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Top Hopper Fertilizer CalculatorGobbler Gate Calculator Top Hopper Gobbler · Fertilizer Topdresser Gate Height Calculator Instructions to calibrate fertilizer output for the Top Hopper. 1 Choose whether you’ll control by Motor Speed or by Gate Position. 2 Enter your target fertilizer rate and product density from the bag label. 3 Enter your Gobbler output rate — yards of […]
Rear Load Caster Wheels (+1750)For the grower that regularly moves their equipment around, we now offer a more portable option that allows it be be pushed around by hand on asphalt or concrete surfaces.
Kase HorticultureSTILT PRO Acquires Kase Horticulture, Expanding Mechanized Solutions for the Horticulture Industry
Lean Flow and Process ImprovementPlant production in nurseries closely resembles a traditional manufacturing line. These manufacturing lines have had a lot of scrutiny applied to them over the years and some bright folks have developed some great tools to help optimize production processes. If you'd like to learn more about these tools, head over to our sister site www.thefactorymachine.com to learn more and how it can help build your operation up.
4 Nursery Machines built specially for nursery container growersHere are 4 examples and some info to learn a little bit about the different nursery machines that are built specifically for nursery growers
What is a Rice Hull Blower?FAQ question about rice hull blowers. A rice Husk blower is a specialized machine that feeds rice husk from a hopper through a flexible hose and allow for dispensing to a precise location such as a container. The machine is on wheels and is meant to be towed behind a nursery wagon. Material is loaded into the hopper via an operator.
Lean Flow Six Sigma DownloadYou’re all set! You can access your free lean flow six sigma methods and tools here at any time. We’ve also sent you an email to this link (check your spam) 5 Lean flow six sigma methods & tools you can apply right now to your growing operation! Downlaod Now
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursery Potting MachinesAnswers to common questions about small nursery potting machines: what a potting machine is and what type of electricity it needs.
Pros and Cons of Field Application of Rice HullsA few things to consider when analyzing your options for rice hull applying and whether you should apply on a potting line or in the field.
Who is STILT.PRO anyway?Who is STILT.PRO anyway? TL;DR STILT.PRO is on a quest for product ideas and collaboration. How it all started I started STILT.PRO while I was working for John Deere. Many evenings and weekends were spent at the R.A. Dudley’s nursery where I had a small office in the back of one of their shops. I […]
TOPSHOT Rice Hull Topper & Potting MachineAdd rice hull topping or potting to your nursery line. Runs in tandem with the line and recycles excess material. Tell us if you'd want one.
Green Profit - Trending Now - June 2021Green Profit – Trending Now – June 2021 Skip the hand mixing and upgrade your potting bench to the Ground Grinder Mini. An integrated 1/2-yard, all-in-one compact small batch soil mixer and potting machine. Load and fill from the front. It features an integrated soil return hopper to recycle material back into the machine. Made […]
Put your potting bench in hyper speedFor those growers on the smaller side looking to make life a little easier, the STILT.PRO GROUND GRINDER mini – a semi-automatic, bale breaker and flat/pot filler designed with the small grower and garden center in mind.
Trigger Happy FertilizingTrigger Happy Fertilizer Hit your plants with an accurate dose of fertilizer! We’ve got your plants covered with this granular fertilizer applicator. Throw the fertilizer filled hose over your shoulder, grab the reigns of the modified cordless drill. Pull the trigger and a precise dose aligned with your fertilizer needs is dispensed into the plant […]
Mobile Progressive Stickingmobile progressive sticking On the go and need to do some sticking? We’ve got you covered. Drag this guy around to where your propagation houses are and stick your cuttings into the trays on their way into the greenhouse. Mobile Progressive Sticking. Take advantage of progressive sticking Minimize damage to sensitive plants Keep your team […]
6 Nursery and Greenhouse Must-Haves to Skyrocket EfficiencyThe STILT.PRO GROUND GRINDER soil mixer machines give you the freedom to make a custom soil mix to your specific plants needs in house, Tractors and Wagons, PBH Rice Hull Blower, PTO Water Pump, Rechargeable Trimmers, Tools & Equipment Organization System
Don’t pay for a machine to sit most of the yearRice Hull Blower Leasing Option Our Equipment on your time with a reoccurring short term lease We’re introducing a lease program for you to utilize commercial grade equipment once or twice a year while not having to take on the burden of buying the equipment outright. In summary, you can use the machine once or […]
YARDSHOT Rice Hull Mulch DispenserApply rice hull mulch to residential beds and gardens. Chemical-free weed control your landscape crew can add as a service. Tell us if you'd want one.
The "SHORTSHOT"Purchase with your new machine or replace your current hose hanger with a crank operated hose reel. This addon will reduce operator effort to retract the hose from rows and allow for faster movement between plant beds.
The "LONGSHOT"The “LONGSHOT” Purchase with your new machine or replace your current hose hanger with an electric powered rewind hose reel. This addon is for when you are trying to apply rice hulls where you have long rows and will allow you to reach up to 250ft from each side allowing for a total bed length […]
Grower Talks Rice Hull Blower Product LaunchGrower Talks Rice Hull Blower Product Launch The new Rice Hull Blower is a simple-to-operate, productive, rice husk pot-topping equipment built for the wholesale container grower. This machien is used to dispense rice hull material to top dress and cover containers in the field. PBH Rice Hulls are used as a mulch providing an inhospitable […]
Nursery & Landscape InsiderStilt.Pro Equipment Rolls Out Rice Hull Blower From the Nursery & Landscape Insider Stilt.Pro Equipment Rolls Out Rice Hull Blower With the ever-increasing cost of chemicals and ever-decreasing supply of labor to hand weed any preemergence escapes, a lot of growers are looking for ways to stretch weed control in container operations. Well, last summer I […]
Whats Labor Got To Do With It?Tom Knuth from STILT.PRO will offer an engineer’s perspective at applying industrial factory metrics and terminology to visualize and improve your growing operation’s productivity and efficiency.
What is Industry 4.0 and IoT?This is about Industry 4.0 and IoT and how it can have a positive effect on the horticultural plant wholesale nursery. This defines the industry terms.
Who Is STILT.PRO?Frequently Asked Questions about STILT.PRO. Information about who is STILT.PRO and how we work with growers. How we can help and how we can save you money.
Rear Load Caster Wheels (+1750)For the grower that regularly moves their equipment around, we now offer a more portable option that allows it be be pushed around by hand on asphalt or concrete surfaces.Kase HorticultureSTILT PRO Acquires Kase Horticulture, Expanding Mechanized Solutions for the Horticulture IndustryLean Flow and Process ImprovementPlant production in nurseries closely resembles a traditional manufacturing line. These manufacturing lines have had a lot of scrutiny applied to them over the years and some bright folks have developed some great tools to help optimize production processes. If you'd like to learn more about these tools, head over to our sister site www.thefactorymachine.com to learn more and how it can help build your operation up.4 Nursery Machines built specially for nursery container growersHere are 4 examples and some info to learn a little bit about the different nursery machines that are built specifically for nursery growersWhat is a Rice Hull Blower?FAQ question about rice hull blowers. A rice Husk blower is a specialized machine that feeds rice husk from a hopper through a flexible hose and allow for dispensing to a precise location such as a container. The machine is on wheels and is meant to be towed behind a nursery wagon. Material is loaded into the hopper via an operator.Lean Flow Six Sigma DownloadYou’re all set! You can access your free lean flow six sigma methods and tools here at any time. We’ve also sent you an email to this link (check your spam) 5 Lean flow six sigma methods & tools you can apply right now to your growing operation! Downlaod NowFrequently Asked Questions about Nursery Potting MachinesAnswers to common questions about small nursery potting machines: what a potting machine is and what type of electricity it needs.Pros and Cons of Field Application of Rice HullsA few things to consider when analyzing your options for rice hull applying and whether you should apply on a potting line or in the field.Who is STILT.PRO anyway?Who is STILT.PRO anyway? TL;DR STILT.PRO is on a quest for product ideas and collaboration. How it all started I started STILT.PRO while I was working for John Deere. Many evenings and weekends were spent at the R.A. Dudley’s nursery where I had a small office in the back of one of their shops. I […]TOPSHOT Rice Hull Topper & Potting MachineAdd rice hull topping or potting to your nursery line. Runs in tandem with the line and recycles excess material. Tell us if you'd want one.Green Profit - Trending Now - June 2021Green Profit – Trending Now – June 2021 Skip the hand mixing and upgrade your potting bench to the Ground Grinder Mini. An integrated 1/2-yard, all-in-one compact small batch soil mixer and potting machine. Load and fill from the front. It features an integrated soil return hopper to recycle material back into the machine. Made […]Put your potting bench in hyper speedFor those growers on the smaller side looking to make life a little easier, the STILT.PRO GROUND GRINDER mini – a semi-automatic, bale breaker and flat/pot filler designed with the small grower and garden center in mind.Trigger Happy FertilizingTrigger Happy Fertilizer Hit your plants with an accurate dose of fertilizer! We’ve got your plants covered with this granular fertilizer applicator. Throw the fertilizer filled hose over your shoulder, grab the reigns of the modified cordless drill. Pull the trigger and a precise dose aligned with your fertilizer needs is dispensed into the plant […]Mobile Progressive Stickingmobile progressive sticking On the go and need to do some sticking? We’ve got you covered. Drag this guy around to where your propagation houses are and stick your cuttings into the trays on their way into the greenhouse. Mobile Progressive Sticking. Take advantage of progressive sticking Minimize damage to sensitive plants Keep your team […]6 Nursery and Greenhouse Must-Haves to Skyrocket EfficiencyThe STILT.PRO GROUND GRINDER soil mixer machines give you the freedom to make a custom soil mix to your specific plants needs in house, Tractors and Wagons, PBH Rice Hull Blower, PTO Water Pump, Rechargeable Trimmers, Tools & Equipment Organization SystemDon’t pay for a machine to sit most of the yearRice Hull Blower Leasing Option Our Equipment on your time with a reoccurring short term lease We’re introducing a lease program for you to utilize commercial grade equipment once or twice a year while not having to take on the burden of buying the equipment outright. In summary, you can use the machine once or […]YARDSHOT Rice Hull Mulch DispenserApply rice hull mulch to residential beds and gardens. Chemical-free weed control your landscape crew can add as a service. Tell us if you'd want one.The "SHORTSHOT"Purchase with your new machine or replace your current hose hanger with a crank operated hose reel. This addon will reduce operator effort to retract the hose from rows and allow for faster movement between plant beds.The "LONGSHOT"The “LONGSHOT” Purchase with your new machine or replace your current hose hanger with an electric powered rewind hose reel. This addon is for when you are trying to apply rice hulls where you have long rows and will allow you to reach up to 250ft from each side allowing for a total bed length […]Grower Talks Rice Hull Blower Product LaunchGrower Talks Rice Hull Blower Product Launch The new Rice Hull Blower is a simple-to-operate, productive, rice husk pot-topping equipment built for the wholesale container grower. This machien is used to dispense rice hull material to top dress and cover containers in the field. PBH Rice Hulls are used as a mulch providing an inhospitable […]Nursery & Landscape InsiderStilt.Pro Equipment Rolls Out Rice Hull Blower From the Nursery & Landscape Insider Stilt.Pro Equipment Rolls Out Rice Hull Blower With the ever-increasing cost of chemicals and ever-decreasing supply of labor to hand weed any preemergence escapes, a lot of growers are looking for ways to stretch weed control in container operations. Well, last summer I […]Whats Labor Got To Do With It?Tom Knuth from STILT.PRO will offer an engineer’s perspective at applying industrial factory metrics and terminology to visualize and improve your growing operation’s productivity and efficiency.What is Industry 4.0 and IoT?This is about Industry 4.0 and IoT and how it can have a positive effect on the horticultural plant wholesale nursery. This defines the industry terms.Who Is STILT.PRO?Frequently Asked Questions about STILT.PRO. Information about who is STILT.PRO and how we work with growers. How we can help and how we can save you money.