New Products Showcase
Finding ways to save time, labor and money are priorities in the nursery industry right now. So is finding more ecological solutions for production practices. Finding new products to offer the home gardener in the retail environment is a good thing, too.
The introduction of the New Product Showcase at the Farwest Show offers solutions to help your bottomline, improve the quality of your product, and possibly even the quality of the work environment. That's a lot to ask of a trade show Showcase but that is what we intend to do. To the best of our knowledge, these products are new to the U.S. market, introduced in either 2009 or 2010. In some cases, the products are debuting at the 2010 Farwest Show.
Visit the New Product Showcase and you'll see the products being used as intended, or full-scale models, or the product itself. If you see something you like, you'll find the exhibitor that wants to answers your questions and tell you more about it. If you can't make it to the show, you'll find contact information listed in the following pages.
Supplies
Crystal Green®
Manufactured by Ostara & Distributed by Wilco-Winfield LLC
Farwest Show Booth #4065, 4067
Contact: Jeff Freeman
503.845.6122
jfreeman@wilco.coop
www.crystalgreen.com
Crystal Green® is the world's first slow-release, renewable and environmentally safe fertilizer with a combination of nitrogen, phosphorus and magnesium (5-28-0+10Mg). With proven applications in turf, nursery, and specialty agriculture industries, Crystal Green can be substituted for any existing phosphorus source. The product is produced from a recycled and renewable source, with environmental advantages resulting from its production process, and zero impact on the water table due to its slow-release characteristics. The prill is a hard, crystalline material that is virtually dust-free, consistent in size and shape, and suitable for broadcasting, top dressing or incorporation. Wilco has begun incorporating Crystal Green in Plantacote controlled release fertilizer and its Optimus FG nursery fertilizer line. Its crystalline nature eliminates the possibility of premature release due to heat of the media mix. It is also available in various prill sizes. Third-party testing has shown longevity of up to eight months, saving time and money. Crystal Green debuts at the 2010 Farwest Show.
Eco Choice Pots
Manufactured & Distributed by Anderson Die & Manufacturing
Farwest Show Booth #10114, 10116
Contact: Rick Anderson
503.654.5629
info@andersonpots.com
www.andersonpots.com
Eco Choice Pots are fully biodegradable, injection-molded nursery containers that look and perform like traditional plastic pots. These pots feature normal container longevity - they do not biodegrade in normal usage. Biodegrading occurs only after the pots are introduced into a landfill or compost with other biodegrading materials. The pots are produced in accordance with the ECM Certificate of Biodegradability issued to Anderson Die & Manufacturing in February, 2010. After degrading, containers do not return to the environment as small pieces, but as biomass and humus. The process is ecologically safe and involves no heavy metals. No special handling or storage is required. The 2010 Farwest Show will be the U.S. debut for Eco Choice Pots.
Geohumus
Distributed by National Garden Wholesale (retail) and Nursery Connection (wholesale)
Farwest Show Booths #2053, 2055 & 5092, 5094
Contact: Mark Russell
503.819.4950
mr@geohumus.com
www.geohumus.com
Geohumus is a natural soil amendment technology for water retention and release, increasing plant-available water up to 30 percent. The product combines organic polymer and mineral components into an odorless, sponge-like granulate that easily incorporates into soil mixes. Known to have a positive effect on soil porosity and plant yield, Geohumus is ideal for commercial greenhouse and container growers looking to conserve water during plant production and reduce nutrient leaching, and for growers selling their plants at retail facing challenges in keeping plants watered adequately. Geohumus has also proven valuable for landscape contractors wanting to increase the survivability of plants in less than ideal planting conditions and by homeowners looking to conserve water in their gardens as well as extend watering intervals in indoor plants. It is debuting at the 2010 Farwest Show.
Osmocote Pro with Fusion Technology
Manufactured & Distributed by The Scotts Company
Farwest Show Booth #5040, 6039
Contact: Al Toops
360.433.2617
albert.toops@scotts.com
www.scottspro.com
The new Osmocote Pro with Fusion Technology has been specifically developed for surface applications in container nursery stock. When applied as directed, the unique "Fusion Technology" works to bind the prills to the growing media. After the fertilizer is surface-applied and watered in, a polymer compound forms a web-like adhesive matrix that does not interfere with the release of nutrients to the plant. Rewetting the growing media through subsequent irrigation maintains the fusion activity, ensuring that the fertilizer will stay in place for an extended time. Should containers get knocked over, more of the fertilizer stays in place, minimizing the need for reapplication, reducing labor and additional fertilizer costs.
Palladium™ Fungicide
Developed & Manufactured by Syngenta
Farwest Show Booth #15141
Contact: Ann Bryan
366.632.2478
ann.bryan@syngenta.com
www.greencastonline.com
Palladium™ is a new foliar fungicide that offers a novel mode of action for control of Botrytis, as well as a number of other foliar and stem diseases in ornamentals including powdery mildew. The product contains two highly complementary active ingredients - cyprodonil and fludioxinil - with different modes of action, providing both contact and systemic activity. Palladium provides long-lasting control, helping add aesthetic appeal and longevity at retail. Palladium will be introduced to the nursery market at the 2010 Farwest Show.
Stretch-Tie™
Manufactured by Stretch-Tie Inc. & Distributed by OBC Northwest Inc.
Farwest Show Booths #13140, 13142, 13144, 14139, 14141, 14143
Contact:
Joshua Long (Stretch-Tie Inc.)
503.651.2776
josh@stretchtie.com
OBC Northwest Inc
503.266.2021
www.stretchtie.com
Developed by nursery professionals, Stretch-Tie™ is an expandable twist tie for staking trees and other plant material. Similar to a bread or garbage bag tie, it is made from expandable plastic with non-continuous metal so the stretch accommodates the growth of most plant material. Proven to be 50-60 percent faster than hand tying, and no machines will be lost, break, jam, or necessary to buy. The Stretch-Tie provides a tighter connection than machines with less reworking as the tree grows. U.S. and international patents pending.
Mechanical/Equipment
EQO & ESO Off-Road Electric Utility Vehicles
Manufactured & Distributed by Barefoot Motors, LLC
Farwest Show Booth #2071
Contact: Bob Acheson
541.482.0181
bacheson@barefootmotors.com
www.barefootmotors.com
Barefoot Motors' design and manufacturing facility in Ashland, Ore., produces 100 percent electric, heavy-duty all-terrain work vehicles for agricultural, industrial and land management applications. The Electric Utility Vehicle (EUV) puts the power and torque of electric motor technologies in a zero emissions vehicle. The Barefoot EUV is clean and quiet, and can be powered by renewable energy sources. Over 90 percent of the EUV's components are sourced in the USA (with over 40 percent in Oregon). The 2010 Farwest Show will be the U.S. debut of the EQO and ESO models.
Meganet™
Manufactured & Distributed by NETAFIM USA
Farwest Show Booth #12049
Contact: Dick McDougall
509.906.6176
rmcdougall@netafimusa.com
www.netafimusa.com
Meganet™ provides up to a 55-foot diameter wetted area with excellent distribution uniformity. The high water trajectory angle is useful for nursery field irrigation, germination and frost protection; the low water trajectory angle is useful in shade/net house and under tree irrigation situations. Two equal water jets make for a balanced sprinkler with no wobble. They can be installed on solid sets or in removable field stands. UV-protected materials are durable in all climates and resistant to fertilizers and chemicals. Color-coded nozzles allow for easy identification.
Quantum Irrigation Controller
Manufactured & Distributed by McConkey Co.
Farwest Show Booth #9090
Contact: Jered Milvid
866.868.1238
j.milvid@mcconkeyco.com
www.itsbooms.com
The Quantum Irrigation Controller was designed for easy programming. Growers can irrigate multiple crops in one house at the same time using distance programming or magnets. Each job can be programmed independently and have its own start and stop times, repeat time, speed and multiple pass counts, reducing waste and labor costs. It also can be operated manually for spot watering. Additional features include keeping a machine log to show history of machine functions; humidity override; built-in safety features; ability to apply chemicals using a separate spray bar; and it can be installed with two spray bars - one for irrigation and one for mist. The result is crop uniformity, less shrinkage and improved plant quality.
Quick-Connect Riser Adapter
Manufactured & Distributed by Senninger Irrigation Inc.
Farwest Show Booth #4055
Contact: Diann Ilkenhons
407.877.5655
dilkenhons@senninger.biz
www.senninger.com
Press-fit barb on the quick-connect riser adapter makes irrigating easier in hard-to-reach places and is ideal for temporary and portable systems. Sprinklers and spray nozzles with 1/2-inch M NPT base connection can be mounted securely onto a variety of PVS and steel rod stakes and connected to low-pressure polyethylene laterals. No gluing or fusing is required and they are available as individual components or as an assembly.
Steekmachine
Distributed by Midas Nursery Solutions
Farwest Show Booth #11049, 11051
Contact: Steven Gold
503.628.3059
steve.gold@midasnurserysolutions.com
www.midasnurserysolutions.com
The Steekmachine, from Holland, offers dual function in-field trimming and digging for B&B; functions are operated independently of each other. One person is able to operate the machine. The trimming unit provides consistent trimming for cone, cylinder or globe shapes and the digging unit produces different pot-size balls (#1-#10 size) for the unit pictured. This machine has the added advantage of being able to selectively root prune or dig plants in the field (no row running required). There is a larger unit available that can dig and prune larger plants. The 2010 Farwest Show will be the U.S. debut of the Steekmachine.
Treehuggers
Manufactured & Distributed by Treehuggers Inc.
Farwest Show Booth #11103
Contact: Bruce Kidman
435.770.5600
treehuggers_inc@yahoo.com
Treehuggers allow a newly planted tree to grow straight and develop its root system without scarring or damage to its bark, particularly useful in landscape situations. Made of rust-free galvanized materials for longevity, the system can be reused after each tree is established in the landscape. Adjustable legs from 30-61 inches in height work on any surface, even uneven terrain; tripod legs are staked to the ground for stability. The adjustable UVA-treated hard plastic (outside) and rubber (inside) collar accommodates 2 to 7-inch caliper trees. Treehuggers can be installed quickly and safely by one person without the need for long stakes, post drivers or ladders. Landscapers installing trees in commercial or residential projects, homeowners, nurseries, parks and municipalities, and golf courses will benefit from this new staking system that allows trees to move and sway naturally. The 2010 Farwest Show will be the first venue to showcase the product. Developed and manufactured in the U.S.
Retail Ready
The Compost Sak™
Manufactured & Distributed by High Caliper Growing Inc.
Farwest Show Booth #4081, 4083
Contact: Charles Jackson
405.606.2400
charles@smartpots.com
www.compostsak.com
The Compost Sak™ is an affordable, convenient and efficient way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich, beneficial garden compost. Makes up to 12 cubic feet of compost. The Compost Sak is constructed from a textile fabric that is lightweight yet durable and will last for years. The rugged fabric is extremely porous, containing micro pores that allow for constant air circulation and excess water to drain, both necessary for successful composting. They are packaged and ready for sale to the home gardener.
Enhanced and Improved Product & Design
All-season protection for greenhouses, minimizes heat loss for a 25 percent reduction in energy use (retractable solar heat retention panels) and creates a full light spectrum on cloudy days (30, 50 and 70 percent red ChromatiNet) for enhanced plant quality and increased inventory turns. Contact Leroy Shepheard, 770.519.3367, leroys@pakunlimited, www.pakunlimited.com (PAK Unlimited Inc. Booth #9083).
New fused art-glass and aluminum table sculpture designs introduced by Brooks Design- Plant Supports will debut at the 2010 Farwest Show (Booth #3088). The sculptures offer a unique way to create indoor and outdoor floral displays. Contact Reg Brooks, 503.646.1548, bdesign5@verizon.net.
Gardner & Bloome, by Kellogg Garden Products (Farwest Show Booths #11062, 11064, 11066), proudly announces the next generation of organics with their exclusive line of OMRI-Listed® fertilizers. Contact Scot Hunter, 909.673.8046, scothunter@kellogggarden.com. www.KelloggGarden.com.
SBI Handheld Picture to Web allows users to capture images on their SBI Handheld or Smartphone to send uniform, resized images directly to a Web site. Images show customers what plant inventory looks like in real time. Debuts at the 2010 Farwest Show (SBI Software Booth #7098). Contact Rene Huurman, 503.248.2159, rhuurman@sbiteam.com, www.sbinursery.com.
