New Products

Adriana Heikkila

Ball Seed
Ball WebTrack’s Order Management gives you the industry’s broadest online inventory of seeds and plants—see three weeks of product availability for easy planning. Customizable search options help you find what you need even faster. Receive order confirmations, invoices, statements and more via email subscriptions. Track your order and delivery in real-time for accurate production planning. Get more time in the greenhouse and less time behind your desk. Visit ballseed.com/webtrack to get started today. 

Green Methods
Now available from United States producer Beneficial Insectary, is Stratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly Hypoaspis miles), a soil-dwelling mite capable of the prevention, control and management of various thrips and soil pests. Not only are these mites predators of thrips’ pre-pupal and pupal stages, they’re very effective in controlling fungus gnat larvae, Spring Tails, Strawberry Root Weevil and Cactus Root Weevil. They’ve been used successfully in bedding and potted plant production, seedling and cutting propagation, and poinsettia stock. 

Growers Supply
Designed to provide the optimal growing environment, Pro Solar Star Series 2000 A-Frame Greenhouses from Growers Supply are the solution to the ever-increasing demand for economical vegetable, bedding plant and hydroponic production. These greenhouses provide the optimal growing environment, featuring an energy-efficient continuous roof vent and 6/12 roof design for optimal ventilation and air movement. Available with a variety of customizable options, including heating and ventilation equipment, irrigation systems, grow lights, hydroponic equipment and more, Growers Supply can design a greenhouse to suit the unique needs of any application. 

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Van Belle Nursery
The new FloGo Shipping System from Van Belle Nursery saves labor while potting, reduces freight costs and eliminates waste. Van Belle takes the pots off so growers don’t have to when potting them up into a finished container size, and then sterilizes and re-uses them, eliminating waste. Boxes are 100% recyclable double-walled cardboard. And with our classic-style boxes, Van Belle uses a custom 48-in. x 48-in. pallet-size to maximize space on a truck.

North Creek Nurseries Inc.
Schizachyrium scoparium Standing Ovation from North Creek is a sturdy, upright, no flop/no fuss little bluestem that is the best on the market, standing tall summer through winter. Striking, steel-blue summer color is followed by a fiery autumn mix of orange, yellow and purplish-red. Blades are thicker that other S. scoparium species; very production friendly, even under overhead irrigation systems. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Mature height is 3 to 4 ft. with a 12 to 18-in. spread. Available Week 13, 2014.

Selecta
Every Selecta poinsettia promises you the most efficient production. Each variety is bred for V-shaped and well-branched habits for less breakage, long-lasting cyathia for outstanding shelf life and strong roots to stand up to any watering method. Get regional recommendations and production tips from the experts in the 2014 Selecta Poinsettia Catalog. The 22-page guide features the best varieties that work where you grow. Download it now and see the latest introductions at selectanorthamerica.com/catalog. GT