Providing Plants With the Correct Level of Nutrition
Plants Development & Nutritional Need's
Growing plants indoors comes with its own set of challenges, one of which is providing the right amount of nutrients to plants at different stages of their life cycle. In an indoor facility, plants rely entirely on the grower to provide the necessary nutrients in the form of a nutrient solution feed. The strength of the nutrient solution feed plays a critical role in determining the growth, health, and overall yield of the plant. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of nutrient solution feed strengths at different stages throughout a plant's life cycle in an indoor facility.
Importance of Nutrient Solution Feed Strengths:
The nutrient solution feed strength refers to the concentration of nutrients in the solution. During the different stages of a plant's life cycle, its nutritional requirements change, and it is crucial to adjust the nutrient solution feed strength accordingly. Steel Roots Garden Supplies stock's & supplies a huge range of UK manufactured & world wide renowned manufacturers such as Growth Technology, Plant Magic, Canna, Athena , Dutch Pro and many more & brands of liquid & powedered nutrients along with the tools you need to maintain the correct levels of Nutrition in our EC measurement tools section from brands such Bluelab, Milwaukee & Aquamaster
Seedling Stage:
During the seedling stage, plants require a nutrient solution feed with a low concentration of nutrients. This is because the plants are still establishing their root system, and a high concentration of nutrients can cause root burn, stunted growth, and ultimately death. A nutrient solution feed with an EC (electrical conductivity) of 0.5-0.8 is ideal for the seedling stage. A couple of firm favourite of our's is SHOGUN start & Vitalink Plant start both of which are tailored to provide all a seedling or cutting needs in its early developing life the adding of beneficails and root promoting productys such as Great White or Veg ignitor will speed up development & ensure your plant shave stong building block sto provide a bumper yield.
Vegetative Stage:
In the vegetative stage, plants require a higher concentration of nutrients to support their rapid growth. The nutrient solution feed strength should be gradually increased during this stage, with an EC of 1.0-1.4 being optimal. Providing the plant with the right amount of nutrients during this stage will ensure healthy leaf growth, strong stems, and an overall healthy plant. Steel Roots highly recomend the use of
Flowering Stage:
During the flowering stage, plants require a different nutrient profile than the vegetative stage. The nutrient solution feed strength should be adjusted to reflect this change. A nutrient solution feed with an EC of 1.5-2.0 is optimal during the flowering stage. Providing the plant with the right amount of nutrients during this stage will ensure healthy bud growth, increased yield, and overall plant health. Furthermore adding products to increase yield and flavour, we can highly recomend many products for this purpose, the team has different favorites which vary such as Bud Burst & Crystalic, Rock resinator - an all in 1 great product, Big Bud & Sumo Boost - available for active hydro systems or hand feeding!
Maintenance Stage:
During the maintenance stage, plants require a lower concentration of nutrients as they prepare for harvest. The nutrient solution feed strength should be gradually reduced, with an EC of 1.0-1.2 being optimal. Providing the plant with the right amount of nutrients during this stage will ensure that the plant is healthy, the buds are dense, and the overall yield is maximized.
In conclusion:
Providing the right nutrient solution feed strength is critical to the growth and health of plants in an indoor facility. The strength of the nutrient solution feed should be adjusted to meet the changing nutritional needs of the plant during the different stages of its life cycle. By doing so, growers can ensure that their plants are healthy, have optimal yields, and produce high-quality products. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to the nutrient solution feed strength at different stages of the plant's life cycle for a successful indoor gardening experience.
