{"product_id":"products-athena-pro-grow","title":"Athena Pro Grow 2-8-20 Soluble Vegetative Fertiliser","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthena Pro Grow 2-8-20 – Professional Soluble Vegetative Fertiliser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully water-soluble dry mineral fertiliser developed specifically for the vegetative growth stage. Featuring an \u003cstrong\u003eNPK ratio of 2-8-20\u003c\/strong\u003e, it supplies a carefully balanced combination of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulphur and iron to support vigorous root development, healthy foliage and consistent vegetative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Line\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pro Grow is intended to be used alongside \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Core\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a complete vegetative feeding programme for professional horticultural crops. Its highly refined mineral formulation dissolves completely at room temperature, making it particularly well suited to stock tanks, automated dosing equipment and high-frequency fertigation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-8-20 vegetative fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e formulated specifically for the vegetative growth phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in a concentrated dry mineral formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% water-soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e when correctly prepared, with no unwanted particulates or sediment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use alongside \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Core\u003c\/strong\u003e for complete and balanced vegetative nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContains potassium phosphate, potassium nitrate, potassium sulphate, magnesium sulphate and iron DTPA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContains no urea or ammoniacal nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixes completely at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for professional stock-tank preparation and automated fertigation systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Dosatron, Netaflex and Rhythm dosing equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow heavy metal content according to Athena's current product specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConcentrated dry format reduces the amount of water transported and stored compared with equivalent liquid fertilisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Athena Pro Grow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vegetative stage places substantial nutritional demands on developing plants as they establish roots, stems and foliage. Athena Pro Grow provides the mineral nutrition required during this phase while maintaining the clean, predictable formulation needed for precision fertigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen combined with Athena Pro Core, Pro Grow provides a balanced nutrient programme designed specifically for vegetative development. Its concentrated dry-salt format makes it particularly suitable for professional growers operating stock tanks, dosing systems and high-frequency irrigation programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNPK \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eNPK Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-8-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWater-soluble dry mineral fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGrowth Stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVegetative growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePrimary Ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePotassium phosphate, potassium nitrate, potassium sulphate, magnesium sulphate and iron DTPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDry soluble mineral granules\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eUse With\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAthena Pro Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse With Athena Pro Core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Grow is designed to be used alongside Athena Pro Core.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro Grow supplies the main vegetative NPK component, while Pro Core provides complementary calcium, nitrogen and micronutrients required to complete the Athena Pro Line vegetative programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two products should be dosed according to Athena's current Pro Line feed schedule and the required target EC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparing Athena Pro Grow Stock Concentrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthena recommends preparing Pro Grow as a concentrated stock solution rather than repeatedly adding small quantities of dry granules directly to the working nutrient reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Athena Pro Line concentrate is prepared at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 lb per US gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e. For metric preparation, Athena's current dosage reference uses approximately \u003cstrong\u003e907 g per 4 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a concentrate of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e226 g per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a clean stock tank or measuring vessel with accurate volume markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart-fill the container with clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlowly add Athena Pro Grow while continuously stirring or agitating the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContinue mixing until the granules are completely dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd additional water until the required final stock-solution volume is reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix thoroughly again until the concentrate is completely uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athena's imperial concentrate is based on 2 lb per US gallon, while its metric dosage reference is based on 2 lb per 4 litres. Always use the dosing chart that corresponds with the stock concentration you have prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Grow Dosing by Target EC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Athena Pro Grow has been prepared as a \u003cstrong\u003e226 g\/L stock concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the concentrate can be added to the working reservoir according to the desired final EC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTarget EC\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePro Grow Concentrate per 10 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePro Core Concentrate per 10 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e27 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e42 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e57 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e34 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e73 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e44 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e90 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e54 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e107 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e124 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e75 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures are based on Athena's recommended \u003cstrong\u003e226 g\/L metric stock concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. If a different concentrate strength is prepared, the dosing rate must be adjusted accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Fertigation Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthena Pro Grow is engineered for complete dissolution and clean operation in professional fertigation equipment. Athena specifically lists compatibility with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDosatron dosing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNetaflex fertigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRhythm dosing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStock-tank irrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated nutrient injection systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-frequency irrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral-only formulation contains no organic material and is designed to minimise sediment and unwanted deposits in reservoirs, dosing equipment and irrigation lines when correctly mixed and maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 lb \/ approximately 907 g pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e – individual Pro Grow pouch where offered by SteelRoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 lb \/ approximately 4.54 kg box\u003c\/strong\u003e – contains five 2 lb pouches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 lb \/ approximately 11.34 kg bulk bag\u003c\/strong\u003e – professional bulk format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the required Athena Pro Grow size from the available product options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse Athena Pro Grow with Athena Pro Core during the vegetative phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasure dry fertiliser accurately by weight rather than volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrepare concentrated stock solutions before dosing the working reservoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not combine Pro Grow and Pro Core together in their dry or concentrated forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDose each concentrate separately into the working nutrient solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd granules gradually while continuously agitating the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all material has completely dissolved before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitor EC after nutrients have been added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjust nutrient strength according to crop requirements, water quality and irrigation strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep stock tanks, reservoirs, filters and irrigation equipment clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep Athena Pro Grow tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture. Prevent water or contaminated measuring equipment from entering the dry product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthena Pro Grow is a concentrated professional horticultural fertiliser. Application rates should be adjusted according to target EC, water quality, crop requirements and irrigation strategy. 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