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Extremely Eff ective Post
Emergent Herbicide
ACTIVE INGREDIENT - 15.9 % Phenmedipham
PROVIDES Control of Broadleaf Weeds in
Spinach (grown for processing and seeding)
and Red Garden Beets.
NEW FIFRA 2(ee)* Recommendation (CA & AZ)
Off ers Application Window Flexibility
Oishii is known for its Omakase Berry, a special Japanese strawberry variety grown
pesticide-free in a vertical farm located 20 minutes outside of Manhattan.
Inside, the berry has a " creamier "
texture than most others, he said.
Outside, it's more aromatic.
" If you put the strawberries in
a room, it'll permeate the entire
room, " Somerville said.
At about $5 per berry in three- or
six-packs, they don't come cheap -
Somerville calls them a " special
occasion berry. "
" Think of a time you might get
flowers or champagne - that's
what we think of this berry as
being the perfect opportunity
for, " Somerville added. But he
added that the company has other
strawberry varieties and other
crops in development.
" We have multiple varieties that
are under R&D and very close
to commercialization that would
be consumed in a more everyday
manner and at a lower price, " he said.
Expansion plans
The group has " about two to
three tennis courts " of indoor space
in northern New Jersey that will allow
it to expand its retail and/or direct-toconsumer
sales, Somerville said. But
the company also has national and
even international ambitions.
" We're hyper-focused on bringing
amazing strawberries to people
all over the world, so we're going
to deploy these farm systems as
quickly as possible as well, " he said.
" We're actually expanding rapidly
at the moment - a rapid geographic
expansion across the U.S. and
internationally. ... We've continued to
expand our sales channels. "
In parallel, they're working on
the commercialization of tomatoes,
peppers and tomatoes.
" We want to revolutionize
agriculture through our technologies,
and deliver amazing fruits and
vegetables all over the world, starting
with our Oishii Omakase berry, "
Somerville said. VGN
In early March, Oishii debuted new tray
sizes for its berries. With the new tray
sizes, New Yorkers can enjoy the Omakase
Berry experience for $15 for the three-tray
and for $29 for the six-tray.
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Oishii has developed what it calls a
" recipe " of water, air, heat, light and
nourishment to recreate the perfect
growing conditions for the Omakase
Berry.
Moves Water and Chemicals
Into The Rootzone
PROVIDES Uniform Penetration and
Lateral Movement of Water
ENCOURAGES Improved Rooting and
Nutrient Uptake
ENHANCES Initial Wetting and
Subsequent Rewetting of Soils
IMPROVES Distribution and Eff ectiveness
of Soil Applied Chemicals
SAVES WATER - Reduces Irrigation
Requirements by Up To 25%
Offers Growers Effective and
Preventative Disease Control
STRONG EFFICACY on Oomycete (Water
Mold) Pathogens
HIGHLY SYSTEMIC - Extensive Mobility
Throughout the Plant
HIGHEST Available Concentration -
Eff ective at Low Rates
2 MODES OF ACTION
* Inhibits mycelial growth preventing
oxidative phosphorylation
* Stimulates the plants natural defense
mechanisms triggering SAR
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