Maximum Yield USA 2011 August | Page 36

PRODUCT spotlight Your guide to this month’s hottest items. All Liquid Kelp Products are not the Same – Enter Kelp+ Portable Air Conditioner New From Hydrofarm Kelp+ is a liquid product formulated differently with unique ingredients for enhanced plant performance. It is derived from Ascophyllum Nodosum sea kelp, harvested sustainably from the pristine waters of Northwest Iceland. Most liquid kelp products are formulated using harsh chemical solvents, but Kelp+ is extracted using physical means via a unique rhizobond infusion technology. No heat is required to extract the goodies contained inside. In addition, Kelp+ is fortified with sea minerals and the biodynamic preparations BD500-508…that’s the +! For complete information contact a biodynamic-friendly retailer near you. This ETL-listed 14,000 BTU per hour cooling capacity portable unit will keep your growing area cool. It is energy efficient and can be easily moved to provide cooling where you need it most. It operates using a three speed control panel. It uses side-to-side air distribution to improve cooling performance and offers double pipe airflow for superior energy efficiency. It includes a remote control, a built-in condensation tray, an extendable double-exhaust hose and more. Visit an authorized Hydrofarm retailer near you for more information. Introducing BD Thunder BD Thunder is a new idea in the concept of plant food. Not only does it supply maximum mineral and biological diversity, but it works on an energetic level. Some growers report using as little as one per cent by volume with measureable results. BD Thunder is a genuine biodynamic humus. All of the microbes contained are certified organic from the same biodynamic farm that has been in the same family for 350 years. Use it to create compost starter or to enhance results in soil or hydroponics. For complete information contact a biodynamic-friendly retailer near you. HydroponiX pH Up and Down Bake Bags Turkey Bags Pure water is neutral and has a pH of 7 Who cares? Plants do. . The pH of soil or a hydroponic solution greatly affects the amount of nutrients that a plant can absorb through its root system. Each nutrient element has a different optimal range for absorption. The range of 5.5 to 6.5 optimizes the various nutrient element absorption levels. HydroponiX pH Up and Down are in the mid/high range of potency. Help your plants get the most out of their nutrients by using HydroponiX pH Up and Down. Visit an indoor gardening shop near you for more information. Bake Bags are excellent for cooking and storing meat and poultry, and they also work as extra large garden bags, great for storing and transporting produce, herbs and fertilizer. These bags are larger than the competitor’s bags, waterproof and designed to be cooked or frozen, which makes them super durable. The thick nylon material creates a barrier between the contents of the bag and the outside air, keeping moisture in (or out) and reducing odors. Available in sets of three, 10 or 25, Bake Bags include plastic ties. Order them today from your favorite indoor gardening shop. 34 Maximum Yield USA | August 2011