Feeding Program Information for a Hydroponics Garden and Brand Hydroponic Grow Products

General Hydroponics - Garden Feeding Program

 

Tips for a Hydroponics Garden with Liquid Nutrients

1) Mix Flora Nutrients - measure and adjust to recommended nutrient strength.

2) Add hydroponic grow supplements.

3) Accurately measure the nutrient strength with a nutrient testing device such as a TDS or EC meter.

• Maintain the hydroponics garden pH to 5.5-6.5 with General Hydroponics pH adjusters.
• If your hydroponics garden water is above 200ppm total or 70ppm calcium; use Flora Hardwater Micro instead of Flora Micro.
• Keep ambient hydroponics garden temperature between 18-27 C (65-80 F) degrees.
• If using a re-circulating system it is recommended that the hydroponic grow nutrient solution be replaced every 7-10 days.
• In hot hydroponics garden environments most water loss will be due to plant transpiration and water evaporation. This will generally concentrate salt levels in the remaining solution.
• It is recommended that only fresh water be used to top off your system's reservoir between hydroponic grow nutrient changes.
• In tanks over 20 gallons, a good rule of thumb is the "fresh water allowance system". Once you have added 50% of the original nutrient solution's volume in fresh water, it is time to replace your hydroponic grow nutrient.
• Foliar feed with 50mL Diamond Nectar per liter of water (6 fl. oz per gal.) Spray hydroponics garden foliage generously every 7-14 days throughout grow phase. Apply a light mist ONCE, 1 week before harvest.

 

 

Tips for Soilless Mixes with Dry Hydroponics Garden Nutrients

1) Mix Maxi or FloraMagic Nutrients, measure and adjust to recommended nutrient strength.

2) Add hydroponic grow supplements.

3) Accurately measure nutrient strength by obtaining and using a nutrient testing device such as a TDS or EC meter. If required, adjust pH of nutrient solution to 5.5 to 6.5.

• Lime soilless mix with 1 cup (250 ml) Dolomite Lime per cubic foot of medium (typically 5 cups or 1250 ml per bale of Sunshine or Pro Mix.) Do not lime soilless mix if you have hard water!
• With each irrigation, allow 15% of container volume to run-off to reduce salt buildup. For one 3 gallon container allow about 1/2 gallon (about 1 to 2 Liters) of runoff.
• Periodically measure the hydroponics garden pH and TDS/EC of the nutrient runoff to help determine adjustments as required.
• Flush medium weekly or as required with pure, pH adjusted water to prevent salt build up.
• Fertilize the hydroponics garden at the prescribed rates every 3rd irrigation or at 1/4 strength with each irrigation.

Tips for Soil Gardening with Dry Nutrients

1) Mix Maxi or FloraMagic Nutrients, measure and adjust to recommended nutrient strength.

2) Add supplements.

• For best results, dampen soil in root zone prior to feeding.
• Fertilize at the prescribed rates every 3rd irrigation or at 1/4 strength with each irrigation.
• Water 1-5 gallons per plant every 2-5 days, depending on soil type.
• Stop feeding 2-3 weeks prior to harvesting and flush root zone with ample water.
• When using Kool Bloom, be careful using aggressive strength blooming formula.

Tips for a Hydroponics Garden with Dry Nutrients

1) Mix Maxi or FloraMagic Nutrients, measure and adjust to recommended hydroponic grow nutrient strength.

2) Add hydroponic grow supplements.

3) Accurately measure nutrient strength by obtaining and using a nutrient testing device such as a TDS or EC meter. If required, adjust pH of nutrient solution to 5.5 to 6.5.

• Maintain hydroponics garden pH to 5.5-6.5 with General Hydroponics pH adjusters.
• Keep the hydroponics garden ambient temperature between 18-27 C (65-80 F) degrees.
• If using a re-circulating system, it is recommended that the hydroponic grow nutrient solution be replaced every 7-10 days.
• In hot hydroponics garden environments most water loss will be due to plant transpiration and water evaporation. This will generally concentrate salt levels in the remaining solution. It is recommended that only fresh water be used to top off your system's reservoir between hydroponic grow nutrient changes.
• Foliar feed with 50 ml Diamond Nectar per liter of water (6 fl. oz. per gal.). Spray hydroponics garden foliage generously every 7-14 days throughout grow phase. Apply a light mist ONCE, 1 week before harvest.

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