DECEMBER SALES & SPECIALS

We're continuing our sale on 1000W HPS Hortilux Bulbs, 1000W Nanolux Ballasts, Sunlight Supply "Trifecta" systems, Hydrofarm Reflectors and 15% off all Advanced Nutrients until the end of 2013.

Our new sale items for December are:

General Hydroponics FloraNectar - 30% OFF

A versatile carbohydrate additive (contains Cane Sugar, Malt Extract AND Molasses) that increases fruit size, increases the natural oil production of a plant and enhances flavor and aroma.

Ebb Monster - Complete 5 Gallon 6-Pot Hydroponic

System 

MSRP - $699.95 SALE PRICE - $460.00

Can be expanded up to 12 buckets

3-Pack Expansion Kits - MSRP - $99.95 SALE PRICE - $66.00

8" Grodan Expert Rockwool Slabs (20/75 - 8"x3"x36")

Case of 12 - MSRP - $115.59 SALE PRICE - $72.00

Added to our Hortilux Bulb sale: 

600W HPS Hortilux Bulbs - MSRP - $124.95 SALE PRICE - $75.00

Hydrofarm's Agrosun Red 1000W HPS Bulbs - MSRP - $129.95 SALE PRICE - $75.00

All seed packets are 50% off!

100% Organic, Non-GMO, from High Mowing Organic Seeds in VT.   

Great stocking stuffers for the gardener in your life.

Powertrip Lighting Bundles

Dimmable Electronic Ballast, 6" Air-cooled Reflector, Dual Arc Bulb, Adjustable Light Hangers

600W - MSRP - $519.00 - SALE PRICE - $185.00

1000W - MSRP - $649.00 - SALE PRICE - $195.00

Zucchini Grown in a Gro Momma Bucket

We've been doing a lot of growing in the shops lately.  One of my favorite vegetables is zucchini, and it happens to grow very well in hydroponics.  We've always grown it in ebb and flow systems, but we decided to give some Striata d'Italia a try in the Gro Momma deep water culture buckets, under a 4 foot, 4 bulb T5 fluorescent fixture, using Canna's Aqua line of nutrients.  We knew that the DWC system would work great because of all the oxygen it delivers directly to the roots, but even we're impressed w/ the root system, speed of growth and overall production!  Here are our results so far:

2 Days Old (w/ some heirloom black tomatoes we germinated at the same time)

6 Days Old (healthy white roots thanks to some Azos!)

2.5 Weeks

5 Weeks

Roots at 6 Weeks (there's an air stone in there somewhere...)

At 6 Weeks - Multiple Flowers & 5 Zucchini

New product: Flo-N-Gro "Gro Momma" Bubble Bucket

Titan Controls has come out with an all-inclusive Bubble Bucket system.  This method of growing is not a new one, people have been making their own DIY deep water culture (DWC) buckets for years.  However, this is a nice, affordable, all-in-one kit that takes the time and effort out of piecemeal'ing it.  For $35.00, the same price as all of the individual components (dual air pump, air stone, tubing, grommets, fittings, net pot lid, expanded clay pellets, etc.), you can buy one single kit that comes conveniently inside the 5-gallon bucket, with all of the connections in place to add more buckets if you want to.

DWC is one of the easiest hydroponic systems for those who are just getting started with hydroponic gardening.  All of the water and nutrients for the plant are kept in the 5 gallon bucket reservoir, an air stone attached to an air pump is oxygenating the solution so you never have standing water (standing water breeds fungus and bacteria that can be very detrimental to your plants, especially their root systems).  Your plant is in the net pod lid, with its roots being held in place by expanded clay pellets.  Expanded clay holds a very minimal amount of water and your solution will be very aerated, so your plant's roots will have a lot of contact with oxygen.  The rate of growth in a system like this is VERY fast, which is the main reason why it is considered a favorite over growing in soil.