Rooting Media

ForCuttings (and seed)

Peat based stabilized media for cuttings

Various sizes from 20mm to 120mm diameter

Ready to use in a broad range of tray options

Fast, Healthy Root Development Reduced Transplant Shock Faster Crop Turnover Maximum Air Flow in the Media Reduced Plant Die Off Made fresh to order and ready to

use Sustainable $$$ in Your Pocket

Air flow through the media Healthy roots including hair roots –

not just water roots No need to water log the plant –

irrigation is more manageable Drier means lower risk of disease No more mud balls – plant roots

can breathe Take them as needed and pay as

you go

Ellepots reduce bench time by 2 days (more if foam)

Less water, less nutrition

Ellepots jump into the pots Root in only 4 days Healthier foliage

Ready for shipping at least 4 days earlier

Healthier plants Better sell through

Poinsettias

Fabulous roots Proven performance in the garden Home gardeners will love their geraniums A perfect growing tray

End of Season

Look at Root Balls

Same Flower Bed

Large Capacity in 2 Locations Broad Product Range Arrive on Time Technical Support Experienced Team Automated Equipment Quality Ellepot Mixes Clean Facilities

Knowledge & Service

• A dedicated team working with you• Backed by the experience of A.M.A. & Ellegaard• Easy access to information and troubleshooting• 12 years of Ellepot experience• www.ellepots.com

You & A.M.A.

• A.M.A. builds a strong working relationship with growers• We work with you to help improve your bottom line• A.M.A. has had strong relationships with growers across North America for 12 years

A.M.A. Experience

• Experienced Ellepot staff – Full time – literally the best in the business• Experienced management

•John Vezina, Manager, Ellepots• former grower who understands propagation on Ellepots – A.M.A.’s 1st Ellepot customer•available to growers

• Logistics experience – we can ship anywhere in North America• Ellepots since 1999

Great Mix makes a difference !

• A.M.A. Standard Mix – for most bedding plant and landscaper pack applications - nominal fine perlite

• A.M.A. Grow Mix – for larger Ellepots used in bump up and nursery stock applications – higher volume of medium perlite

• A.M.A. High Porosity Mix – high volume of medium perlite

• Certified Organic Mix – suitable for organic growers

• Custom Blends - we can handle most custom requirements

• High quality, long fiber, Canadian sphagnum peat• High quality, specified ingredients• Certified organic mix available

Mix supplier controls A.M.A. controls Check Ph, EC, Moisture, Sticks, Fibers Batch numbers tracked – mix plant to customer

Large Capacity

• 4 Machines in Stockton, CA – 3 automated• 10 machines in Kingsville, ON – 4 automated• We’ve increased capacity every year since 1999

Broad Product Range

• 16 Ellepot diameters • Over 100 trays options• 4 Paper options• 4 A.M.A. mix options

• Do the math – that’s thousands of possibilities

25mm X 40mm in 105 Vented Tray

Also available in Spaced 105 (53/105)

Annuals – Basket Stuffers

On Time Delivery

• Ellepots are made to order• Delivered when you need them• We use your stick schedule to plan production• We take the planning off of your desk• No need to worry about it again• You can adjust if needed• We work with your growers to ensure on time delivery

Sanitation

• Clean shop• Footbaths, forklift pads• Hand wash stations• Restricted access

• Custom mixes• Special Configurations• Packaging• Shipping

• If it can be done, we’ll take a look at it

We’re Flexible

Labor issues facing growers

• Arrive when needed– not sitting for weeks or months• Arrive READY TO USE –wet in and stick –already slightly moist -– no waiting for the “plugs to rise”• Bulk or towers – NO BOXES TO UNPACK• FAST ROOTING = less bench time• HIGHER TAKE RATES• EASY GRADING & SORTING• EASY TRANSPLANTING• FAST TAKE OFF after transplant = crop is sold sooner

A.M.A. Supplies the Skilled Labor

• No operators required• No machine maintenance to do• No capital investment on machines• Any size Ellepot is easily obtained• No inventory requirement in raw materials• No machine updates to do as requirements change• We can supply anywhere in North America

Better Cash Flow

• Take delivery as needed• No need to take in huge volumes to get a better price• Priced on your annual needs• Pay as you go is easier on cash flow

Geraniums Poinsettias Hydrangeas Hibiscus Fuchsia “Basket Stuffers” New Guinea Impatiens

Ornamental Shrubs Roses Nursery Stock Deciduous Trees Coniferous Trees Fruit Trees Nut Trees Perennials Chrysanthemums Grasses Organic Greenhouse

Vegetables - tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce

The cheapest propagation media is the one that turns out the most/best plants consistently

That’s Ellepots

Campanula

50 Count Propagation Tray on the left

vs25mm Ellepot in our 105 Oct Vented Tray

Stuck the same day

25mm Ellepots were ready for transplant

sooner + we did it in ½ the space !

50 Octagon Tray Available spaced

25/50 Nursery Stock Ornamentals Hibiscus Roses Perennials

Now available in a Deep version

32 Ellepot Tray Nursery

Propagation Hydrangea Perennials Roses Step Ups

Now available in a Deep version

Apple Treesfrom tissue.

Ellepots on the left

Ellepots are forgiving

Hold a crop if transplant needs to be delayed

Roots continue to air prune

Schedules change – Ellepots give you room to move

Observed 30% + More Root Mass

= Fibrous Roots= Hair Roots= Larger Root Volume

= Higher Nutrient Uptake

FFPP

AAPP

EEPP

12 – 24 months 12– 24 months 3 – 12 – 24 months 12– 24 months 3 – 12 months12 monthsto degrade to degrade to to degrade to degrade to degradedegrade

Degrading periods ALWAYS depend on soil, moisture, and Degrading periods ALWAYS depend on soil, moisture, and heat conditions.heat conditions.

Fungicide Fungicide

Octagon Fluted Cells Raised Feet Strip Trays – 3 X 26 & 6 X

13 & more

Venting Staggered Spacing Over 100 Tray

Options

• Poinsettias are great in Poinsettias are great in EllepotsEllepots

• Use Higher Porosity MixUse Higher Porosity Mix

• Our 6 X 13 strip trays are Our 6 X 13 strip trays are perfect and our staggered 3 X perfect and our staggered 3 X 26 Strip won’t fall over26 Strip won’t fall over

• Speed up your crop – a lot !Speed up your crop – a lot !

Rooting MediaFor

Landscape Contractors

Degradable It’s Peat Moss !

Less Plastic Organic Mix Available

More Efficient More Efficient Use of Water & Use of Water & NutritionNutrition

Sustainable Sustainable ProfitsProfits

Landscaper buys 400 18 Count Trays from his grower

Without Ellepots it takes 3 people 12 hours to plant it

$12/hr X 12 X 3 = $432

With Ellepots he does it in 9 hours saving $108

AND he can start his next job sooner

= 1 EXTRA JOB PER WEEK != 1 EXTRA JOB PER WEEK !

24 Count Insert with Carry Tray

Nursery Stock Hydrangea Instant Garden No Pots Needed Step Ups

60mm X 70mm 30 Count Tray 17” X 17” Space Efficient Premium Plants Step Ups Landscapers Pansies

65mm X 70mm 17” X 17” Tray 25 Count Pansies Nursery Landscaper Step Ups Premium Plants

18T 18T Ellepot Ellepot TrayTray 306T w R18T 306T w R18T

CarrierCarrier Retail ReadyRetail Ready Landscaper PacksLandscaper Packs Step UpsStep Ups Nursery StockNursery Stock PerennialsPerennials AnnualsAnnuals HydrangeasHydrangeas GeraniumsGeraniums PansiesPansies

18 Ellepot Tray Retail Ready Pansies Hydrangea Nursery

Propagation Trees Landscaper Packs No Pots Needed

70mm X 78mm 16 Count Instant Garden Landscapers Nursery Pansies

10 Count Ellepot Tray

Instant Garden No Pots Required

– Plant Straight From The Carry Tray

Great Landscaper Packs

Make a Retail Pack with Handle

6 Count Herbs Pansies You name it

15 Count Carry Tray Also Available

GIANTS

120mm

100mm

For Any Plant Cutting+

Tissue Culture & Seed

Call Us800-338-1136