Join us on Wednesday, August 17th, from 11-5 when General Hydroponics will be here!  They are bringing samples of their FloraDuo line, RapidStart rooting enhancer, and possibly their newest raw sweetener that has yet to be introduced!  AND 25% off all GH products that day only!  Time to stock up!!  Free samples, raffle, BBQ and more!! Be there!

We now have CO2 tanks!  You can bring in your own empty tank and swap it out for a full one or purchase a new, filled tank…

Striving to be your one stop grow shop!!

Come down Thursday, June 9th and talk with Supernatural and how using their nutrients will benefit your garden!  There are tons of FREE samples and you get 25% off all Supernatural products today!  We have a killer BBQ, drinks, chips, goodies and a chance to win a 500g Bud Blaster and one of five $20 gift cards!!  The vendor will be here til 5:00 so come on down!

Join us on Thursday, June 9th between 11-5 when the makers of Supernatural nutrients will be here for our summer long Ask the Expert Days!  25% off all Supernatural products that day only!!  We will be in full swing with a free BBQ, drinks, samples, raffles and more!!  Bring your questions, an empty belly and your friends!!

Healthy Harvest Hydroponics and Organics is your one stop shop for all things gardening!  The beauty of our 3,000 square foot store, is we are able to order from all the various vendors out there, such as Hydrofarm, Sunlight Supply, R&M, BWGS, House & Garden, Canna, Supernatural and many more!!  We not only offer many different products and supplies for both indoor and outdoor or soil and hydro set-ups, but we also have the knowledge to help you be a successful gardener!  What’s the use of having all the stuff if your thumb isn’t green, right?

Whatever you need, we’ll get!  Come check us out!

When it comes to gardens, there are many medium options. Here is a brief summary of what several different mediums do:

1) Rockwool-for top feed systems. The natural fibers are assembled in a vertical pattern allowing for proper dispersion of nutritional solutions as it flows from the top to the bottom of the substrate. Also used as a stand alone hydroponic medium.

2) Perlite-an amendment to existing mediums such as soil, coconut coir or rockwool. It increases air to water ratios in substrates enhancing root growth and performance.

3) Sure-to-grow-a revolutionary grow medium that is inert, lightweight, and requires no pre-conditioning treatments. Comes in a multitude of shapes.

4) Hydroton-dust free, won’t crumble and perfectly pH balanced. Primarily used in hydroponics or as a soil amendment. Can be cleaned and reused.

5) Coconut Coir- organic grow medium for hydroponic cultivation or amendment to organic soil. Has excellent air and moisture retention properties and harbors beneficial micro-organisms.

6) Organic soil- rich in beneficial micro-biology, contains its own ecosystem within every bag. Ideal for all stages of plant growth and takes fortification of synthetic and organic nutrition regiments.

Source: Hydrofarm

We have amazing prices right now on two Roots Organics soils!

We have Roots Organics Formula 707 in 3 cubic foot bags for only $30.95!! This soil is designed for greater water capacity, less perlite and pumice, and a light charge of nutrients for a good start but with plenty of room to amend it to your liking! The base is made up of peat moss, coco fiber, compost, perlite and pumice. The bag itself is a 30 gallon grow bag with just below 20 gallons of quality potting mix!! Just poke holes in the bottom, cut off the top and plant!! It’s that simple!
Roots Organics Formula 707 is a ready to use soil created for fast growing, heavy feeding plants.

We also have Roots Organics Greenfields Potting Soil in 1.5 cubic foot bags for only $15.95! This is a super premium planting mix, with a high nitrogen content and greater water holding capacity, less perlite and pumice, and specific ingredients for vigorously growing plants. This is an ideal mix for lush healthy plants in smaller containers or for that extra growth you need to maximize yields in large containers or holes. Only the finest organic ingredients were used to create this super soil including coarse peat, coco fiber, compost, perlite, pumice, worm castings, bat guano, fish meal, crab meal, fish bone meal, soybean meal, feather meal, kelp meal, glacial rock dust and mycorrhizae.

We have many other soils, coco’s, perlite and other mediums in stock!!

Healthy Harvest Hydroponics and Organics
2958 S. Higuera St. – between the Cemetery and DMV
San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93401
805-596-0430
www.healthharvesthydro.com
info@healthyharvesthydro.com
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“the future is bright…”

Are you cursing at those pesky bugs and disease that continue to affect your harvest? You’re certainly not alone! Whether you grow in soil or hydroponically, pests and disease can be a limiting factor that cannot be ignored. There are a few simple steps to take in order to prevent infestation and infection:

1) Maintain a sanitary growing environment-even though cleaning is work and not fun, it is a necessary step conducive to growing healthy plants and yielding bountiful harvests

2) Choose disease- and pest- resistant plant varieties-there are a number of plants that naturally resist these enemies so do your research prior to choosing your plants

3) Properly ventilate and keep your growing area the proper temperature for your specific variety of plant-different varieties thrive under different conditions so be educated when setting up your grow area

4) Monitor your plants and growing area-at the first signs of pests or disease, treat and you will be more likely to stave off further intrusions.

There are many options, today, for treating these pests and diseases. A simple removal of obvious pests and a foliar spray, with a product like Serenade or Azamax, can greatly reduce, if not eliminate your problems. Serenade is an OMRI certified, broad spectrum, preventative biofungicide recommended for the control or suppression of many plant diseases. We’ve had many customers use this successfully to treat powdery mildew. Azamax, is derived from the neem seed, and is also OMRI certified. It is a botanical insecticide, miticide and nematicide which acts as an antifeedant, repellant and insect growth regulator that is not harmful to beneficial bugs.

The use of beneficial bugs is another effective means of eradicating pests without the use of harmful chemicals. We order our bugs through a company called Nature’s Control, located in Oregon. They provide lady bugs, praying mantis eggs, spider mite predators, housefly parasites, pirate bugs, predator nematodes and many other beneficial insects.

Whether you garden indoors or out, in soil or not, these are valid ways of reducing your pest and disease problems.

N-P-K stands for three major minerals; Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. They are often depicted as hyphenated numbers, like “15-30-15,” corresponding to the relative percentage by weight of each major nutrient or, in this case, macro-nutrients. In plants, macro-nutrients are present in large concentrations and are necessary to produce healthy plants. Other important macro-nutrients include sulfur (S), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg). Here is a breakdown of what each mineral does:

Nitrogen-promotes development of new leaves
Phosphorous-aids in root growth and blooming
Potassium-important for disease resistance and aids growth in extreme temperatures
Sulfur-contributes to healthy, dark green color in leaves
Calcium-promotes new root and shoot growth
Magnesium-chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants their green color and absorbs sunlight to make food, contains a Mg ion.

Source: Hydrofarm

How much will it cost to run your lights indoors?? This is a common question among gardeners, so here’s a way to calculate that cost. KwH (rate) x Kw x H x D=estimated electrical cost per month. Your first step is to determine your Kilowatt/Hour rate (KwH) listed on your electric bill. Next, multiply your KwH charge by your bulb’s wattage size expressed in Kilowatt (Kw). Breaking down Kilowatts would look like this; 1000w=1 Kilowatt, 400w=0.4 Kilowatt, and 250w=0.25. Then, multiply your answer from above by the number of hours your light is on each day (H) and by the number of days in the month (D). For example, $.12 (KwH) x 0.4 (Kw) x 18 (H) x 30 (D) = $25.92/monthly. It only takes a little calculator work to come up with a good estimation of your costs!

Source: Hydrofarm