After relocating production and assembly of all of its product lines to Rockledge, Florida, VividGro® is leading the field in cost-effective domestic manufacturing of LED fixtures for horticultural applications. With the needs of indoor agriculture driving design and pricing, VividGro has created strategic partnerships with leading U.S. suppliers, minimizing the need to source parts from […]
Archives for November 2018
Are LED Grow Lights Energy Wasters? The answer might surprise you…
For a long time, indoor growers have used the standard light bulb – T5 fluorescent bulbs – in their grow rooms. They’ve faced challenges caused by the bulbs, including high cooling costs, frequent replacement and repair costs due to fragility and short lifespan, and burned vegetation. If you’re an indoor farmer, you’re reading this and […]
Basil – Health Benefits You Need to Know
Basil is a key ingredient in many traditional dishes from the temperate zones of europe to Central Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It brings cooling, fresh flavor to food and healing properties to those who enjoy it. Basil Fights Free Radicals and Supports the Immune System Because basil contains phytochemicals, water soluble flavonoids called orientin […]
Top Herbs to Grow at Home – Basil
Fresh basil offers a refreshing flavor boost to many dishes, especially those with Italian or Thai flavor profiles. Basil leaves in lemonade and cocktails take everyday flavors to the next level. Pluck off a few leaves, cut or rip them into small pieces and add to nearly any Italian dish, including sauces, pizza, or pasta. […]
VividGro Partners with GrowGeneration to launch GroBar-X next generation lighting solutions for commercial growers
VividGro announced today that it has designated GrowGeneration (OTCMKTS: GRWG) as its first preferred vendor for their GroBar-X series of lighting solutions. The GroBar-X is the first of its kind. A semi-custom crop agnostic lighting solution. “While the industry is busy selling fixtures we are building lights” said David Friedman, CEO of VividGro. “There is […]
Top Herbs to Grow at Home – Mint
Mint is both common and more complicated than we think. The plant is extremely hardy; a single clipping can be sprouted in a small amount of water or planted directly in soil and will grow large enough to take over entire beds. It reproduces and spreads so readily in fact, that in some areas it […]
Top Herbs to Grow at Home – Chives
Many people aren’t aware of the difference between green onions and chives, beyond size. More slim than green onions, chives also have a more delicate flavor, making them preferable in dishes with mild flavors, such as egg dishes, mashed potatoes, and sauces. There are four varieties used in cooking: common, giant Siberian, garlic, and Siberian […]
Top Herbs to Grow at Home – Cilantro/Coriander
Unlike many herbs, all parts of the coriander plant are useful in cooking, but the terminology can be confusing. The seeds and leaves have very different flavors and are not interchangeable. It’s important to know that when a recipe calls for coriander, it usually refers to the dried seeds, which are often used in meat […]
Top Herbs to Grow at Home – Parsley
Often confused with cilantro, parsley is generally a deeper green, it’s lacy leaves are often larger and flatter, and its scent is far more mild. Although many consider parsley to be a garnish, it is a central component to many European and Middle Eastern dishes. Hot tip The light, peppery flavor of parsley is perfect […]