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Proper Fruit and Soil Measurement In The Lab
In our last blog we focused on three of the most important grower supply tools you can take with your when you’re out in the orchard. But not every form of inspection can take place in the field, and that’s why you need certain measuring tools that will serve you well back at the lab. [...]
3 Growers Supply Tools You’ll Need In The Orchard
If you own or manage an orchard, or if you just have a deep interest in having the most information about the trees in your yard, there are some supplies that you won’t want to be without when you’re trying to make the most of your harvest. Knowledge is power, so make sure to have [...]
Harvesting Time? Make Sure You Have Enough Harvesting Tools For the Season
Harvesting time can certainly be a hectic part of the year, and that’s why it’s important to plan as much as possible. One way to make sure that it goes as smooth as possible is to have the right harvesting tools on hard. Here’s how our growers supply can help you make the most of [...]
6 Great Uses for Flagging Tape
Flagging tape might not be the most exciting growers supply you end up using, but it has more uses that most any other garden product out there. We have nearly two dozen different colors and designs of flagging tape so that different tape can mean different things. Here are just a few uses you’ll get [...]
Answering That Old Question “How Do You Protect Plants From Frost?”
Many people assume that we’re called Frostproof Growers Supply because we began our business selling frost blankets, covers, and other ways of protecting plants from frost. The fact is, we’re Frostproof Growers Supply because we’re based in the town of Frostproof, FL. The town was named Frostproof in 1886 in order to convince citrus growers [...]
3 Ways To Keep Pests Away With Animal Repellent
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an owner of a large orchard or are a homeowner with a few fruit trees — you don’t want animals eating your fruits and vegetables! Lucky for you, Frostproof has three distinct ways keeping the animals away from your special plants.Smell RepelOne of the most effective ways to keep animals [...]
If You’re Spraying Trees or Plants, Don’t Forget the Protective Gear
If you own or manage an orchard it’s important to have the right safety gear at hand. Not only is it important to protect yourself and workers, but it’s also an OSHA legal requirement to protect everyone. You’re also protecting yourself from lawsuits if anything goes wrong during normal orchard operation.Here at Frostproof Orchard Supply, [...]
3 Good Reasons to Trim A Tree
The title of this blog might seem simple, but sometimes it’s important to stop and think: why do we trim trees? If you’ve only ever trimmed trees for one reason, you might not have thought about the many reasons it can be important give them a trim. Let’s take a look at some of the [...]
The Importance of The Right Watering Tools And Garden Sprayers
There’s not much that a plant needs to grow. It really all comes down to nutrients, carbon, and water. The carbon comes from the air and the nutrients from the soil (unless you’re growing hydroponically, of course). So with the water from your tap being such an important component, it’s always a good idea to [...]
Why You Want a Clean Cut Every Time You Use Tree Trimming Supplies
If you have just a few trees in your yard and love them to death (don’t worry, we understand), pruning a tree can be a mixed emotional bag. After all, pruning a tree means causing damage to it, and since you’re damaging it there’s always the chance of something going wrong. A bad cut can [...]
