There is much commercial hype surrounding nutrient brands. Despite this hype, it is actually quite simple to make a calculated decision when choosing a brand.
This chapter aims to provide a basic understanding of the key factors concerning plant nutrients:
- Plant nutrient needs
- 1, 2 or 3-part nutrients?
- Grow & Bloom nutrients
- Plant nutrient labelling
- Nutrient concentration
- pH buffering capacity
- Nutrient solubility
When considered together, these factors allow growers to make a meaningful comparison of different brands.
Nutrient formulations: Plant nutrient needs | Plant nutrient labelling | pH buffering capacity