What are Additive Nutrients?
November 7, 2022
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An additive nutrient, or nutrient supplement, can be described as any plant food product that seeks to enhance natural patterns of development. Unlike base nutrients,
If you’ve recently noticed some leaf discoloration, mutation, or poor growth, it’s quite likely an inadequate pH range is the culprit behind these issues. pH
Unfortunately, not all fertilizers are created equal. That’s not to say that one product or feed program won’t perform as advertised, but as we’ve learned
Flushing is an extremely important part of the cultivation process. Most indoor crops have a lifecycle of around three months – two weeks for propagation,
Coco coir occupies a grey area between soil/soilless media and hydroponic gardening. While it may feel like soil, coco acts and performs much like a
Plants absorb a wide variety of elements throughout their lifecycle. In total, there are 16 essential nutrients that plants need to maintain healthy patterns of
How to use base nutrients, additive nutrients, and maintenance products. What are the differences and how are they used in your hydroponic system?
When it comes to cannabis, experienced growers prefer quality over quantity. The truth is, growers today want to produce bigger trichomes, not flowers. Unlike its
There is no greater shame than harvesting a beautiful crop, only to have it dried, stale and tasteless, soft, squishy, and smelling of hay. The
N-P-K is an acronym for the most readily available macronutrients found in plant food. These important elements, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), are
All fertilizers are essentially comprised of salts. These salts are usually formulated into fertilizers as mineralized elements. In total, there are 16 essential elements that
Root rot is the archnemesis of the hydroponic gardener. If left untreated, root rot (pythium) can spread like wildfire and quickly disrupt natural patterns of
An additive nutrient, or nutrient supplement, can be described as any plant food product that seeks to enhance natural patterns of development. Unlike base nutrients,
If you’ve recently noticed some leaf discoloration, mutation, or poor growth, it’s quite likely an inadequate pH range is the culprit behind these issues. pH
Unfortunately, not all fertilizers are created equal. That’s not to say that one product or feed program won’t perform as advertised, but as we’ve learned
Flushing is an extremely important part of the cultivation process. Most indoor crops have a lifecycle of around three months – two weeks for propagation,
Coco coir occupies a grey area between soil/soilless media and hydroponic gardening. While it may feel like soil, coco acts and performs much like a
Plants absorb a wide variety of elements throughout their lifecycle. In total, there are 16 essential nutrients that plants need to maintain healthy patterns of
How to use base nutrients, additive nutrients, and maintenance products. What are the differences and how are they used in your hydroponic system?
When it comes to cannabis, experienced growers prefer quality over quantity. The truth is, growers today want to produce bigger trichomes, not flowers. Unlike its
There is no greater shame than harvesting a beautiful crop, only to have it dried, stale and tasteless, soft, squishy, and smelling of hay. The
N-P-K is an acronym for the most readily available macronutrients found in plant food. These important elements, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), are
All fertilizers are essentially comprised of salts. These salts are usually formulated into fertilizers as mineralized elements. In total, there are 16 essential elements that
Root rot is the archnemesis of the hydroponic gardener. If left untreated, root rot (pythium) can spread like wildfire and quickly disrupt natural patterns of
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We’ve made it simple for you to find the right GreenPlanet Nutrient product by creating our very own iconography system. Whether you want to increase yields, aroma, or ph levels, we have a product for you!
Learn more about GreenPlanet nutrient icons in this blog to help guide you through the fertilizer range.
The most essential icon, as it represents the foundation of your plant’s diet. Base nutrients provide all the necessary elements for plant growth such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Sulfur, and several other minor elements.
This icon means that this particular product can be added to your plants diet to optimize performance in a specified area like aroma or bloom.
Some of our nutrients specialize in maintaining or preserving a particular area in a plant’s life cycle, such as pH levels.
This fertilizer is totally made of natural materials such as compost and manure which are left to dry into a solid form and then used in gardens or fields.
The fertilizer, available to be used for plants is produced in a liquid form from completely natural raw materials without causing damage to the environment.
Green Planet bottles with this icon mean that this product is ideal to use during the flowering stage, which helps the yield of your flower sets, vegetables, and fruits.
When you see this icon on one of our products, you’ll know that you can use it during the vegetative stage of your plant to ensure the growth & development.
