Hose nozzle
The 1000PL-N Green Narrow Soft Flow Water Breaker from Dramm allows for direct, soft watering in the greenhouse or nursery. It’s ideal for edge watering, containers and earlier stages of growth, and can also be used for watering baskets automatically. The water breaker has a focused pattern that ensures water gets through the canopy but does not disturb the media in the container. READER SERVICE #34
Fungicide
Orvego fungicide from BASF contains a combination chemistry that combats all major downy mildews and Phytophthora species during the infectious stages. Fighting pathogens with dimethomorph and ametoctradin as active ingredients, it has shown fungicide cross-resistance and is labeled for use on production ornamentals in greenhouses, lath houses, container and field nurseries and interior spaces. READER SERVICE # 35
Fungicide
Medallion WDG is the replacement of Medallion WP from Syngenta. The new fungicide has been reformulated from a wettable powder in a water-soluble bag to a new water-dispersible granule formulation. Medallion WDG offers broad spectrum activity, and Syngenta says it’s the only fungicide in its chemical class. It protects and slows development of diseases such as alternaria, botrytis, rhizoctonia, fusarium, sclerotium and cylindrocladium spp. READER SERVICE # 36
Mycorrhizal inoculants
PRO-MIX PUR Powder and PRO-MIX PUR Granular inoculants contain contaminant-free mycorrhizae and provide growers improved nutrient and water uptake, increased plant survival rate, resistance and crop vigor. From Premier Tech Horticulture, the company says the two products come with one of the highest mycorrhizae concentrations available in the market. PRO-MIX PUR can be used for fruit and vegetable transplants, and greenhouse vegetable and medicinal crops. READER SERVICE # 37
Mold/mildew cleaner
GreenCleanFX Moss, Mold & Mildew Treatment from BioSafe Systems is now approved for sale in California. This outdoor, hard surface treatment effectively eliminates unsightly moss, mold and mildew and controls the growth of odor-causing and slime forming bacteria. GreenCleanFX Moss, Mold & Mildew Treatment is an organic alternative to harsh chlorine-bleach, heavy metal copper, and phosphate based products. It will not harm nearby plants, shrubs or trees, so there is no risk of overspray.
Hook up the 32 fl. oz. ready to spray, GreenCleanFX Moss, Mold & Mildew Treatment to a hose for an easy application. GreenCleanFX is also available in a 1 gallon refill container. READER SERVICE # 38
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