{"product_id":"products-athena-fade","title":"Athena Fade – Nitrogen-Free Finishing Flush \u0026 Ripening Enhancer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthena Fade – Nitrogen-Free Finishing Flush for the Final Flowering Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthena Fade\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialist \u003cstrong\u003enitrogen-free finishing formula\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for the final stages of the flowering cycle. It replaces \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Core\u003c\/strong\u003e during the finish while continuing to supply calcium and essential microelements, helping plants maintain vital nutrition as nitrogen is removed from the feeding programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcess nitrogen late in the flowering cycle can delay maturation. Traditional flushing methods can also remove nutrients that plants may still require during this critical stage. Athena Fade provides a more controlled approach by allowing growers to \u003cstrong\u003ereduce nitrogen without removing calcium and important micronutrients from the feeding programme\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to integrate directly with the \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Line\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fade is used alongside \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e during the final 2–3 weeks of flowering. Its liquid dilution rate corresponds with Pro Core concentrate prepared at 2 lb per US gallon, making the transition from Core to Fade straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use Athena Fade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of switching immediately to water-only feeding during the finishing period, Athena Fade allows nitrogen to be removed while continuing to provide selected immobile nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula contains \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium and microelements\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically for the finishing stage, helping maintain plant nutrition through late flowering without continuing the nitrogen supplied by Pro Core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero-nitrogen finishing formula\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed specifically for late-stage flowering and ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides calcium and microelements\u003c\/strong\u003e – maintains important immobile nutrients while nitrogen is removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Pro Core replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e – swap Athena Pro Core for Fade during the finishing phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Athena Pro Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e – integrates into the Athena Pro Line feeding programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple liquid application\u003c\/strong\u003e – no need to prepare another dry stock concentrate when switching from Core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports controlled crop finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e – allows nitrogen to be removed without immediately switching to water-only feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for precision feeding programmes\u003c\/strong\u003e – application can be adjusted according to crop stage, EC and the appropriate Athena feed schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAthena Fade\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNitrogen-free finishing formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFinal flowering \/ ripening stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZero nitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCalcium and microelements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAthena Pro Bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAthena Pro Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Application Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10–19 mL per US gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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