Every part of a feed program, from the base nutrients that carry the crop to the additives that fine tune it, in sizes from a pint to bulk drums and bags. Base nutrient lines for soil, coco and hydro, bloom boosters, microbes and enzymes, amino acids and vitamins, humic and seaweed extracts, silica, calcium and magnesium, root and growth enhancers, foliar sprays, and pH adjusters.
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Building a feed program
A base nutrient supplies the major elements through the whole cycle. Everything else is an additive that changes how the plant uses them.
- Base Nutrients: complete grow, bloom and micro formulas, two and three part systems and dry powders, for soil, coco and hydroponics.
- Bloom Boosters & PK: phosphorus, potassium and carbohydrate additives that build flower size, density and terpene content.
- Microbes, Enzymes & Mycorrhizae: mycorrhizae, beneficial bacteria and enzymes that keep the root zone alive and break down old roots.
- Cal-Mag & Magnesium and Silica Supplements: the two supplements almost every coco and hydro program needs.
Biostimulants
Amino Acids & Vitamins save the plant the energy of building its own, and speed recovery from stress. Humic, Fulvic & Seaweed improve nutrient uptake and root growth in any medium. Root & Growth Enhancers push root mass early and drive growth at transition. Foliar Sprays feed through the leaf for the fastest response.
Water and pH
pH Adjusters & Flushing covers pH up and down in every size, flushing agents for the final weeks and dechlorinators for treated water. Mix silica first in plain water, then base nutrients, then additives, and correct pH last.
Plant Nutrients & Additives FAQ
What order should nutrients be mixed in?
Silica first in plain water, then base nutrients, then cal-mag and other additives, then pH. Adding silica or cal-mag to concentrated base nutrient causes lockout.
Do I need cal-mag?
In coco and with reverse osmosis or soft water, almost always. With hard tap water, often not.
What is the difference between a base nutrient and a booster?
A base nutrient supplies nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients through the whole cycle. A booster adds extra of one thing, usually phosphorus and potassium in flower, on top of the base.
Are these products organic?
Some lines are OMRI listed or plant and fish derived, others are mineral. Each product page lists its inputs and certifications.
Can I mix brands?
Yes. Most additives work with any base nutrient. Follow each product's rate and watch total strength with an EC meter.
