How BM2 Seed Germination – Wood Helps Power Production at Equinox Growers
From local start-up to major East Coast supplier, Equinox Grower’s journey is proof that the right tools and the right growing mix make all the difference.
At Equinox Growers in Louisa, Virginia, it’s all about growing high-quality lettuce and growing a lot of it. Every day, they harvest tens of thousands of pounds of fresh greens that end up on shelves sold under Taylor Farm’s Earthbound Farm brand.
A Vision for Growth
John McMahon, the founder of Equinox, started small as a bootstrap greens operation selling to local retailers. But he had a bigger vision. After raising capital to build a fully automated greenhouse, the team has experienced incredible growth and now ships lettuce to major retailers like Costco and Wegmans across the East Coast.
The Unwavering Trust in Berger’s BM2
From the start, Equinox has relied on Berger’s BM2 Seed Germination – Wood growing mix to power their production. Both John and Arturo Silva, their head grower, have used Berger products for years, with Arturo for over a decade and John for the past six years. Their confidence in the consistency and quality of Berger’s peat and wood fiber BM2 blend meant there was no question when it came time to scale up.
“I’ve been using Berger for over 10 years, and it’s the only mix I trust at this scale,” Arturo says.
“When you’re running a highly automated greenhouse, you need a growing media that’s consistent and reliable every time and the BM2 gives us that.”
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Consistency: The Key to Automated Success
Arturo knows how quickly things can go wrong with the wrong mix such as clogs in the system, uneven growth, issues that slow down production. “Berger’s mix has the right structure for fast, uniform root development, and no perlite or vermiculite, so we don’t get clogs or settling problems. It keeps production running smooth, and it’s one less thing I have to worry about.”
For Equinox, having Berger nearby makes a real difference too as there is no need to rely on overseas sourcing and no quality concerns, just reliable product and dependable support when they need it.
At the end of the day, Equinox is focused on delivering fresh, delicious greens to their customers. And with Berger in the mix, they’re growing with confidence one crisp, crunchy head of lettuce at a time.
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