that can be positioned in any direction.
Sakata Ornamentals
Vincent is a pollenless, daylength neutral sunflower with a shorter crop cycle for faster production and better availability. Offers better height under short days—will not overgrow under long days and short crop cycle translates to increased margins for growers. Broad, well-rounded overlapping petals form sturdy 5-in. flower heads on sturdy stems. Vincent holds up better in transport, and with an extra ring of petals, provides a better-filled and more attractive flower. Available in two colors: Vincents Choice offers deep orange color with a black center, while Vincents Fresh has a crisp, green center.
Terra Nova Nurseries Inc.
Echinacea Colorburst Orange is part of the new Colorburst Series. Colorburst Orange is a vibrant variety with lovely double-orange flowers and a short, well-branched habit. The anemone-type double flowers open with dark centers that change from lime-green to orange. First-year plants are multi-stemmed. Offers excellent vigor and blooms from summer to fall. The flowers are very large and the stems extra strong. The average size includes 14 in. width, 22 in. height, 28 in. flower height and it performs well in Zones 4-10.
PanAmerican Seed
Easy-to-grow Fuseables multi-pellets are specially formulated to deliver a balanced mix of two to three varieties. They germinate and grow together to produce more natural-looking mixes. Perfect for color bowls, hanging baskets or large patio containers. Crop time fits with normal bedding production—8 to 12 weeks from sow to finish. Pictured: Cloud N Sky Fuseables includes Shock Wave Coconut petunia and Blutopia bacopa.
We’re looking for our next set of small giants—products that choose to be great instead of big. Send us your product: aheikkila@ballpublishing.com.