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Top Superfoods You Should Be Feeding Your Plants

Florian Henrich

Superfood by no means describes foods with an unusually high content of macronutrients, such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, because that would make low-fat curd cheese, palm oil, and sugar superfoods par excellence. Instead, the term refers to foods that contain many substances that otherwise occur only in small amounts, and which are said to have a health-promoting effect, such as omega-3 fatty acids.

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Victorian Gardens: Their History, Significance, And Essential Elements

The Victorian Era in the United Kingdom is the period of the reign of Queen Victoria beginning on June 20th, 1837, until her death on January 22nd, 1901. There were a lot of changes, politically, socially, and religiously during this time. It was also an era of advancement in science, technology, and engineering. The period…
May 22, 2020

Easy DIY: How To Grow Nutritious Sprouts In Days

Are you looking for a super easy indoor growing project? Try your hand at sprouts! No need for a yard, patio, light, or even soil. Heck, you don’t even need a green thumb to get this right! Just a jar, some water, seeds, and a countertop.     The directions on my seed packet say the process…
May 20, 2020

Easy Recipe To Make Health-Boosting Kombucha

“Hey, what are you doing this weekend?”  “I think I’ll stay home and work on some old unfinished projects.” As we try to come to grips with the largest lockdown in human history, make-work projects are becoming a part of our new reality. I view it as the silver lining to this scary and long…
May 15, 2020

Bucketlist: 3 Must-See Public Gardens And Parks

I know all this self-isolating and social distancing isn’t easy. And for most of us, the thought of just being able to go, sit and have a coffee and a croissant at our favorite local coffee shop sounds like the most amazing outing ever. But let’s think bigger than that for a moment here. Let’s…
May 13, 2020

Local Growers Still Producing Fresh, Nutritious Food For Communities

One positive coming out of the coronavirus outbreak and resulting lockdown is people finding creative ways to get fresh food. Not wanting to face grocery stores, farmer’s markets are emerging as a local source of nutritious fruits and vegetables, and they’re making sure people have access to it. Where I live, the local farmer’s market…
May 11, 2020

#KeepCalmTulipOn: The Canadian Tulip Festival Goes Online

If you’ve never been to the Canadian Tulip Festival, put it on your bucket list. It’s a phenomenal event in Ottawa featuring gorgeous blooms, art exhibits, performances, and culinary events with — you guessed it — tulips front and center. The global pandemic means nobody can be there in person this year, but we can…
May 8, 2020

The Grow Your Own Movement Sweeping Across Cities

The coronavirus outbreak has been challenging for us all, but in a way, it’s also been inspiring. People who have never grown their own food are keen to try it, and more experienced gardeners are looking to take growing to the next level.  Green Cities As seed sales around the world skyrocket, big cities are…
May 7, 2020

Treating Seeds And Seedlings With Sea Kelp Delivers Results In The Garden

Once we begin to get the hang of growing food in our home gardens, the next step is to incorporate various techniques to help them flourish and become even more productive. Success is dependant on getting the plants off to a strong start, and sea kelp can help with that. What Is Kelp?  Kelp is…
May 6, 2020

Give Back To The Earth With Compost

Hands down, compost is the best way we can add nutrients back into the soil. Beyond being rewarded with thriving plants, it’s eco-friendly and properly disposes of fruit and veggie scraps otherwise headed to a landfill. In honor of International Compost Awareness Week (May 3-9), here are some tips to help you along the way.…
May 4, 2020

Hunkering Down: Check Out These Garden-Themed Movies

Depending on where you live, all this time at home doesn’t mean you can spend time working in the garden. Where I am, the cooler climate means we can’t plant most crops for a while yet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sit back and enjoy a good movie about a garden. So, here are…
May 1, 2020

Get Your Victory Garden Growing With This Planner

There is no better time to start a garden than in a global pandemic. It’s a great excuse to go outside and get fresh air and sunshine, you ease the burden on the struggling global supply chains, and you get food. There are a lot of new gardeners out there, and starting from scratch can…
April 29, 2020

Industry Insider: Good Deeds By Emerald Harvest

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April 27, 2020

How To Be A Plant Whisperer

Sometimes we spend too much time and money on activities for little reward. One thing we should all be doing more of is spending time with our plants.  Plants have an incredible knack of giving back what you have put in. Spend as little time with your plants as you can, and they will present you with pest, disease, and deficiency issues throughout their lives.
April 24, 2020

Product Spotlight

Elite 91 CLONES

Elite 91 Products Now Available at CMP Wholesale 

A popular Elite 91 product, this liquid rooting compound is a winning combination of two potent root-inducing hormones, making it extremely effective. A simple 5-second dip in the rooting compound is all it takes to initiate the formation of strong, healthy roots. Elite 91 CLONES is a liquid formulation for equal distribution and absorption of the root-inducing hormones, which is systemically absorbed directly into the cutting’s plant tissue, immediately triggering the fast response for rapid development of vigorous, white roots.

Check out CMPwholesale.com for more great products.

Elite 91 ROOTS

Another product that CMP Wholesale is proud to be carrying is Elite 91 ROOTS. A unique, proprietary liquid formulation containing the highest quality ingredients. This product boasts high concentrations of multiple, viable beneficial bacteria, fungi, vitamins, plant-derived minerals, protein hydrolysates, polysaccharides, organic chelates and activators. It also boosts health and growth hormones for optimal root development and increased plant vigor. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group of diverse free-living bacteria that colonize and construct a protective biofilm around the rhizosphere (root zone) and significantly benefit the root growth and vigor in plants. Order online to try it today!

Check out CMPwholesale.com for more great products.

Cutting Edge Solutions®

Available Exclusively at Hydrofarm

In 2001, after over 20 years in crop production research, John Piccirilli created Cutting Edge Solutions nutrients. Based in Santa Rosa, they pride themselves on sourcing the cleanest inputs and evaluate each batch’s quality in their laboratory. The result is a consistent and high standard of plant nutrients. These innovative and unique product lines will enrich your plants with higher terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids.  

 Two complete lines:

  1. 3-Part conventional/commercial
  2. Organic-based 3-Part  

Additives  

  1. Strength Family – Build strength and increase yields
  2. Biologic Family – Supercharge your roots, uptake, and pest-resistance
  3. Advanced Molecular Family – Take terpene production to new heights

Check out Hydrofarm.com for more information.

HASH Controller

View real-time data about your indoor garden and make adjustments remotely in a few clicks. Manage, track, and record data from an unlimited amount of environment sensors directly from your smartphone or device.

You control PAR, HVAC, lighting, VPD, Temperature, Humidity, and CO2 right from the app.

This minute-to-minute data logging gives horticulturalists total operational control of their facility, large or small. 

ILUMINAR Lighting has created the first controller on the market to run LEDs alongside CMH, HPS, and even T5 fixtures, all on the same channel. 

Visit iluminarlighting.com for more lighting solutions.

KOOTENAY FILTERS

A New Standard in Air Filtration

Kootenay Filter Inc. manufactures and supplies state of the art filters and fans that remove VOCs and eliminate odors from indoor spaces. All KFI filters are machine packed and available in two product lines that range in size from 4” – 16”.

Green Line filters use lightweight, 100% virgin activated granular carbon that is derived from renewable resources. Although new to North America, this carbon has years of proven results globally.

Standard Line filters are built with 100% pelletized virgin activated carbon. They have a long service life and a very low-pressure drop. 

Visit KootenayFilter.com for more information.

RUCK Fans

Ruck is a family business founded in 1992 that has been supplying your favorite and most trusted fans into the North American “Green Space” and HVAC markets for twenty years.  Launching Ruck Air Movement in 2019, they are now bringing not only the fans that growers have trusted for decades but new and innovative products, including smart EC motor technology and ultimate controllability and the Optimus oscillating fan.  An industry leader in industrial fan manufacturing, Ruck offers fans in sizes from 4” – 28” with airflows up to and exceeding 9,000 CFM as well as ventilation accessories, including fan controllers and particulate filters.

Look for quality Ruck products at your local grow shop or visit KootenayFilter.com for more details.

Miicrobial Mass

NEW IN CANADA 

Miicrobial Mass Non-Concentrate is a microbial product specially developed to maximize plant yield using five different bacterial strains that are shown to promote plant growth and enhance microbial life in and around plant roots. Equally useful in soil/organic or hydroponic applications.

  • Increase the bioavailability of phosphate and calcium to the plant through the use of phosphate and calcium-solubilizing bacteria.
  • Increase the bioavailability of iron through the use of siderophore producing bacteria.
  • Promote good soil health with enzymes that hydrolyze substrate into useful byproducts for the rhizospheric microbial communities.

Approved for Organic Agriculture by ECOCERT CANADA.

Next level plant science. Check out MiicrobialMass.com or follow @miicrobialmass for more information.

NextLight Veg8 Switch LED Grow Light

An upgrade from their already proven NextLight Veg8, this next gen offers reduced wattage for cloning and acclimation. The switch is located on the bottom of the fixture, so growers can easily toggle the unit between HI (190w) and LO (60w).

The Veg8 Switch is designed to meet the needs of commercial and home growers alike. We understand excessive power consumption, bulb replacements, and heat are the biggest problems indoor growers face. The NextLight Commercial Series alleviates all of those issues. Coming in at 2.0 PPF/Watt, the Veg8 Switch is one of the most efficient full spectrum 8 tube T5 replacements.

Visit NextLight.com for more great lighting solutions.

 

Orca Liquid Mycorrhiza and Bacteria

From the same company that brought you Great White premium mycorrhizae, this 100% liquid version contains a diverse blend of endo mycorrhiza and bacteria. No need to buy a separate bacteria blend for your plants. This concentrated and diverse mix of mycorrhiza and beneficial bacteria is designed to be watered in or run through hydroponic or irrigation systems. Mycorrhizae are fundamental in helping supply the water and nutrients needed for enhancing plant vigour. Fantastic for both commercial and retail applications. Available from 100 mL to 5 gallons.

For more information, visit PlantRevolution.com and follow @greatwhitemyco and #orcamycorrhizae for inspiration. 

Zip Zag Brand Bags

The Only Air Tight Solution For Odor Control!

Through the use of unique patents and proprietary technology, Zip Zag has manufactured the world’s only truly smell-proof resealable bag with an oxygen transfer rate comparable with heat sealing. 

 Zip Zag Brand bags are airtight, puncture-resistant and able withstand up to 200lbs of internal pressure. Manufactured in Canada using food-grade plastics and industry-specific quality control procedures. When your privacy matters, Zip Zag Brand bags are the only option.  

Look for Zip Zag at a store near you.