Greenhouse Insider: New For You

ILF-080 In-Line Filter

The ILF-080 is an in-line filter with hose threads for use with hand-watering tools or drip irrigation systems. This easy-to-clean filter from Dramm Corp. features a stainless steel, reinforced, 80-mesh screen inside an ABS housing. The 80-mesh screen is designed to remove particles that clog watering tools. A swiveling female hose thread makes connections easy.

The ILF-080 is covered with a poly-vinyl foam for a comfortable grip. Perfect for use with the Dramm 1000PL, 750 PL and 350PL Screen-Aire, the in-line filter will remove particulates that clog these and other fine nozzles.

For more information, go to www.dramm.com.

Organic Fertilizer

Worm Power vermicompost, an organic earthworm fertilizer product available from Harris Seeds, is said to increase germination and improve plant performance in greenhouses and in the field. The product is said to improve the soil’s chemical makeup, offering a minimum nitrogen (N), phosphorus(P), and potassium (K) analysis of 1.5-0.7-1.5, as well as many plant-essential nutrients. Actual tested N-P-K analysis has been measured at 3.5-1.5-3.5. Because these organic nutrients are delivered within the stable biological structure of vermicompost, they are released slowly, so there is no risk of fertilizer burn. Worm Power’s macro- and micronutrients are highly soluble and available to the plant due to the bio-processing carried out by the earthworms and microorganisms.

For more information, go to www.harrisseeds.com.

New Tool IDs, Tracks Pests

The new WatchDog 1000 Series Plant Growth Station from Spectrum Technologies is currently available for growers. The Plant Growth System displays temperature, relative humidity, and PAR light levels. Daily light integral (DLI), degree day tracking and average day/night temperature level enhancements are added through SpecWare Software, which is sold separately.

The WatchDog 1000 Series Loggers are avail-able in eight models, providing a wide range of monitoring options. The loggers provide growers with information for early pest/disease forecasting, plant growth monitoring, and efficient irrigation management.

All WatchDog 1000 Series Logger models record more than 10,500 intervals of data (219 days of information at 30 minute reading intervals) in fail-safe, non-volatile memory. The LCD screen displays current sensor readings and battery usage levels.

For more information, go to www.specmeters.com.