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good TO GROW 2 1 3 4 1 | Growlite Black Box 2 | BIOS Icarus 3 | Cyco Platinum Control System A new, highly anticipated control system from Growlite by Barron Lighting Group, the Black Box system is the horticultural industry’s first large-scale lighting controller coupled with environmental monitoring and complete data logging. Growers can input all information via a touch screen and access control remotely. It features 16 individually controlled zones or rooms with the capacity to handle up to 3,072 fixtures. Industrial- grade environmental sensors accurately measure ambient temperature, relative humidity, CO 2 and vapor-pressure deficit. 26 Maximum Yield Vi LED Grow Light An industrial-grade grow light, BIOS’s Icarus Vi LED fixture is only 1.5 inches high and is available in both high-output and low-output models. It boasts HID-equivalent PAR levels and uniform lighting across the crop canopy. With an optimized broad-lighting spectrum, the Icarus Vi maximizes photosynthesis, plant growth, and yields. The fixture has tempered glass covering the LEDs, making it easy to clean and able to handle humid conditions. The cost-efficient Vi comes with a guaranteed five-year warranty. Series Swell Swell (1-5-3) is a late- flowering-stage nutrient for plants. The phosphorus in Swell plays an essential part in photosynthesis and assists with plant maturation, while helping fight against stress. Potassium helps enhance fruit quality. It also has magnesium to activate enzymes needed for grow. Swell is recommended in the later stages (final three weeks) of flowering for maximum effect. With complementary potassium levels, Swell brings sugars to the various parts of the visible plant, allowing for naturally sweeter harvest. 4 | Drip Garden Automatic Watering and Fertilizing System An ideal watering solution for small-space gardening, the Drip Garden is touted as the first patented automatic watering and fertilizing product that’s programmable via a digital timer. It’s perfect for backyards, urban rooftops, balconies, and decks. It can help grow up to 36 plants in a compact 4x4-foot area. It features adjustable hanger arms for plant growth and can accommodate large plants. The Drip Garden is easy to assemble and has a foldable design for winter storage.