Premier Tech, a global agritech solutions provider with a century-long legacy of innovation, continues to push boundaries across the horticulture, agriculture, systems and automation, water and environment, digital, and life sciences sectors. Now, the company has set out to transform the cannabis cultivation landscape with solutions designed to meet the unique needs of growers of all sizes.
Tailored solutions for cannabis cultivators
Premier Tech’s Growers and Consumers division focuses on specialized growing media, inoculants, and grow bags designed to meet the needs of both large-scale commercial growers and craft cultivators. The company’s flagship product, Pro-Mix HP, is a high-performance growing medium that has been optimized for cannabis cultivation. The blend supports aeration and drainage, promoting robust root development and healthy plant growth.
Introduced in 1968, the Pro-Mix line of growing media is enhanced with active ingredients that fill professional growers’ diverse needs, optimizing yields and making cultivators’ jobs less strenuous.
“Pro-Mix is a brand that consistently prioritizes the needs of growers,” said Market Development Director Bernard Brideau. “Every step and evolution of our products has taken into account the challenges and issues our growers face. Over the past five years, Pro-Mix Medicinal has expanded its portfolio to include a range of products tailored to the diverse needs of commercial growers.”
The company also offers a range of pre-filled, coir-based grow bags designed for both efficiency and ease of use. The bags, available in a variety of sizes, were engineered to meet the demands of fast-paced production cycles at large-scale commercial cannabis grows while remaining user-friendly enough for smaller operations.
“The idea is to save growers time and labor — two increasingly valuable resources in the industry,” Brideau said. “Our peat-based growing bags have also received outstanding feedback from clients, who report saving time, reducing labor, and optimizing space, allowing them to focus on expanding their operations.”
Benefits of coir-based media
Coir, derived from coconut husks, is popular among cannabis growers for its versatility and environmental benefits. Premier Tech’s Pro-Mix CX, a premium coir-based substrate, delivers optimal water retention and aeration, making it a top choice for both beginners and seasoned growers. The material also promotes rapid root development.
Premier Tech’s coir-based products undergo rigorous quality-control testing, boosting the company’s reputation for reliable, consistent cultivation media. The company is committed to sustainable harvesting practices, such as responsible water usage and energy-efficient production processes that significantly reduce carbon emissions.
“Our vision is to provide the best solutions for our growers, ensuring consistency in our growing media, quality, laboratory testing, and research efforts,” Brideau said.
Results backed by research
At Premier Tech, product development is rooted in science. The company’s products undergo rigorous testing in cannabis cultivation environments before reaching the market. The research-and-development (R&D) team works closely with cultivation facilities to understand the specific challenges cannabis growers face, from varying climates and growth cycles to diverse growing methods. A commitment to research helps Premier Tech address emerging needs and trends before they emerge.
The R&D team also partners with cultivation facilities to create custom blends that meet unique demands, ensuring the optimal balance of water retention and aeration for individual growers’ environment.
Paving the way for cannabis cultivation
Premier Tech focuses not only on meeting current industry needs but also driving future innovation.
“We’re pushing further into the commercial cannabis market,” said Brideau. “Our goal is to improve every aspect of the grower’s experience, from the quality of our substrates to our functional packaging.
“Whether you’re a commercial grower seeking increased efficiency or a craft cultivator looking for premium growing media, we’ve got the solutions you need to thrive,” he added.
