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Forever Flowering Greenhouses
Greenhouse Supplies and Light Deprivation
Info@ForeverFlowering.net
www.lightdep.com
1 530-273-LIVE (1-530-273-5483)
PRODUCT CATALOG
1 888-78G-HOUSE (1-888-784-4687)
Why FFG.
Experience. Quality. Service.
FFG began as a vision one day on the farm. Growing. Doing it. Coming up with
ways to do it better. With a background of two decades in the field came the
ideas of how to create products for others to do it as well. With each growing
cycle came a deeper understanding of the plants and their needs. With each
season came lessons from our experience on how to create a better growing
environment that needed less daily input and reduced the margins of error. We are farmers that came
to know and understand our field and create greenhouses to service it. Since 2006 FFG has been the
first in educating growers as to the benefits of growing in greenhouses, utilizing the techniques of
light deprivation and providing our customers with only the highest quality products. Since that time
FFG has continued to set, and raise, the bar of what is now considered the Industry standard. Cutting
edge technology and superior quality products combined with our experience and knowledge
quickly made FFG the Leaders in Light Dep. At FFG we continue to offer only the best, innovative,
energy efficient products available on the market today. Our mission of education continues by
offering seminars nationwide on light deprivation and growing in greenhouses.
When you look through our catalog rest assured that we have painstakingly taken the time to
provide only the best options for your growing needs. Quickly you will realize that this is not a
catalog packed with all kinds of options that can make you wonder where to begin. Instead, we have
narrowed down our product offerings to make available only what you need to get the job done
right the first time. Our approach of offering energy efficient products means that your monthly
overhead will be drastically reduced. Purchasing the highest quality products on the market means
that you can concentrate on growing your crop and not worry about your equipment functioning
properly. Our automated systems come standard with Agrowtek’s cultivation controls. Made in the
USA they are the best the industry has to offer when it comes to monitoring your crop and managing
your greenhouse. All of our structures meet NGMA requirements, the strictest monitoring agency for
structural integrity within the USA for greenhouse manufacturers. Our structure’s components are
tubular galvanized steel with connection points that have been pressed and punched for efficient,
proper installation. Not only does this eliminate the guess work of where to put your holes it also
increases the structural integrity of your equipment. This saves you money when installing your
structure and reduces the need to replace parts down the road. Our greenhouse packages come with
the highest quality fabrics manufactured by a company producing these products for over 125 years.
Our fans and shutters come from the most respected manufacturer in the agricultural industry in
the USA. When preparing for an investment such as the one you are considering you will know that
you’re making the right choice when you invest in a Forever Flowering product.
Customer Service and education are the backbone of Forever Flowering. Guiding you into the exact
product you need to fit your budget and accomplish your goal is what we do. Our team of trained
professionals are available to answer your questions, give you tours, and put you in the position to be
successful in what you are doing. We don’t stop once we’ve sold you your products. We are available
to make sure they arrive on time, are what you ordered and that you have everything you need to
move forward. The true sign of success at FFG are our customers that keep coming back year after
year. When considering the purchase of your greenhouse, fabrics, heating, lighting, nutrients or
growing medium give us a call or come in for a tour. We offer everything needed for the beginning
farmer all the way to multi-acre commercial professionals. At FFG we are here to help you succeed
because your success is ours as well. FFG, we have you covered!
Cold Frame
Available Widths 16’ & 20’
• Meets NGMA engineering standards
• Non Code structure
• Great for the beginner gardener
• 16’ wide is easiest for pulling blackout tarps over
the top
• 20’ wide can be set up for pulling blackout tarps
inside or over the top
• Quick and easy install and take down
KEY BENEFITS:
• Instructions included
• Tubular galvanized steel
• Tube ends are pressed and holes are punched
• Fasteners included
• Arches 1 3/8” diameter and installed on a 6’
center
• Stubs are 1 5/8”
• 1 run of ‘z’ shaped condensation collecting
purlins come standard. 3 runs optional
• 16’ wide-peak height- 7’6”
• 20’ wide-peak height-10’7” with 6’ high straight
sidewalls
• Knee Braces-1 3/8”
Cold Frame
16’ Wide Cold Frame
16’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $1634 $2068 $2496 $2928 $3359 $3790 $4221 $4653 $5084 $5515 $5947
2 $93 $140 $186 $232 $279 $325 $372 $418 $464 $511 $557
Basic 16‘ Wide Cold Frame includes
1. Frame, roof cover (ground to ground,) Lock Down and Splice
(fabric locking hardware)
2. Additional Purlins
Upgrades:
• HAF Fans: 8” - $140.00 or 12” - $190.00
• White ground cover: $.20 sq/ft
20’ Wide Cold Frame
20’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $1867 $2408 $2948 $3489 $4030 $4570 $5111 $5652 $6192 $6733 $7274
2 $4458 $4999 $5540 $6444 $6985 $7526 $8066 $8607 $9148 $9688 $10229
3 $2373 $2656 $2939 $3223 $3506 $3789 $4072 $4356 $4639 $4922 $5205
4 $93 $140 $186 $232 $279 $325 $372 $418 $464 $511 $557
Basic: Frame, stubs, arches, purlins, bracing, polyweave roof and end walls, Lock Down and Splice
(fabric locking hardware), bolts, nuts, and instructions.
Classic: Everything in the Basic, plus end wall kits , dual exhaust and dual intake shutters.
1. Basic 20‘ Wide Cold Frame
2. Classic 20‘ Wide Cold Frame
3. Roll-up walls for either the Basic or the Classic
4. Additional Purlins
Upgrades:
• Tie Bars: $89.23 per 12’ of greenhouse length
• HAF Fans: 8” - $140.00, 12” - $190.00
• Doors: 4’ - $863.12, 6’ - $976.87
• White Ground Cover: $.20 sq/ft
• Auto Roll-up walls: $ 3,800
*prices are subject to change without notice
Northern Latitude Available Widths 24’ & 30’
• Meets NGMA engineering standards
• With the optional ridge vent and roll up
sidewalls this structure can cool passively
• Designed for added snow and wind loads
• Internal manual blackout options
• Available with FFG’s AutoFlowerer auto light
deprivation kit with manual override
• You can start with a Basic package and
upgrade at any time
• Comparably priced to a Cold Frame with many
more options to expand.
KEY BENEFITS:
• Instructions included
• Tubular galvanized steel
• Tube ends are pressed and holes are punched
• Fasteners included
• Arches 2 3/8” diameter and installed on a 6’
center (4’ available)
• Stubs 2 5/8”
• 3 runs of ‘z’ shaped condensation collecting
purlins come standard for 24’ wide
• 5 runs of ‘z’ shaped condensation collecting
purlins come standard for 30’ wide
• 15’ peak height with 6’ high straight sidewalls
• Code houses have 1 3/8” tie bars with 2 tubing
webs for each arch
• Non code house available without tie bars
• International Building Codes:
• NL30 : 12# Live Load / 105 C Wind Load -
6’ O/C Std Tie Bar height at each arch
• NL30: 12# Live Load / 105 C Wind Load /
30# Snow Load - 4’ O/C Std Tie Bar height
at each arch
• NL24: 12# Live Load / 105 C Wind Load /
25# Ground Snow Load - 4’ O/C Standard
Tie Bar Height at each arch
• NL24: 12# Live Load / 100 C Wind Load - 6’
O/C Standard Tie Bar height at each arch
Northern Latitude PRICING
4FT. on CENTER
24’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $3595 $4855 $6115 $7374 $8634 $9894 $11154 $12413 $13673 $14933 $16193
2 $13687 $15856 $18026 $20477 $22646 $24816 $26985 $29155 $31324 $33493 $35663
30’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $3989 $5456 $6923 $8390 $9857 $11324 $12791 $14258 $15725 $17192 $18659
2 $14574 $16902 $19229 $22041 $24368 $26696 $29024 $31351 $33679 $36007 $38335
6FT. on CENTER
24’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $3072 $4070 $5068 $6066 $7065 $8063 $9061 $10059 $11057 $12056 $13054
2 $13164 $15072 $16979 $19169 $21077 $22985 $24983 $26901 $28708 $30616 $32524
30’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $3172 $4231 $5290 $6349 $7407 $8466 $9525 $10584 $11643 $12702 $13760
2 $13757 $15677 $17596 $19999 $21919 $23838 $25758 $27677 $29597 $31516 $33436
1. Basic Northern Latitude Greenhouse: Frame, Roof Cover (ground to ground), Lock Down and
Splice (fabric looking hardware).
2. Classic Northern Latitude Greenhouse: Everything in the Basic, plus manual ridge vent,
manual rollup walls, end wall kits, polyweave end wall covers, dual shutters and dual exhaust
fans.
Basic Upgrades
Polyweave end walls: $449.62
Manual Ridge Vent, 24’ Long: $2813 - Additional 12’ Sections - $660.71
Manual Rollup Walls, 24’ Long: $2372.31 - Additional 12’ Sections: $283.25
End Wall Kits: $1301.26
Classic Upgrades:
Sheet Metal or Poly Carbonate End Walls: $1285.23
Auto Rollup Walls: $3800.00
Auto Ridge Vent: $1900.00
More Options:
Doors: 4’ - $903.12, 6’ - $1042.87, 8’ - $1985.20
HAF Fans: 12” - $190.00, 20” - 265.00
Tie Bars: $105 per 12’ section of length
Engineered Stamped Plans: $5100.00
*prices are subject to change without notice
The Original Gardener (OG)
Available widths 18’, 24’, 30’ and 42’
* Meets NGMA engineering standards KEY BENEFITS:
* Custom engineered for high snow and wind * Instructions included
loads * Tubular galvanized steel
* Ideal for commercial applications with gutter- * Tube ends are pressed and holes are
connected options punched
* Considered a ‘Dry House” due to it’s built in * Fasteners included
condensate controls * 4” square sidewall columns
* With available ridge vent and side vents this * 2 7/8” or 4” diameter interior columns on 12’
structure can cool passively centers
* Glazed with polycarbonate making for a more * 12’ on center column and truss spacing allow
secure structure for more light, growth and movement
* Side and end walls can be glazed with sheet * Eave height 10’, 12’ and 14’
metal and roof glazed in polycarbonate * 6:12 roof pitch aids
making for a very stealth looking greenhouse -condensate removal
* Available with FFG’s AutoFlowerer automated -air circulation
light deprivation kit with manual override -passive cooling
* Can be glazed with sheet metal and insulated -low angle winter lighting
creating a connected processing facility, head -heating, lighting and equipment
house, office or warehouse operation
Contact us to custom design your commercial greenhouse
Retractable Greenhouses
Available widths 24’, 30’ and 41.5’
* Meets NGMA engineering standards * The higher yields of retractable roof
* The ideal structure when you can open your greenhouses allow the grower to build fewer
roof completely acres while still maintaining the same overall
* Utilizes the ability to allow beneficial UVs while yield
roof is open and filters harmful UV when the * Can be built in warmer climates where
roof is closed land is cheaper since cooling is no longer a
* Retractable roof and roll up sidewalls allow for limiting factor and heating is not necessary
passive cooling * It may not be necessary to install horizontal
* Custom engineered for high wind though not air flow fans since the opening of the walls
ideal for heavy snow loads and roof allows the wind to circulate more
* Great house for desert applications effectively
* Ideal for commercial applications with gutter- * One motor can power up to 1.2 acres of
connected options Retractable roof making for extremely low
* Available with FFG’s AutoFlowerer automated energy consumption
light deprivation kit with manual override * Growers using retractable roof greenhouses
* Retractable roofs afford the benefits of have experienced a:
the natural outdoors and a greenhouse • 50%- 100% reduction in fungicide usage.
environment while avoiding the negatives of • 50%- 100% reduction in growth regulator usage.
each • 10% - 100% reduction in pesticide usage.
• 50%-100% reductions in herbicide usage
Contact us to custom design your commercial greenhouse
LIGHT DEPRIVATION Light deprivation, light dep, is the ability to control the amount of hours of light, or photoperiod, that your plant is receiving. Typically done indoors under grow lights by turning the lights on and off though in a greenhouse it is done by blocking the sunlight out of the structure with blackout fabrics. This gives the grower the ability to control the flowering cycle of a plant when dealing with natural lighting. Outdoor farmers usually get one harvest at the end of the fall when all ‘full sun’ plants come to fruition. A farmer utilizing the technologies of light dep can harvest when ever they want and multiple times on the same piece of land. By harvesting before the usual fall crop a grower gains the ability to bring product to market when supply is lower and demand is higher creating a more valuable end product. The grower also creates more control over changing seasonal weather patterns by harvesting in more favorable times of the year with regards to fall rains and cold. Light deprivation can be done either manually or automatically. At FFG we were the first company to produce a fully automated light dep greenhouse with zero lumens of light. We have several greenhouse styles offering our AutoFlowerer automated light deprivation system. We are also the company that pioneered the manual light dep industry by introducing the original Breathable blackout fabric and offering the highest quality non breathable blackout fabrics that can be used season after season. In 2012 FFG also brought the game changing Breathable Wall into the market giving growers the ability to provide full air flow with no light penetration eliminating the build up of excess heat and humidity while crops were ‘blacked out’.
THE AUTOFLOWERER KIT
• The AutoFlowerer Kit is available in the Northern Latitude and Original Gardener with the
capability to light dep our structures that range from 24’x24’ to acres of single roof automated
cultivation.
• Manual override included for power outages
• The largest amount of cubic feet in an automated blackout system
• Available in black on white OR white on white
• Black on white is best for any time the end goal is to remove all light while white on white is
available for cycles with full time lighting, late Fall though early Spring (The fabrics can be changed
with each of the intended seasons)
• Extremely energy efficient
• Comes with FFG’s Triple Layer Breathable Blackout fabric and 100% blackout seals
• Equipment hanging bars allow for installation of supplemental lights and fans in the blackout zone
• Most packages come with the Breathable Wall for full airflow when blackout is closed
• Tried and true for zero lumens of light insuring a successful harvest
AUTO FLOWERER KIT DEFINITIONS:
1. STANDARD: Includes FFG’s exclusive Breathable Blackout curtains and our 100% blackouts
seals, tiebars, rods, and Agrowtek’s motor controller and timer (customer supplies plywood/metal
corrugated walls).
2. DELUXE: Includes STANDARD package PLUS FFG’s Breathable Wall to cover fans and shutters for
FULL air flow when your blackout cover is closed, automation for ridge vent and roll up walls, metal
corrugated end walls up to the blackout roof & polycarbonate from blackout roof to ridge. The
deluxe package also includes Agrowtek’s controller unit, text and email alert option, outdoor weather
monitoring for enhanced control of your walls and ridge vents, light level control for your lightIng, and
the ability to run multiple zones.
24’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $8824 $10427 $12031 $13635 $15239 $16842 $18446 $20050 $21654 $23257 $24861
2 $21890 $23494 $25097 $26401 $28005 $29609 $31212 $32816 $34420 $36023 $37627
30’ W 24’ 36’ 48’ 60’ 72’ 84’ 96’ 108’ 120’ 132’ 144’
1 $9074 $10840 $12605 $14371 $16137 $17903 $19668 $21434 $23200 $24965 $26731
2 $22141 $23906 $25672 $27138 $28904 $30669 $32435 $34201 $35967 $37732 $39498
* Add AutoFlowerer Kit pricing to Northern Latitute pricing to get full package price
* FFG supplies breathable blackout and non-breathable blackout tarps, wire and monofilament for manual blackout
designs as well
*prices are subject to change without noticeThe Breathable Wall Tested at less than 5% air restriction the Breathable Wall is the perfect addition when full airflow and no light is required. When used in a greenhouse in con- junction with a fan the Breathable Wall will eliminate heat and humidity while blackout tarps are closed. Utilize the Breathable Wall in an indoor grow room to replace light deadening ducting that also decrease airflow. When used indoors the Breathable Wall can be used to separate rooms into different photoperiods without the need for individual ventilation systems. Simply install the Breathable Wall in one room on your exhaust fan, separate the rooms with another unit of the Breathable Wall and put one on your intake vent. The exhaust fan will pull the air from one room into the other and the amount of equipment and controllers needed to run multiple rooms is reduced. It’s rigid flush mount frame make for easy installation while it’s available adaptor plate allows for a quick connection to smell cleansing filters. • Upgrade any light dep or indoor grow room design • Available from 12”x12” to full wall size • Can be used to cover intake shutters and exhaust fans or installed as a knee wall for manual greenhouse blackout designs
BREATHABLE WALL PRICING STANDARD SIZES List Price 12” x 12” w/ Flush Mount Framing $184.87 14” x 14” w/ Flush Mount Framing $205.87 800 Kit Includes Both Items Above $348.73 16” x 16” w/ Flush Mount Framing $224.79 21” x 21” w/ Flush Mount Framing $254.20 1440 Kit Includes Both Items Above $436.99 30” x 30” w/ Flush Mount Framing $334.03 36” x 36” w/ Flush Mount Framing $462.17 3840 Kit Includes Both Items Above $705.87 36” x 36” w/ Flush Mount Framing $462.17 42” x 42” w/ Flush Mount Framing $563.01 5760 Kit Includes Both Items Above $987.40 HEIGHT X WIDTH (Flush Mount Frame Panels Sold Separately Below) List Price 12” x 60” $130.26 24” x 60” $258.41 36” x 60” $386.56 48” x 60” $514.71 48” x 48” $415.97 60” x 60” $628.14 72” x 60” $741.59 84” x 60” $876.06 96” x 48” $798.31 96” x 60” $1,000.00 FRAME PANELS List Price 12” Side Frame Panel $29.41 24” Side Frame Panel $33.60 36” Side Frame Panel $37.83 72” Side Frame Panel $50.43 84” Side Frame Panel $54.63 96” Side Frame Panel $60.93 48” Top, Bottom, or Side Frame Panel $39.91 60” Top, Bottom, or Side Frame Panel $44.13 ACCESSORIES List Price Metal Brace 10” $18.91 Metal Brace 10” Short $18.91 Ducting Adaptor Kit from BW 12”/14” to Round 8” or 6” $126.06 *prices are subject to change without notice
FFG Fabrics
Blackout Fabrics
Non Breathable Blackout Fabric
Greenhouse
-Black on white
-Light weight
Cover
-Pre cut dimensions only
Non Breathable Reinforced Film
Triple-Layer Breathable -Black on white
-Black on white -Available in custom dimensions
-Light weight -Thicker and heavier than non
-Pre cut dimensions only breathable blackout fabric
• 10 Mil
• 85% light transmission
Shade & Privacy Screens • UV stabilized
30% 50% • Filters out harmful
Standard width: 13’ Standard width: 17.5’ UVB
• Anti-fog/condensation
coating
40% • 100% light diffusion
Standard 60% properties
width:17.5’ Standard width: 17.5’
Energy Screens
SLS10UP XLS 15 FB XLS 16 FB FFG Breathable Privacy
Standard widths Standard widths Standard widths & Frost Protection
14.10-15.41-17.38 14.10-15.41-17.38 14.10-15.41-17.38 Standard width 13.12
20% shade - 43% savings 55% shade - 57% savings 65% shade - 62% savings
InsectNets Ground Covers
Econet S
Standard Widths 6.56-11.15’
Econet F Black
Standard Width 11.15’ Standard Width: 17’
Econet Citrus White
Standard Widths 13.12-16.40’ Standard Widths: 17’FOREVER FLOWERING GREENHOUSE’S FABRIC PRICING Polyweave Greenhouse FABRIC 85% Light Transmission, 100% Diffused - 10 MIL List Price Custom Dimensions - sq. ft. $0.33 Reinforced Poly FILM Black/White NON-BREATHABLE Blackout - 12 MIL List Price Custom Dimensions - sq. ft. $0.33 Polyweave FABRIC Black/White NON-BREATHABLE Blackout - 10 MIL List Price 12’ wide x any length - sq. ft. $0.40 30’ x 55’ - 1,650 sq. ft. $657.27 30’ x 65’ - 1,950 sq. ft. $763.64 30’ x 105’ - 3,150 sq. ft. $1,214.29 42’ x 55’ - 2,310 sq. ft. $909.09 42’ x 76’ - 3,192 sq. ft. $1,272.73 42’ x 105’ - 4,410 sq. ft. $1,745.45 54’ x 55’ - 2,970 sq. ft. $1,181.82 54’ x 76’ - 4,104 sq. ft. $1,618.18 54’ x 105’ - 5,670 sq. ft. $2,236.36 Original Triple Layer FABRIC Black/White BREATHABLE Blackout List Price 15’ x 25’ - 375 sq. ft. $454.55 15’ x 40’ - 600 sq. ft. $732.00 15’ x 45’ - 675 sq. ft. $818.18 15’ x 75’ - 1,125 sq. ft. $1,363.64 22’ x 65’ - 1,430 sq. ft. $1,998.53 22’ x 105’ - 2,310 sq. ft. $3,181.82 37’ x 30’ - 1,110 sq. ft. $1,454.55 37’ x 55’ - 2,035 sq. ft. $2,545.45 37’ x 76’ - 2,812 sq. ft. $3,636.36 37’ x 105’ - 3,885 sq. ft. $4,818.18 52’ x 55’ - 2,869 sq. ft. $3,636.36 52’ x 76’ - 3,952 sq. ft. $4,909.09 52’ x 105’ - 5,460 sq. ft. $6,818.18 White + Black Ground Cover List Price 17’ wide x any length - sq. ft. $0.20 White Shade Cloth List Price 30% 13’ wide x any length - sq. ft. $0.31 40% 17.5’ wide x any length - sq. ft. $0.31 50% 17.5’ wide x any length - sq. ft. $0.32 60% 17.5’ wide x any length - sq. ft. $0.33 *prices are subject to change without notice
dragonfly
earth medicine
Dragonfly Earth Medicine is alchemy in motion . . . organic herbs, mycelium, mushrooms
and bacterias blended to bring healing products to plants and humans.
DEM DEM
.
lush Roots Brilliant Black
840
Full Spectrum Herbal Herbal Humates for Soils
Endo- inoculant
454g. 454g.
Lush Roots Brilliant Black
A Powerful Organic Herbal Endomycorrhizae Inoculant that Organic Alfalfa blended with Micronized Humates and
encourages ultimate nutrient uptake. Expands root mass and beneficial bacterias. A Replenishing and Restorative soil
brings biodiversity to your garden. amendment for all stages of plant growth.
DEM DEM
Radiant Green Fat Flowers
3-6-6
6-3-3 Superfood Brew
Superfood Brew for Plants for flowering/fruiting plants
454g. 454g.
Radiant Green Fat Flowers
Ideal base nutrient. A Complete Organic Herbal and Bacteria A superb Organic blend of Herbs and Bacterias that specifically
Supplement that supports Ultimate Immune Health for your aide in Extraordinary Yields. Excellent as a everyday nutrient
gardens. A Biostimulant that is good for every feeding during a during the flowering and fruiting stages of a garden cycle.
plant's vegetative stage. The Quintessential brew and soil Makes a fantastic brew and soil amendment.
amendment.
DEM Dragonfly Earth Medicine is dedicated to
replenishing ultimate immune response of
plants through organic herbal practices. By
Natural Mistik blending herbal superfoods with conscious
inoculants, we have created plant nutrients
Full Cycle Herbal Foliar Spray by using Alchemy that is biodiverse. The
future of farming lies in the hands of
454g. organics. Replenish your gardens with
Dragonfly Earth Medicine, from seed to
ultimate yields.
Natural Mistik
A Wicked Organic Herbal Blend that is used to nourish plants
through foliar spraying. Can be used regularly for clean leaves
and Essential Vitamin and Mineral Nutrient Uptake.
DEM & FFG ~ bringing herbalism back to the plants!dragonfly earth medicine, healing plants and humans
Lush Roots 840 Brilliant Black
INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS:
*Kelp, *Nettle, *Alfalfa, Humic acid, Humic Acid *Alfalfa Leaf, *Evaporated cane juice, *Bacillus
*Endomycorrizae blend (glomus intraradices, glomus aggregatum, Subtilus, *Bacillius Pumilus, *Bacillus Megatarium, *Bacillus
.
glomus etunicatum, glomus mosseae), *Bacteria Blend , Licheniformis, *Bacillius
(bacillus subtilis, bacillus pumilus, bacillus megaterium, bacillus Amyliloquefaciens. (*Certified Organic)
licheniformis, bacillus amyloliquefaciens), Trichoderma harzianum, CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS:
Trichoderma konigii. (*certified organic). Active Ingredients
24% Humic Acid derived from Lignite
CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS:
20% Organic Alfalfa Leaf (Medicago Sativa)
Active Ingredients 5% Organic Sugar (Evaporated cane juice sugar)
8% Humic Acid derived from lignite
16.3% Ascophyllum nodosum (Kelp) Bacillus subtilis - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
9% Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) Bacillus pumilus - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
9% Medicago sativa (Alfalfa) Bacillus megaterium - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Bacillus licheniformis - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Glomus intraradices - 55.0 propagules/gm Bacillus amyloliquefaciens - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Glomus mosseae - 55.0 propagules/gm 50.9% Inert Ingredients
Glomus aggregatum - 55.0 propagules/gm
Glomus etunicatum - 55.0 propagules/gm
Fat Flowers
Bacillus subtilis - 3,965,000 cfu/gm alfalfa leaf, *nettle leaf, *kelp, *wild yam,
Bacillus megaterium - 3,965,000 cfu/gm *burdock root, *turkey rhubarb, *horsetail, *raw cacao,
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens - 3,965,000 cfu/gm humic acid, azomite, *sugar, * *bacillus subtilis,
Bacillus pumilus - 3,965,000 cfu/gm *bacillus pumilus, *bacillus megaterium, *bacillus
Bacillus licheniformis - 3,965,000 cfu/gm
licheniformis, *bacillus amyloliquefaciens.
Trichoderma harzianum - 495,594 cfu/gm (*certified organic).
Trichoderma konigii - 495,594 cfu/gm GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
57.6% Inert Ingredients
Total Nitrogen (N)…………………………3%
Available Phosphate (P2O5)…………..6%
Radiant Green Soluble Potash (K2O)……………………6%
Derived from Alfalfa,Nettle, Kelp, Wild Yam, Burdock, Turkey
INGREDIENTS:
*alfalfa leaf, *kelp, *nettle, *wild yam Rhubarb, Horsetail, Cacao and Volcanic Ash.
root, *spirulina, *horsetail, humic acid, azomite,
*sugar, *azospirillum brasilense, *bacillus subtilis, ALSO CONTAINS NON PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS:
*bacillus pumilus, *bacillus megaterium, *bacillus 5% Humic Acid derived from Lignite
licheniformis, *bacillus amyloliquefaciens.(*certified organic). 5% Organic Sugar (Evaporated cane juice sugar)
Bacillus subtilis - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Bacillus pumilus - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Total Nitrogen (N)………………………..6% Bacillus megaterium - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Available Phosphate (P2O5)…………..3% Bacillus licheniformis - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Soluble Potash (K2O)……………………3% Bacillus amyloliquefaciens - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Derived from Alfalfa,Nettle, Kelp, Wild Yam, Spirulina, Horsetail and
Volcanic Ash. Natural Mistik
ALSO CONTAINS NON PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS:
5% Humic Acid derived from Lignite *alfalfa leaf, *nettle leaf, *kelp, *noni fruit, *lavender flowers,
5%Evaporated cane juice ( Sugar) *rosemary , *calendula flowers , *horsetail, *sugar, humic acid,
Bacillus subtilis - 7,930,000 CFU per gram *bacillus subtilis, *bacillus pumilus, *bacillus megaterium, *bacillus
Bacillus pumilus - 7,930,000 CFU per gram licheniformis, *bacillus amyloliquefaciens, bacillus thuringiensis,
Bacillus megaterium - 7,930,000 CFU per gram trichoderma harzianum, trichoderma konigii (*certified organic)
Bacillus licheniformis - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS:
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
Active ingredients:
Azospirillum brasilense - 7,930,000 CFU per gram
20% Ascophyllum nodosum (kelp)
20% Urtica Dioica (stinging nettle)
20% Medicago Sativa (alfalfa)
5% Morinda Citrifolia (noni fruit)
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5% Equisetum (horsetail)
quality of organic herbs, micronized humates, organic 5% Humic acid derived from lignite.
bacterias, and 100,000 props. per lb. endomycorrhizae. All 5% Evaporated Cane Juice (sugar)
5% Lavandula Lamiaceae (lavender flower)
of our products are super high concentrated blends for your
5% Calendula Officinalis (calendula flowers)
gardens. Enjoy, the results are astounding! 5% Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary)
Bacillus pumilus ~ 7,930,000 CFUs per gram
dragonfly Bacillus megaterium ~ 7,930,000 CFUs per gram
Bacillus licheniformis ~ 7,930,000 CFUs per gram
earth medicine Bacillus subtilis ~ 7,930,000 CFUs per gram
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ~ 7,930,000 CFUs per gram
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See our website for a more complete list of FFG’s offerings.Overhead
I have been approached many times by people wanting
to spend a lot of money to improve their greenhouse
environment. My advice is usually to tell them that the
most effective and cost efficient thing you can do to
upgrade your greenhouse is make sure you have a high
Overhead. What is over the canopy of your plants matters quality fabric covering for your structure. Greenhouse
more than you might think. The light you provide affects fabrics differ from greenhouse films in several ways. A
your plant in many ways. There are several artificial lighting fabric will have visible ‘fabric strands’ comprising of its
systems that market themselves as the closest spectrum to composition while a film will look more like a plastic
the sun. We are what we eat. If we do not eat a full spectrum bag or a plastic drop cloth. Fabrics are more durable
of food we will be deficient in certain aspects within our and are typically tear and puncture resistant allowing
being. This holds true for plants. If a plant is grown under them to last years longer than films. They won’t yellow
lights that are anything less than the COMPLETE spectrum nor deteriorate quickly keeping them out of the landfill
of the sun we must consider that they might be deficient in longer. Films tend to create hot spots on plants creating
certain aspects of their being. Plants, whether grown for food environments that are inconsistent and more prone to
or medicine, will only contain what they are given through disease and infestation. Look for fabrics that are light
their water, microbes, food, air and light. What is not grown diffused. The diffused properties of a high quality fabric
under the full spectrum of the sun will be lacking at least one allow the light to be more evenly spread throughout
aspect of its medicinal or nutritional constituents. a greenhouse and penetrate deeper into the canopy
and under growth. It will ‘soften’ the sun while still
Though the sun is the ideal source of lighting for plants it providing everything the plant desires. Anti-fog/
also has some aspects that can affect a plant negatively. The condensation coatings are available on some products.
invisible waves of ultraviolet radiation from the sun have A proper fabric will filter out UV B allowing a plant to
two major components, UV A and UV B. Amongst other excel beyond the growth of full-sun plants that do not
things, UV A makes Vitamin D absorption in our skin possible receive this filtration. Light diffusion and UV B filtration
though it is also what causes our skin to burn from too much will increase terpene production. Higher terpene
exposure. UV B is a shorter wave that can be more harmful to production translates into more material available for
our skin and to plants. Causing cancer in humans it has similar making concentrates and oils of your plants as well as
detrimental effects to plants. Over exposure to UV B can giving them the shiny look of a plant that was grown
impair the growth of a plant and can cause for lower yields, under lights. These factors also assist in keeping soil
decreased immunity and more susceptibility to insects and temperatures down and lowering temperatures on the
disease. Human impact on the Ozone layer has depleted its surface of the leaf of the plant reducing your need for
ability to effectively filter UV B radiation and this is impacting water and nutrients and allowing for higher ambient
plants, people, animals and marine life. One way to utilize temperatures in the structure.
the beneficial aspects of the sun while avoiding the negative
impacts of its harmful rays is to grow under greenhouse Overhead. The bottom line of your financial success
materials that filter out UV B, either partially or completely. when growing for profit is greatly affected by the
amount it takes to produce a market-ready product.
Reducing your overhead is the easiest way to increase
your profit margins. Growing in a greenhouse reduces
your annual production expenditures by at least 50%.
This increase in profitability is the main component
that is going to allow greenhouse and full sun grown
crops to dominate the market and greatly diminish the
possibility of a profitable indoor grow operation.
Properly setting up an indoor room costs quite a bit of
money. Most people are leasing or renting buildings
that they then have to build their grow room in, wire itthe year that the sun does not provide the desired
amount of light, for keeping plants in their vegetative
cycle. Blackout tarps, preferably breathable, allow
one to cut out the light of the sun in a greenhouse.
Although this can be done manually some
greenhouse companies have mastered the ability to
set up these systems automatically making it possible
for large scale grows as well as smaller style grows
that are consistent in their light cycles. Consistent
light cycles are important so as not to throw off the
natural growth patterns of your plant. By controlling
the cycles of light in your structure one gains control
and ventilate it as well. When the lease is up all of these costs of when their plants flower. Through this use of the
are lost and a good majority of the building materials are not Light Deprivation technique a grower gains the
able to be reused again. Once you factor in the cost of all the ability to control when they harvest allowing them to
lights and grow equipment the buildout winds up being in meet higher market demand times of the year. When
the same ballpark as it would cost to set up a greenhouse combined with supplemental lighting and heating
to grow the same amount of finished product in. The huge the farmer can create an environment for year round
difference between the two is that the indoor room is fully production providing fresh crops whenever desired.
dependent on the usage of lights and fans and the cost of
the electricity to run them. Electrical costs can run between When budgeting for a new project I suggest that you
25%-40% of your income depending on how successful of make your greenhouse one of the main priorities.
a grow you managed to pull off. A greenhouse can almost This is not a place to cut corners. Every percent that
eliminate this cost for half of the year while still dramatically a structure can increase your quality and quantity of
lowering it for the remainder of the year. Ridge and side vents your production translates to larger profit margins. A
allow for passive cooling while the sun provides a free source few bucks saved in the purchase of your greenhouse
of light. No commercial product in the world is grown strictly can translate to thousands lost down the line. Look
indoors unless there are laws prohibiting them from growing for companies that specialize in Light Deprivation.
in public. I believe over the next few years we will see indoor These days companies are getting in the game
cultivation become a methodology of growing strictly for because they see the potential of capturing a market
hobby growers while more commercial grows will be done that has profit potential. Ask your greenhouse
under the sun. company if they understand your market and how
long they have been in that market. Ask them if they
Even though full sun growing provides for the least expensive are growers or just metal manufacturers unfamiliar
square footage to grow it lacks certain securities and with the needs of, and how to grow, your plant. Make
conveniences that available while growing in a greenhouse. sure that their structures have been tested and that
Greenhouses will protect a crop from rain or snow. It will they have a track record for success in the field that
keep it warm when it is cold outside. As I mentioned earlier you are in. It’s less expensive to do something right
it will diffuse and filter the properties of the sun that can the first time than to fix something that reduced
be too intense for the plant. It will keep your plant and soil your initial investment in the beginning. A high
cooler and give an overall more desirable finished product. quality greenhouse will not only give you peace
But most importantly a greenhouse offers you the ability of mind it will be the container in which you have
to control your photoperiod, or light cycle, through the the possibility to create an ideal environment year
techniques of Light Deprivation. Just as an indoor grower round. It will reduce the overhead that it takes to
controls their light cycle by turning their lights on and off a produce the crops you desire when you desire them.
greenhouse grower can control their light cycles by cutting What this creates is the ability to focus fully on plant
out the light of the sun in the vegetative seasons of the year, production and health. This further supports your
for early flowering, and supplement light in the seasons of possibility of success, forever.The Year-Round Greenhouse
by Eric Brandstad
You’ll need different things from your greenhouse in the hot summer months than you will in the
depths of winter.
The science of greenhouse growing is at an all-time high. Running a greenhouse in the summer and
the winter are two completely different things, however—what sets them apart?
Winter
Most people recognize the advantages of a greenhouse when it’s cold outside. A greenhouse in
the winter can play a crucial role in providing gardeners with a means of extending their growing
season. During the day the sun warms the air, plants and soil, while at night the greenhouse provides
protection from cold temperatures. In order for this process to work the greenhouse must be sealed,
with only ventilation fans and intakes as sources for fresh air. With supplemental lighting and some
heat, a ‘controlled’ environment is now achievable.
A controlled environment is one in which outside factors like temperature extremes, dry conditions
or long periods of darkness are not allowed to adversely affect crops growing within it—all
these factors are set and controlled by the grower. But the grower must create and maintain an
environment that nurtures plants completely—just because the air temperature feels right doesn’t
mean the soil or water temperature is actually ideal for the plants. Some growers have found that
adding lights and above-air heat has actually resulted in up to 40 per cent decreases in production—
when supplemental lighting and root zone heating are added to the mix, though, these problems
disappear. Ambient air temperature should not be your main focus. Whether soil or soilless
gardening is your thing, root zone temperature will play a huge factor in determining your end
result. Find a way to warm up the water or get a radiant flooring system if you want to increase crop
production in your greenhouse in the winter months.
Summer
The sealed winter greenhouse should give way to a more open and naturally ventilated greenhouse
during the hot summer months. Some simple ways of naturally ventilating your greenhouse might
be taking the end wall coverings down or reattaching the sidewall covers a few feet off the ground
to improve airflow. Let’s face it—we all know what its like to be in a car with the windows rolled up
on a hot summer day. Lots of greenhouse growers are also beginning to install diffused greenhouse
coverings.
Diffused light has a positive influence on production, especially during the summer. This positive
effect can be explained by a change in light penetration into the crop and by an increased capacity
for photosynthesis. A crop like cucumber can utilize diffused light better than direct light. In addition,
diffused roof material results in a lower crop temperature—especially higher in the crop canopy—
which likely leads to more optimal conditions for photosynthesis. Polyethylene/polyweave covers are
stronger and last longer than normal film. Greenhouse film is usually only four to six millimeters thick
and very easy to puncture—we see it in landfills far more often than the polyweave material. The film
is quite a bit cheaper, but its lack of longevity and the problems you’ll face using it in the summer areAs the greenhouse warms up, your plants begin to transpire by bringing water from the roots to the leaves, the natural way plants cool or protect themselves. Once the water transfers to the leaves, we begin to see the humidity increase and the plants begin to sweat. At first this process can be protective to the plant, but as the process continues we see more problems begin to develop—the humidity creates water droplets or condensation on the inside of the greenhouse roof. Rain on the inside! These droplets also act as little magnifying glasses all over the roof, which creates hot spots and the potential for mold. Add a power outage in the middle of the day—rendering exhaust fans and circulation fans useless— and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. A simple diffused polyweave or diffused polycarb would have helped this situation and is half the cost of glass. A twin-wall polycarb is also a better insulator than glass, so it is much more efficient. A one reason person like glass is the idea they are getting more lumens. In some ways that is true—however, the sun is so intense that in the heat of the summer you will actually gain more light by diffusing it rather than by allowing direct sunlight. By diffusing the light you are taking a light particle and breaking it into more light particles, which can then actually penetrate deeper into the canopy and provide more light to the lower branches. The ideal greenhouse for summer can be anything with a diffused cover and good ventilation— preferably, something with roll-up side walls and doors at both ends. That way you can avoid solar gain, cool your plants and the soil (even if the air temperatures are in the 100°F+ range) and keep the air fresh. Stagnant air that is continuing to heat up is what you are trying to avoid. Having a house with a roof vent is also a very good option—roof vents allow you to release the hot air that can gather in the peak of your greenhouse, allowing you to keep the cooler air that stays lower in the structure. On a hot summer day a greenhouse with a roof vent, roll-up sidewalls and doors on both ends will allow you to open up, avoid solar gain and in turn cool both the plants and the soil. This will result in decreased plant stress and allow photosynthesis to continue even when outdoor plants are suffering—and you won’t even need to run the big exhaust fans or evaporative cooling systems. In fact, some small horizontal airflow (HAF) fans might be all you need throughout the heat of the day. Evaporative greenhouse cooling systems are like swamp coolers—water runs over a thick pad at one end of the greenhouse while exhaust fans pull air from the other end through the wall of cool water. These tend to work well in moderate temperatures and dry areas but they can cause humidity levels to rise, which isn’t always desirable—and the electric bill for cooling a greenhouse can be another issue. Most companies outfit greenhouses for cold winter use only—it never seems to occur to them you might want to use it in the summertime. Sometimes just switching out your roof covers to match the season will do the trick—a polyweave cover in the summer will protect you from rain and the sun’s intensity, while switching this cover out to a double inflated poly film could add to the efficiency of your greenhouse come wintertime. Circulation fans are another very important part of a greenhouse. Some growers find themselves near the coast or in a foggy mountain area that gets higher humidity in the morning or evening. Take Florida for instance—they have pretty good humidity even on a warm day and you can’t fire up a heater to dry out the air. HAF fans are the key to drying out the air in these situations since they actually get the air moving in a specific direction, rather than just scattering it around like oscillating fans do. The air will dry out faster and more efficiently if moved in a specific direction. Some greenhouse companies recommend fewer fans, but there is a benefit to adding more circulation in this department for dryer— fresher air.
For internal systems I recommend a breathable blackout material—this helps avoid any condensation drips that can occur after the curtain is pulled. Remember, the fans and intakes will be restricted because of light leaks. With that being said, it’s obvious you are going to see a bit of a heat and humidity spike since the sun is still out and you are covering your crop. For external systems, I recommend a non-breathable blackout material. If you have a greenhouse cover and you try to pull the breathable cover over its outside, it won’t breathe and you’ll still have the same issues with ventilation. The next step would be to use underground ventilation since you can’t go through the walls of the blackout and you are cut off from the exhaust fans you might use throughout the day. Going underground would mean a bit more work when building your greenhouse, though—and if you already have a greenhouse, underground ventilation might be a real pain to install. There is another solution. Forever Flowering Greenhouses has unveiled a new product called The Breathable Wall. The Breathable Wall was created to allow full airflow through your exhaust and intake without any light getting through—the designers basically created a baffle that breaks up the light and not the air. Even indoor growers can find a use for The Breathable Wall for covering holes in walls for vent and air conditioning systems. When shopping for a greenhouse you have many options—price should not be the only factor you consider. Always look for product reviews, checking things like the thickness of the frame and the type of framing—rolled steel, tubular or square. Make sure the greenhouse can handle the wind and snow conditions in your area as well. Greenhouses can start out really basic and be upgraded over time. If you can’t afford roll-up walls now, add them next season. You might need to keep your screw gun handy because you can always reattach the cover to the ground when it gets chilly—it might be a bit more work, but in the long run making do will save you a few bucks. The problem with buying your greenhouse from a big box dealer is that the catalogs may show a nice picture of an ideal greenhouse but you might not actually be getting everything that’s in the picture—you might get the frame and cover but not the doors or the roll-up walls. Or if you do get the roll-up walls you’ll have to get the polycarb roof separately. Your greenhouse should not be the cheapest thing on your list. Keep in mind that most greenhouse companies sell parts for you to do it yourself. Covers, locking hardware and other miscellaneous parts might be all you need to create a growing area that suits your needs. A greenhouse is your number one weapon in your own personal war against everything that might cause harm to your precious plants—make sure you buy it from somebody who cares about your passion for gardening!
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