East Providence, RI. – September 29, 2021 – Fish Head Farms, Inc. manufactures and distributes FISH SH!T worldwide. FISH SH!T is OMRI certified and is the most robust beneficial bacteria available on the market.
As the second largest cannabis market in the world, Canada provides a tremendous opportunity for the sales and utilization of FISH SH!T. The total cannabis market in Canada, including medical and recreational cannabis products, is expected to generate up to $7 billion in sales in 2020.
Tommy John Fox, Fish Head Farms Chief Development Officer, said, “We are excited to gain Canadian approval for our product, as it now allows access to the 358 Licensed Producers and 209 approved Micro Cultivators across all Canadian Provinces. Additionally, we are ecstatic to partner with the outstanding team at GreenPlanet Wholesale to sell and distribute our product throughout Canada.”
Mark Walman, GreenPlanet Chief Operating Officer, added “GreenPlanet is thrilled to have FISH SH!T as our exclusive beneficial bacteria. With this announcement and our existing relationships across Canada, we are confident that our efforts to educate all cultivators about the benefits of FISH SH!T will result in FISH SH!T being “THE” beneficial bacteria of choice for cannabis growers across the country.”
Fish Head Farms (www.fishheadfarms.com) is a privately owned business that focuses on using aquaculture and organic processes to bring unique and effective products to the Cannabis, Agricultural, and Lawn and Garden, industries
ABOUT GREENPLANET WHOLESALE
Based in British Columbia, Canada, GreenPlanet Wholesale (www.greenplanetwholesale.com) is a company specializing in the production and distribution of quality products for the indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse gardener. Backed with over two decades of experience in business, GreenPlanet Wholesale prides itself on providing clients with access to the most innovative products on the market.
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Expert growers understand the benefits of growing in fabric pots. Plants grow faster, more vigorously, and produce thicker stalks, branches, and heavier flowers. But as beneficial as fabric containers can be, working with them can often be a headache – transplanting, transportation, and irrigation cycles can all be potentially harmful to plants in flimsy, unsupported fabric pots. However, as manufacturers of some of the industry’s best fabric containers, Spring Pot has revolutionized the way we use fabric containers in the garden.
Growing in fabric pots benefits plants to grow faster, more vigorously, and produce thicker stalks
Spring Pots are now available at GreenPlanet Wholesale! Read the passages below to learn more about the latest addition to our catalogue of products:
Why Grow in Fabric Pots?
Fabric containers naturally “air prune” the roots of growing plants. As most growers know, roots need abundant oxygen to thrive. In fabric pots, oxygen flows through the container from all sides. So, when roots reach the container boundary, they sense optimum moisture and oxygen levels. This leads the roots to split and grow secondary root tips, instead of circling the container in search of excess moisture and fertilizer.
Fabric containers can increase root zone nutrient absorption
Fabric containers can also increase root zone nutrient absorption and moisture permeation. Fabric pots are permeable, meaning that water and air can pass into and out of the container. When water enters from the top, it permeates the soil and transpires from the sides of the pot. Excess water that reaches the bottom flows through the fabric and exits the vessel. This prevents excess moisture from building up in the container. Because of these benefits, crops can perform in both the vegetative and flowering stages of growth with increased success, growing thicker stalks, bigger branches, and heavier flowers.
The Benefits of the Spring Pot Burner Line
What makes Spring Pots so special? Spring Pots are extremely tough, rigid, and durable, making them the perfect tool for growers looking to benefit from fabric containers. Spring Pot’s are also the only brand of fabric pot on the market manufactured with proprietary fabric and folding, rather than an interwoven skeletal support system. This makes Spring Pots extremely rigid, even when empty. Here are some of the other unique features of Spring Pots available at GreenPlanet Wholesale:
Reinforced Stitched Upper Rim: Burner Spring Pots are reinforced at the rim with extra stitching. This allows the pot to stay firmly upright during heavy irrigations.
Colour Coded Stitching: Spring Pots are colour coded with unique stitching. This makes each pot’s size and variation easier to distinguish.
Pathogen Protected Packaging: All orders are manufactured and shipped inside vacuum-sealed, pathogen-protected packaging.
Standard Handles on 5 gallon and above: Spring Pots sizes 5 gallon and above all come standard with carrying handles.
BPA Free and Heavy Metal-Free: You can trust that your consumable harvests will be free from any unhealthy contaminants that could harm your customers or loved ones.
Spring Pots are Now Available at GreenPlanet Wholesale
Want to grow in Spring Pots? GreenPlanet Wholesale now has select sizes of Spring Pots Burner Line available for purchase. This line comes with the benefits listed above, like colour-coded, reinforced stitching, vacuum-sealed packaging, and transportation handles. Also, all Spring Pots are manufactured with heavy metal-free, environmentally friendly materials. So, talk to your GreenPlanet representative today about purchasing inquires or for more information about Spring Pots!
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The Cannabis Act is a regulatory framework that governs the legal cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis in Canada. Officially in effect on October 17th, 2018, the Cannabis Act affords specific cannabis-related liberties to Canadian residents including the right to legally purchase quality-assured cannabis, the freedom to participate in a licensed cultivation market, and the right to grow four cannabis plants at home. The current Cannabis Act remains in effect, however, the details which govern its legality are up for review later this year. During this legislative review, members of parliament are required to review the current state of the industry and recommend and identify key changes to the act.
At GreenPlanet Wholesale, we strongly believe that any review of the Cannabis Act should be influenced by the people who participate in the industry. That’s why we’ve chosen to support the Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium (GCCRC), as they attempt to gather unique data from cannabis cultivators in order to influence the review of the Cannabis Act. The GCCRC is currently collecting data on cannabis cultivation around the world. In Canada, however, the call for cultivation data is desperately needed to influence the review of the Cannabis Act in 2021. Want your voice to be a part of the future of cannabis in Canada? Let’s hear what you have to say – take the GCCRC Survey today!
About the Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium (GCCRC) Survey
The Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium (GCCRC) is a group of academic researchers with decades of interest and experience in studying cannabis cultivation. Associated with universities and similar organizations in over 15 countries, the GCCRC is committed to the scientific study of cannabis cultivation, legality, and policy. In Canada, the heads of the GCCRC committee are the following:
Dr. David-Martin Milot: Professor of Drug Addiction Studies and Research Programs at the University of Sherbrooke
Dr. Karine Bertrand: Professor, Researcher, and Director of the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University Sherbrooke
Dr. Daniel Bear: Professor in the Faculty of Social and Community Services at Humber College
The GCCRC collected similar data on cannabis in 2012. However, the goal of the current survey is to collect unique cannabis cultivation data that will help influence and educate policymakers in the review of the Cannabis Act later this year. Canada recently legalized cannabis, but there isn’t enough quality information about many people are growing cannabis, why they grow cannabis, and how they grow cannabis. The GCCRC hopes that this study will shed light on those issues, and allow researchers to make conclusions about how Canadian cannabis growers compare to others around the world.
Take the GCCRC Survey
To take part in the survey you must:
Currently live in Canada.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have grown cannabis at least once in your life.
If you choose to take part in this study you will be asked to complete an online survey that takes about 20 minutes to finish. You’ll be asked questions relating to your cannabis growing practices, including information about policies and laws in your area. The GCCRC is committed to providing its participants with complete anonymity and confidentiality – no personal or identifying information is required, no follow-up questions will be asked, and participation in the study will involve no cost.
Thank you for supporting the future of cannabis cultivation in Canada! For more questions about the GCCRC Survey, please contact the head Primary Investigator of this project, Professor Daniel Bear, at Daniel.Bear@Humber.ca or 416-675-6622 ext.3680.
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We are excited to announce that three new LED lighting solutions have been added to GreenPlanet Wholesale’s catalogue of products: ThinkGrow LED Model-I, I-Plus and the UV-1. Having been in the industry for over two decades, we remember the days when HID lighting gave growers the stability and reliable results they needed. But now, in a business of changing demands, LED lighting has come to provide us with what we need most, boasting impressive yields, unmatched quality, savings and green gardening practices. With these benefits in mind, we are happy to announce that three new lighting products from ThinkGrow LED will be joining GreenPlanet Wholesale’s ever-growing catalogue of products. Read the following passages to learn more about ThinkGrow’s Model-I, I-Plus and UV-1.
Model-I
The ThinkGrow LED Model-I is a full-spectrum, 720-watt panel bar LED that was specifically designed for the greenhouse garden. Like all of ThinkGrow’s products, the Model-I is fully scalable, allowing growers to externally control up to 256 units per channel on the TrolMaster Hydro-X environmental controller. The Model-I is also waterproof and constructed with a V-shaped panel design, perfect for greenhouse environments with high humidity and low supplemental lighting. The built-in driver means the Model-I can be installed anywhere, both vertically and horizontally as the main source of light or supplemental light during overcast periods in the greenhouse.
Notable features of the Model I:
Fully scalable – allows growers to control up to 256 units per channel on the TrolMaster Hydro-X Environmental Controller
Waterproof V-shaped panel design – Ideal for high-humidity greenhouse environments and low supplemental lighting.
Built-in driver allows the Model-I to be installed anywhere, vertically or horizontally
Model-I Plus
The ThinkGrow LED I-Plus comes with all the features of ThinkGrow’s Model-I with the added benefit of unique spectrum control. The Model-I Plus has a completely adjustable spectrum; meaning, growers using the I-Plus have ultimate control over the best UV, White, Deep and Far Red spectrums. With these benefits, greenhouse gardeners and can create and manage unique light recipes to exaggerate the natural characteristics of their crop.
Notable features of the Model 1 – Plus
Includes all the features of the Model-I
Unique Spectrum Control – completely adjustable spectrum gives growers ultimate control over the best UV, White, Deep and Far Red Spectrums
Allows for unique light recipes to exaggerate natural characteristics of crops.
UV Light Bar
The ThinkGrow LED UV Light Bar is a panel bar that is designed to be swapped with the regular lighting bars of the Model-H or Model-W. Each UV-1 lighting bar produces an average of 10 watts of supplement UV light. An abundance of UV light in indoor growing environments has been proven to increase the number of trichomes produced by flowering plants, thus increasing both the density and potency of cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes. For the best results, ThinkGrow recommends swapping two bars from your existing Model-H/W for 4’x 4’ or 5’x5’ coverage in the last 4 weeks of the flowering cycle.
Notable features of the UV – 1:
LED Panel Bar compatible with the ThinkGrow Model-H and Model-W
Average of 10 watts of supplement UV Light – supports increased trichome production of flowering plants when the recommended two* UV-1 bars are swapped into the the ThinkGrow Model-H or Model-W lighting panel.
About ThinkGrow
ThinkGrow is an innovative and customer-driven LED grow light company, with an unmatchable ability to deliver you sensible horticulture lighting solutions and to cover each individual grower’s needs, from the home hobbyist to large industrial facilities.
Our mission is to bring you world-class LED for indoor & greenhouse growing, and first class customer service. We are constantly testing and making every effort to find what works best for you; we listen to our customers and react quickly to changing demands. All our products are designed based on data gathered from professional engineers, and carefully examined to ensure best quality.
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We are happy to announce that Power Si has joined GreenPlanet Wholesale’s ever-growing catalogue of products. This proprietary organic bio-mix contains highly available micro and macronutrients as well as pure and concentrated forms of silicate dioxide. The superior blend of nutrients in Power Si is thoroughly reviewed by growers in North America and facilitates fast visible effects and structured periods of both vegetative and flowering growth.
We are thrilled that at long last, Canadians will finally have the opportunity to experience firsthand what Power Si brings into their gardens. This is a groundbreaking product with proven success in the garden and a huge following in countries around the world. At GreenPlanet, we are committed to bringing our customers the best products the industry has to offer and Power Si is another example of this. This product has been long-awaited in the Canadian Marketplace and we at GreenPlanet Wholesale could not be more proud to partner with the great team at Power Si. I can’t wait to hear from our growing community as they begin to use this exciting new product.
Mark Walman, Chief Operating Officer for GreenPlanet Wholesale
Proven to elicit thicker stalks, stems and branches, Power Si is a must-have for new and experienced growers. If you want to cultivate a quality-focused crop today, ask your representative about the availability of Power Si at GreenPlanet Wholesale.
What is Power Si?
Power Si harnesses the power of silicic acid to provide your growing plants with a variety of potential benefits, including thicker stalks, stems, branches, tight internodal spacing, uniform flowers, higher yields and increased resistance against stress and disease. As one of the most abundant elements in our environment, silicon is something that can be found as a trace mineral in almost any inert medium. Adequate amounts of silicate are necessary for the production of the benefits listed above and are essential in eliciting a crop’s most desirable potential. However, in hydroponic mediums, silicate must be supplemented and then converted into silicic acid before it can be successfully metabolized by plants.
Power Si has been helping growers achieve the genetic potential of their plants for years with proven results. Our exclusive distribution agreement with GreenPlanet Wholesale will ensure that Canadian growers can get their hands on PowerSi as quickly as possible. Every part of our line has developed for growers by growers, so we know Power Si has been worth the wait!
Rex Gil from Power Si
The Benefits of Power Si
Strength
Silica in the form of silicic acid will strengthen your plants inside and out. Thicker stalks and stems, more lateral branching, and better nutrient availability. The entire line is fortified with silicic acid which will enhance every aspect of your garden.
Yield
Plants grown with our line will ensure optimum health which will allow you to achieve the genetic potential of your plants. Lateral branching and tight internodal spacing will give you a canopy full of tops giving you uniform flowers and high yields.
Quality
Designed for growers by growers. This line will produce high-quality flowers. This blend of plant extracts will ensure more resin, more terps, and higher concentrate yields. They have spent years testing before releasing Power Si to make sure they are delivering clean nutrients that will take your garden to the next level.
Unlike other silicate supplements, a crop’s metabolic buffer-time is fully addressed by the manufacturers of Power Si. Formulated with silicic acid and an array of micro/macronutrients, Power Si is the only silicate supplement on the market that allows for quick and easy absorption within the first 24 hours. Maximum Yieldmagazine confirms this claim about Power Si in the lines:
Power Si is the original, patented formula of bioavailable silica for plants with the added benefit of amino acids. Silicon (in the form of Silicic Acid) strengthens cell walls, increases nutrient uptake, and stimulates an immune response. Many other commonly used silicate products are not bioavailable and therefore take longer and need microbial interaction to become available to the plant.
(Maximum Yield, Power Si, para. 8)
Power Si: Now Available at GreenPlanet Wholesale
Power Si has been highly recommended, reviewed and requested by growers in Canada. So, to access the growth-enhancing properties of Power Si, contact your GreenPlanet sales representative today! For more information on the products and services offered at GreenPlanet contact your local garden supply store, or GreenPlanet Wholesale directly.
Work Cited
Maximum, Y. (2021). Power Si. Retrieved March 1st, 2020 from MaximumYield.com
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TrolMaster has recently released the newest version of the Hydro-X Pro (HCS-2) firmware that will enhance both the device’s function as well as the overall user experience. Some of the new features of the firmware include:
A VFD control module for the speed control of AC motors.
A “Spray Mode” for lowing the power or speed of certain devices automatically.
Improved internet connection.
Other small bug fixes and general improvements to the user interface.
How to Update Your Hydro-X Pro
We recommend following the steps below to successfully update your TrolMaster Hydro-X Pro. Before committing to the update, save your system settings. This will allow you to return to your saved environmental settings quickly after the update. Make sure your system is connected to the internet, follow steps 1-14, and enjoy the improved experience of the HCS-2.
Follow Steps (1-14)
You will first want to save your current settings on a USB drive that is 32GB or less.
Insert the USB drive into the controller USB slot on the lower-left corner.
Go to the “System” tab on the upper right corner of the HCS-2.
Select “Import / Export”.
Select “Export all Settings”.
Choose the path to save the file to the USB card, and then name the file.
Select “Export” – the controller will show “Export Settings Complete”. Your settings are now backed up on the USB drive.
Go back to the Settings page then select “System Reset” – “Firmware Update” – Select the “Cloud” update.
When the unit completes installing the update, the unit will restart.
Once the unit restarts, select the Setting page, then select “System Reset” – “Factory Reset” and complete the factory reset.
When the unit completes the factory reset, the unit will restart.
Once the unit restarts, select the “Settings” page, then select “Import / Export”.
Select “Import all Settings”. Next, you will find and select the backup filename you saved earlier.
Select “Open” and then select “Import”. Your settings will be restored, and your controller is ready to function.
After following these steps, your HSC-2 will be ready to function with the improved software. Enjoy the new features and enhanced user experience available on TrolMaster’s premiere environmental control system.
About the Hydro-X Pro (HSC-2)
TrolMaster revolutionized environmental control when it introduced the Hydro-X. The Hydro-X Pro continues the revolution with a 10’ touch-screen and web-based software. With the Hydro-X Pro, growers can customize their environment with enhanced web-based software, set calendar reminders for crop consistency and expect increased garden safety with notifications received through the TrolMaster App.
Watch this video for a brief overview of the TrolMaster Hydro-X Pro.
Customize Your Environment
Customized programming allows an almost limitless degree of control. Each indoor variable (temperature, humidity, CO2, lighting) can be controlled independently, meaning a customized ramp-up or ramp-down can be used to closely simulate natural outdoor conditions, or simply allow complete customization of the environment. Displayed on an easy-to-read and construct “graph” it allows the user to have 100% control of their environment.
Calendar Presets
Another powerful feature of the Hydro-X Pro is the built-in calendar and calendar presets that allow users to schedule an entire crop’s schedule within the Hydro-X Pro. Calendar preset settings including lighting, temperature, humidity, CO2, and timers and can be specified by the user as they “build” their multi-week crop schedules. Reminders can also be programmed to ensure critical tasks are not forgotten.
Control from a Distance
The TrolMaster App will also allow for notifications with separate day/night limits to be received by the user. The web-based software provides easy access and more advanced remote control. Onboard data acquisition and the ability to store and share settings between multiple devices, means that user-defined programs & settings can be saved and loaded into multiple Hydro-X Pro units with ease.
Thanks for choosing GreenPlanet Wholesale as your supplier for all of TrolMaster’s environmental control devices! For more information on the information above, contact your GreenPlanet Representative directly, or your local garden supply store.
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If you’re familiar with AutoPot Watering Systems, you’re probably aware of their newest cultivation device: the AquaValve5. This innovative piece of hardware affords the use of liquid organic nutrients in new and existing AutoPot systems and helps protect against blockages, sediment build and unforeseen hazards. With an increased internal diameter of 66%, there are few challenges the AquaValve5 can’t handle. Even better than permitting the use of organic fertilizer, the AquaValve5 is compatible with a variety of existing AutoPot systems, including the 1Pot, 1Pot XL, XL SmartPot, and easy2grow systems. Want to learn more? Find out how to upgrade your AutoPot system with the AquaValve5 below!
What is the AutoPot AquaValve5?
Like the original design, the AquaValve5 is an intricate float-valve that regulates the passive flow of water into the saucers of the AutoPot self-irrigation system. However, unlike the original float-valve, the AquaValve5 has an increased inlet size of almost 66% compared to the original device and allows gardeners to use a wider variety of organic and mineral-based nutrient systems. Other expected benefits of the new design include faster flow rates, increased reliability and protection against sediment blockages and build-up.
Upgrade Your System With the AquaValve5 Module Accessory Pack
AutoPot Accessory Packs now come standard with the AquaValve5, 9mm, 9-16mm, and 16mm pipe-work and fittings. However, the best news is that all existing AutoPot systems will accommodate the newly designed AquaValve5 float-valve, 9mm hose and 9mm fittings. With this in mind, there is no reason to invest in an entirely new system altogether. Accessory Packs are now available at GreenPlanet Wholesale and contain all the necessary components to upgrade your existing AutoPot to the AquaValve5.
See what’s included in the 1Pot Accessory Pack!
Including parts like a 16-9mm Tee Connector, a 16-9mm Cross Connector, a 9mm Tee Connector, pipework, and of course, the AquaValve5 device, the Accessory Pack will be light work for any grower with AutoPot system experience. Existing reservoirs can also be adapted to work with the AquaValve5; 9mm top hat grommets, golf-filters and inline-taps are available as spare parts to reconfigure hard plastic or FlexiTank reservoirs.
9 mm Tee Connector
16-9mm Tee Connector
16-9mm Cross Connector
Performance and Reliability
With the AquaValve5, no job is impossible. Growers buying new, or upgrading their existing systems with the AquaValve5can rest easy knowing that AutoPot representatives have officially approved the device for use with constant, organic liquid-feed programs – something they have never recommended before. Along with improved nutrient performance, growers can expect faster fill rates and less maintenance associated with mainline blockages and sediment build-up. In discussing the “proof of concept” surrounding the AquaValve5, AutoPot’s representatives had this to say on the motivation behind engineering the new design:
Staying on top means staying alive to how growers grow. We’d never tangle with the proven principles and mechanics of our systems. However, we are always alive to the possibility of adjustments that might optimize them for contemporary use. How about a huge 5mm AquaValve inlet to accommodate the increasingly diverse range of nutrients favoured by growers? Bigger fittings and pipework to serve the new AquaValve, delivering visibly faster flow to the modules for an astoundingly quick fill? All of this new kit compatible with existing trays, lids, and pots.
(AutoPot R&D, 2020, para. 1)
Want to upgrade your AutoPot system with the AquaValve5? Contact a member of GreenPlanet Wholesale today! For all other inquiries about products and services offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale, contact our team or your local garden supply store for more information.
Works Cited
AutoPot R&D. (2020). Proof of concept – AquaValve5. Retrieved, February 17th 2021 from https://www.autopot.co.uk/
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Since its initial release, AutoPot Watering Systems have taken the Canadian market by storm. By passively automating watering cycles, gardeners who have opted for AutoPot solutions have enjoyed an array of advantages in all sectors of cultivation. At GreenPlanet Wholesale, we have been consistently proud to partner with companies that offer the best of technology. With the shared goal of fostering a healthier, greener planet, the research and development team at AutoPot Watering Systems have outdone themselves again.
Canada, meet the AutoPot AquaValve5: a new, innovative piece of hardware that affords the use of liquid organic nutrients in existing AutoPot systems, and helps protect against blockages, sediment build-up and unforeseen, head-scratching hazards. Follow the passages below for more information on this, and other benefits of AutoPot’s latest cultivation device.
Much like the original design, the AquaValve5 is an intricate float-valve that regulates the passive flow of water into the saucers of the AutoPot self-irrigation system. However, unlike the original float-valve, the AquaValve5 has an increased inlet size of almost 66% and allows gardeners to use a wider variety of organic and mineral-based nutrient systems. Other expected benefits of the new design include faster flow rates, increased reliability and protection against sediment blockages and build-up. Read more below for details on AutoPot’s development of the AquaValve5:
Larger Inlets and Hose for Liquid Organic Fertilizer
The most distinguishing feature of the AquaValve5 is its size. With a 5mm internal diameter inlet, and options for either 9mm or 16mm mainline hose, the AquaValve5 makes easy work of viscous, organic and mineral fertilizers. Before releasing the AquaValve5 to the European market, the research and development team at AutoPot thoroughly tested the efficacy of the device in their UK-based R&D facility. For example, in a liquid organic feed test on asparagus peas, the AquaValve5performed with amazing results. Eight 1Pot AutoPot modules made up the control for the test and were given varying doses of plain, reverse osmosis and organic fertilizer irrigation.
AQUAvalve5 – Liquid Organic Feed Test on Asparagus Peas. Read more.
With no surprise, the AquaValve5handled the varying doses of fertilizer and water with no issues. So, the researchers took the test a step further and set-up a ninth 1Pot module to a standalone reservoir, this time letting the system run with a constant flow of liquid organic fertilizer. Based on the data available from our partners at AutoPot, this “wild-card” module performed with excellent success, had no clogging issues or sediment build-up and maintained steady growth rates compared to the control modules.
AutoPot Watering System Accessory Packs now come standard with the AquaValve5, 9mm, 9-16mm, and 16mm pipe-work and fittings. As mentioned above, this option gives growers a much wider variety in fertilizer choice and helps protect against issues of sediment blockage and build-up. If you already have an AutoPot system and want to experiment with liquid organic fertilizer, your existing 1Pot, 1Pot XL, XL SmartPot, and easy2grow trays, pots and lids will all accommodate the new AquaValve5, 9mm and 16mm pipe-work. Existing reservoirs can also be adapted to work with the AquaValve5, as 9mm top hat grommets, golf-filters and inline-taps are available as spare parts to reconfigure hard plastic or FlexiTankreservoirs.
A Word From AutoPot
AutoPot continues to innovate the hydroponic landscape with designs that elevate the potential of a garden. Now with the AquaValve5, no task, method or system is impossible to manage. In discussing the “proof of concept” surrounding the AquaValve5, AutoPot’s representatives had this to say on the motivation behind engineering the new design:
Whether ‘results’ are defined by flavour, size, yield, health, purity or enjoyment, nothing is more important to a grower than ‘results’. If a grower’s preferred means of getting results isn’t open to them they will surely find another way. Hence the changes we’re about to make – changes that keep our systems in line with contemporary use and allow our growers to get exceptional results however they grow.
(AutoPot R&D, 2020, para. 9)
Want to get growing with AutoPot? Contact a member of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s team today! For all other inquiries about products and services offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale, contact our team or your local garden supply store for more information.
Works Cited
AutoPot R&D. (2020). Proof of concept – AquaValve5. Retrieved, February 17th, 2021 from https://www.autopot.co.uk/
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At GreenPlanet Wholesale, we remain consistently committed to providing our clients with the best experience possible. It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses in industries across the globe. These repercussions, much of which include new protocols, safety measures and workplace practices, have otherwise made it challenging to conduct “business as usual”. In response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at GreenPlanet Wholesale remain dedicated to the practices of protecting the well-being of our employees and providing our clients with the same trusted and reliable levels of service.
Due to the steps taken to safeguard the workplace, not to mention other determining factors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are experiencing longer wait-times on processed orders. From manufacturing to distribution, we are doing our best to ensure orders are processed as soon as possible.
Below are some of the steps we have taken to limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus, protect our workforce, and ensure that all future orders are processed and distributed in a timely, efficient manner:
Adapting new digital technologies as outlets of communication.
Driving productivity from a distance.
Risk management.
Following prescribed guidelines in response to the pandemic.
Enabling workplace protocols like physical distancing.
Protecting employee’s mental health.
We appreciate the patience and continued support from our clients as we manage these new challenges, protocols and procedures in 2021. For more information on logistical delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact our team at GreenPlanet Wholesale directly. For all other inquiries about products and services offered by GreenPlanet, contact our team or your local garden supply store for more information.
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GreenPlanet Wholesale welcomes you to our new and improved website. Inside, you’ll find detailed information on products, services and brand partnerships offered exclusively by GreenPlanet Wholesale. In providing our clients with the most positive experience with our online resources, we have compiled a brief announcement detailing helpful tips on navigating our improved website. Before jumping into GreenPlanet’s new and exciting world of innovative gardening, consult the guide below for information regarding the refined aspects of the purchasing tools we offer.
How to Shop: Category and Subcategory Distribution
To help clients quickly access the products they want, GreenPlanet Wholesale has improved its website to display the most relevant information possible. Instead of just displaying brands, the improved website arranges products into Top Categories, allowing customers to choose a specific category of growing or growing related equipment before navigating various brands.
Upon choosing a top category, for example, lighting equipment, a preview of all available lighting products will appear and give you quick and easy access to the brands and equipment currently offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale. If, for instance, you’re particularly interested inLED lighting offered by GreenPlanet Wholesale, scroll over the “Lighting” category on the homepage and browse through available brands displayed by the drop-down subcategory LED Fixtures. This tool can also be extremely helpful to clients who already know which category to browse inorder to find a particular product. Gorilla Grow Tent, for example, is a specific brand of high quality grow tents distributed by GreenPlanet Wholesale; and so, if this information is relevant to a returning client, a selection of available Gorilla brand products can easily be found on the homepage of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved category and subcategory distribution, without needing to access the search bar.
If you happen to know which product you want, or, just want to browse products within a specific category of gardening equipment, access the Shop page to source and review products found in closely linked categories. This feature of our improved website gives clients access to entire lines of brands, while subsequently grouping similar products within subcategories of growing equipment. If you’re interested in Method Seven’s grow room glasses, for example, access a list of available Method Seven products, and other brands associated with garden safety, by selecting the categoryAccessories, and then the subcategory Safety Equipment. This feature of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved website aims to provide clients with a logical distribution of gardening categories, which in turn improves the pace and efficiency at which our online catalogue can be browsed.
The Shop Page
This feature of our improved website gives clients access to entire lines of brands, while subsequently grouping similar products within subcategories of growing equipment.
With top categories ranging from environmental control to propagation, the category distribution offered by our improved website makes the complicated business of indoor gardening that much easier. To further a positive experience, and for the most accurate representation of available products, make sure your current location is registered by GreenPlanet Wholesale’s Canadian or United States directory.
How to Shop: SKU, Filter, Product and Brand Name Search Options
In the process of making improvements to our existing website, we understood the needs of clients to access products with increased speed and accuracy. And, given that in some cases, garden equipment can be very specific, we have added SKU, product, and brand name search options to our improved website. Searching the SKU of a specific product can have major advantages for retailers and commercial gardeners alike; for example, if you or a customer is in need of a small part of a larger growing system, the SKU from the manufacturer could then be directly searched for in GreenPlanet Wholesale’s search bar to reveal the products available. Even the smallest parts of larger systems, like the silicone tabs in the AutoPot AquaValve (APAQ102) can make a difference in a garden’s success. And so, with these additions to our improved website, finding parts with our SKU search options has never been easier.
What Are The Benefits Of Searching By SKU? By typing the SKU code into the search bar you can directly add the exact items you wish to purchase to your cart in record time!
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With these added features, you can source specific products on GreenPlanet Wholesale’s website faster, and with more reliability. But even more impressive about GreenPlanet’s improved website is the attention to detail given to clients while shopping. Filtering options while accessing our online resources can now limit the number of products listed based on options such as brand, category and price. And so, with these options in place, customers can spend more time and energy focused on searching for items they need, with less time wasted in the process of browsing GreenPlanet’s entire catalogue of products.
Quickly find the exact product you are looking for
By searching by SKU codes
Searching for the brand you want
By the product name
We’ve made it simple and easy for you to find the product you want.
How to Shop: Accounts and Payment Options
If you’re interested in creating an account with us, follow the steps of applying with our team and supplying the necessary paperwork. If approved, account holders will have access to wholesale pricing on GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved website. Placing an order on our website, however, is not a completed sales transaction. Like most other online transactions, an order completed on our improved website will be transferred to our sales team for approval. Once approved, accounts will be notified with an email confirming the transaction. Along with the initial transaction, and based on the affordances of your account, users can select a variety of payment options to tender the transaction, including cash, credit, cheque, wire payment, electronic funds transfer, and account credits.
On our improved website, match the names to faces of those behind the innovation at GreenPlanet Wholesale by connecting with our Meet the Team, About Us, andOur Story pages. In hopes of increasing the speed and transparency in which our clients connect with us, theMeet the Team page gives customers first-hand access to contact information for members throughout our sales, accounts, marketing, and logistics departments.
Find the GreenPlanet Representative that you want to talk to!
For all those interested in current information, keep a close eye on ourNews and Announcements page. Inside, you’ll find detailed information on industry news, feature product blogs and new partnership announcements. With so much information available in today’s industry, reliable knowledge online is becoming increasingly rare; and so, for trusted industry news, check out the announcements page on GreenPlanet Wholesale’s improved website.
Yes, access your account to track all pending orders.
Q2: Where can I find the latest tips and advice from GreenPlanet Wholesale?
For all the latest industry news, product information and partnership announcements, refer to our “News and Announcements” page.
Q3: I can’t find a particular product I want. Do you carry it?
For details on product availability, reach out to your GreenPlanet sales rep for the most up to date information.
Q4: Is there free shipping thresholds?
Yes, we have free shipping thresholds. Click the icon to read our blog!
Q5: I’ve noticed a mistake. Who do I tell?
If you’ve noticed an error, contact the marketing department at marketing@mygreenplanet.com with the URL link and a screenshot detailing the problem you’ve found.
Q6: I have GreenPlanet Wholesale’s latest catalogue. Are there any tips on navigating this resource?
Yes, GreenPlanet Wholesale’s catalogue has recently been upgraded to include colour-coded categories and call-out bubbles to enhance the pace at which products can be sourced. Consult the colour-coded categories on the index page and match the available colours with the brand of your choice. Furthermore, as you navigate the catalogue, you’ll notice that the colours of brands change along with their designated categories. Also, keep an eye out for “call-out bubbles” throughout the catalogue. These helpful icons take the shape of GreenPlanet Wholesale’s logo, and offer advice to readers on products and services.
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