How To Spot A Potassium Deficiency

Our latest blog covers how to recognise and address potassium issues in both hydroponic and soil systems.

Emerald Harvest: The World's Premium Plant Nutrient Brand

Your Guide To Grotek

Created in 1998, Grotek has over 25 years of experience - they know their nutes! We've compiled everything you need to know about their range in one easy-to-read blog. 

Unlocking The Mystery Behind NPK Labels

Navigating nutrient labels in hydroponic gardening can feel like decoding a maze of chemical terms. Though terms like NPK may appear cryptic, grasping them is essential for maximizing your plants' growth.

Heat Stress: How To Spot & Avoid

Prepare your plants for the upcoming record-hot summer by understanding and preventing heat stress. We've got tips to identify and counteract heat stress to maintain a healthy and flourishing garden.

Silica-Fraudulent Elixir or Astonishing Additive?

In a market cluttered with information, uncover the essential value of silica. It's not just a buzzword; it's the growth catalyst your plants need. Silica empowers, protects, and enhances—combating stress symptoms, boosting antioxidants. Backed by studies and trials, it's the force behind robust plant growth, stress resilience, and disease resistance.

The Art Of Feeding & Flushing

Feeding and flushing are essential for a healthy plant. The choice of medium, growth stage, temperature, and humidity all play a role in determining the feeding & flushing requirements.

Liquid Or Powdered Nutrient?

Liquid and powdered nutrients can be used in hydroponics, but each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Adding Silica?

Make sure you follow our checklist to get the most out of Silica. 

The A-Z Of Essential Nutrients For Plants

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "Essential Plant Nutrients" before, but what does it mean? We've compiled a list of the essential plant nutrients and what makes them essential.

Nutrient Parts - 1,2 or 3?

2-part, 1-part, 3-part, 100-part. All jokes aside; what is the difference between nutrients separated into different parts? In a nutshell, the more parts you have, the more control over feeding you have, but you also have more room for error.

Do You Have A Phosphorus Deficiency?

Phosphorus (no, not the stone in Harry Potter), the P in NPK, is essential for all plant life; without phosphorus, your plants will suffer and not reach their full potential.

The Benefits Of Foliar Feeding

Foliar Spraying is the application of water/nutrients directly to the plant leaves through a spray bottle. It is not the most common way to feed your plants, but it has many benefits, and its popularity is on the rise. Foliar spraying should not solely be how you feed your plants as it has disadvantages.

Root Issues - How to spot, fix & prevent

You will inevitably encounter a rootzone issue at some point. With our help, you will spot it early on, fix it, and learn the best practice to prevent future rootzone issues.