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SPOTLIGHTING THIS MONTH’S HOTTEST PRODUCTS Ask for them at your local indoor gardening store GroXcess Microscopes Microscopes and a Double Eye Loupe from GroXcess provide powerful magnification for viewing and identifying plant pests, diseases and more. Available in three LED-illuminated models—45X, 60X and adjustable 60X-100X—GroXcess Microscopes deliver the precision focus and clarity required to detect essential details. The GroXcess Double Eye Loupe does double duty with dual 30X and 60X lenses featuring bright LED illumination and a folding cover. All four convenient, pocket-sized models include a protective case, replaceable batteries and a one-year warranty. Visit your nearest indoor garden retailer to learn more. Hydro Flow DeepRoot Irrigation Drip Emitters It’s hard to believe that at less than $5, this simple-looking drip emitter may be the biggest news in the indoor gardening world right now. In a recent study conducted by independent agronomists, the DeepRoot drip emitter led to a 61% reduction in water consumption. In the same study, soil saturation was also vastly improved over traditional drip units. Specifically, it took a DeepRoot Irrigation Drip Emitter only 4.5 hours to reach 50% soil/water content saturation—and only 2.84 gal. of water per vine—versus the leading drip unit’s 9 hours and 7.38 gal. of water per vine. This is an important and affordable development for all growers. In addition to its water conservation advantages, the DeepRoot irrigation system delivers water and nutrients directly to the root zone, promoting downward root growth. This proprietary design virtually eliminates clogging and algae growth on the emitter. Hydro Flow DeepRoot Irrigation Drip Emitters come in 6- and 12-in. sizes. Visit an indoor gardening center to learn more. Neptune’s Harvest Tomato & Veg Formula Tomato & Veg Formula (2-4-2) from Neptune’s Harvest is a complete fertilizer for tomatoes, vegetables and more. Made from fresh fish, seaweed, molasses, yucca extracts and humic acids, this formula is ideal for plants that have intense vegetative stages. Neptune’s Harvest Tomato & Veg Formula leads to an increase in stalk/stem mass and provides the necessary nutrients to help plants develop strong root zones and lush foliage, which increases their tolerance to various diseases, temperature fluctuations and drought, and leads to vigorous yields. Pick some up at a local indoor gardening shop today. ION Double-ended HID Lighting Push lighting efficiency and performance to a higher level by matching new ION DE Electronic Ballasts and Reflectors to the precise specifications of your operation. Available in a range of voltage options, three new dimmable, 1,000-W ION DE Electronic Ballast models use high-frequency microprocessors and advanced safety features to get the most from the double-ended lamps while maximizing the equipment’s lifespans. Additionally, two new versatile ION DE Reflector designs feature 95%-reflective aluminum and are compatible with both ballast-mount and remote positioning to deliver ideal light dispersion in almost any set-up. For more details, visit an indoor gardening shop. 34 Maximum Yield USA | January 2016