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1. Nutrient and pH Controllers

Nutrient and pH controllers allows the grower to monitor and precisely control the nutrient solution, achieved through the use of set points and duration dosage times. You simply program in the set points you want, and the controller will dose...

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2. Nutrient and pH “Combo” Meters

Most serious gardeners will eventually upgrade to a “combo” meter which measures both pH and TDS. The nicer units will also measure solution temperature, and lend a higher degree of accuracy by compensating for the effect temperature has on the...

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3. Measuring the Nutrient Levels

By monitoring nutrients, not only can you feed your plants the appropriate level of nutrition, but you can also maximize the nutrients available for uptake. Equally important, you can be certain that your plants aren't undernourished. Both EC &...

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4. Adjusting the pH Level

The pH level of your nutrient solution will need to be adjusted if it is too low or too high. You will want to keep bottles of pH Up and pH Down solution handy in your grow area. Use very little at a time and stir it into the nutrient solution...

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5. PH

The pH value of a nutrient solution is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. A basic, neutral solution is equal to 7 on the pH scale. The solution becomes more acidic as the numbers decrease and more alkaline as the numbers...

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6. Primer on Nutrients and PH

If you want your plants to excel, you need to pay close attention to the nutrient solution. By monitoring nutrients, not only can you feed your plants the appropriate level of nutrition, but you can also maximize the nutrients available for...

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7. How to use reservoir additives in your nutrient solution

When using additives, it is ideal to clean the reservoir every week. This is the way to keep your plants growing super strong, and to really keep things healthy and clean. If you are going to change your reservoir about once a week, use the...

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8. Flushing Agents

No matter what nutrient program you use,it is highly recommenced that you flush your crop out before harvest. You can do this by running plain water through the system for a few days, but if you really want to remove the build-up of nutrient...

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9. SAR Solutions

Scorpion Juice - Dr. Hornby's Scorpion Juice triggers a plant's defense mechanisms by inducing a systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in the plant cells. This acts as a vaccination for your plants, which quickly build immune responses to a diverse...

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10. Finishing / Ripening Products

Grand Finale - This is a new one-part finishing formula from the makers of the famous Earth Juice line of organic fertilizers. Start using Grand Finale 14 days prior to harvest. It is a stand alone one part fertilizer (NPK 0-6-4.) Grand Finale...

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