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Leafy Plant Nutrient

What is NutriHydro's Leafy Plant Nutrient?

NutriHydro Leafy is a plant nutrient formulated specifically for the cultivation of herbs, leafy vegetables, and crops that require relatively higher levels of nitrogen. NutriHydro Leafy Plant Nutrient is a greenhouse grade nutrient available in concentrate and in dry form in which both are complete water soluble.

Concentrate Form

NutriHydro Leafy Formula

NutriHydro Leafy is available in concentrate formula. It is a two part solution that is designed to be diluted in water. One part of the formula is called Grow Solution and is enriched with nitrogen, the nutrient attributed to plant growth. The other part of the formula is called Bloom Solution, the nutrient attributed to the overall health and vigor of plants.

NutriHydro Leafy Formula is available in packaging of 20 Liters, 4 Liters, 1 Liter, and 500 mL.

Dry Form

NutriHydro Leafy Commercial Farm Formula CFF

NutriHydro Leafy Commercial Farm Formula (CFF) is a completely water-soluble formula in dry form. It is as effective as the liquid concentrate formula and the difference only being in its dry form. Both are completely water soluble.

NutriHydro Leafy Commercial Farm Formula (CFF) is used along with Calcium Nitrate and Epsom Salt. All three are necessary  to form a complete nutrient profile necessary for crops to grow and thrive.

NutriHydro Leafy Commercial Farm Formula (CFF) is used by commercial growers due to being cost effective. 1 kilogram of NutriHydro Leafy CFF makes around 4,000 liters of nutrients. Literally, a little, goes a long way.

Agriculture Reputation

NutriHydro's Leafy Plant Nutrients performs exceptionally well in growing herbs.

GREENHOUSE PERFORMER

Completely water soluble allowing nutrients to be readily available by roots or foliar.

VERY HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS

We use the highest quality components in manufacturing our nutrients. We never cut corners and we always value quality above cost.

Our suppliers are carefully vetted and checked for credibility and reputation. We only source from the very best. Our first priority is to source from local suppliers. The stability and growth of local and small business industries is very important to us.

Research and data driven improvements

NutriHydro works with local growers, hobbyists, enthusiasts, commercial growers, and researchers. Working with the local community towards a data driven improvement mechanism allows the product to perform at the highest peak possible at the disposal of local growers.

A huge number of growers that use NutriHydro started off as hobbyists later on becoming enthusiasts, and eventually found themselves commercially growing. All thanks to the data shared across by NutriHydro users that took the level of growing from curiosity to new paths of possibilities.

Pro-Growers Tips

use of tds meters

For users who want to ensure maximum yield from lettuce crops, it is recommended to use a TDS meter. TDS is short for Total Dissolved Sediments Meter. It is used as it is called, to measure total dissolved sediments in water. Doing so gives you a guide n how much nutrient solution is in the water. It is recommended that you use a TDS meter so you can measure objectively and eliminate guess work.

use of ph testers

It is a must to use a PH meter. Lettuce needs water with NutriHydro Letttuce Formula to read between 5.5pH to 6pH. Going below 5.5pH will lead to macronutrient deficiency (NPK deficiency) and stunted growth. Going beyond 6pH will lead to micronutrient deficiency (trace element deficiency) which leads to burnt tips and causing the crop to turn yellow and lose its health. As it is so said in hydroponics, “pH is the key”. Once you have tested your pH, you will need NutriHydro pH Adjuster to dial down your pH to the correct range.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

The pH level of a liquid solution tells us how acidic or alkaline it is on a scale from 0 to 14, with 7.0 indicating a pH-neutral solution. From this neutral midpoint, the solution becomes increasingly acidic as the pH approaches zero and increasingly alkaline as the pH approaches 14. Pure water is pH neutral.

When you look at the chemistry behind pH, as you probably know, water molecules consist of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O). But when a compound dissolves in water and produces free ions (atoms or molecules with an electrical charge), it can cause some of the water molecules to split apart, creating positively charged ions (H+) and negative charged hydroxide ions (OH-).

The pH of a solution indicates the concentration of free hydrogen ions it contains. Pure water has equal concentrations of H+ and OH-, while acidic solutions have higher concentrations of H+ than OH- and alkaline solutions have the reverse. These characteristics at the molecular level are responsible for the sour and corrosive properties of acid solutions and the bitter, slippery nature of alkaline solutions.

A pH value is a scale measurement, meaning that each whole number represents a tenfold difference in the concentration of hydrogen ions, and therefore, a tenfold difference in the strength of the acidity or alkalinity.

In soil based planting, plant roots absorb nutrients dissolved in water which originate from organic and inorganic compounds in the soil. Microorganisms and organic matter play a role in the formation and fertility of the soil, while interactions of minerals and water fluctuations in pH levels naturally control soil’s pH. Plants that grow in these soils have evolved and adapted themselves to take advantage of these controlled soil pH levels. Hydroponic growers are solely responsible for recreating the ideal environments that encourage plant roots to absorb vital nutrients.

Whichever type of hydroponic system you are using, the goal is to always deliver water and nutrients to the roots of plants via a water-based nutrient solution. And while it’s crucial that you deliver a consistent supply of the nutrients that are appropriate for the types of plants you are growing, it’s also vitally important that you provide the proper pH levels for nutrient uptake.

Monitoring and adjusting pH in hydroponics ensures the nutrient availability of your solution. Subsequently, if your nutrient solution doesn’t have the correct pH, you risk starving your plants – even though you are providing them with plenty of nutrients.

Your crops will certainly grow without use of any pH adjusters. However, using pH adjusters unlocks the nutrient absorption ability of your crops.

Bringing the pH level of your nutrient tank to the correct levels will allow your crops to receive as much macronutrient, micronutrient, and trace elements as it can. In published agricultural journals derived from actual science based research, crops grown in the correct pH grow larger, healthier, and heavier compared to crops grown without the use of pH control. Hence the reason why commercial scale growers are particular about pH adjusters and make use of 24/7 monitoring systems that automatically dose nutrient tanks with pH adjusters.

Use NutriHydro’s Seedling Starter to sprout seeds. When you introduce your seedlings to nutrients at half or full strength, be absolutely sure that the nutrient is pH balanced by using NutriHydro Seedling Starter. Using NutriHydro Seedling Starter unlocks the full potential of your crops to absorb nutrients and will lead to the healthiest possible seedlings you can produce. In any crop cycle, the health and quality of your seedlings will determine the success of your harvest.

For foliage crops, 5.8 pH is the recommended optimal pH. At this pH, foliage seedlings will receive the perfect combination of macronutrients, micronutrients, and trace elements. 

Use NutriHydro Seedling Starter only during the seedling stage of your crops. On your crop’s growth cycle, use either NutriHydro Phosphorus based pH Down or NutriHydro Nitrogen Based pH Down.

The two mainstays of NutriHydro’s pH control system are NutriHydro Nitrogen Based pH Down and NutriHydro Phosphorus Based pH Down. These products are used to control pH in the entire crop cycle except during the crop’s seedling stage.

FOLIAGE CROPS:

Use NutriHydro Nitrogen Based pH Down when growing foliage crops. This product is designed to control the pH of nutrient tanks that grow lettuce, green and leafy crops, and herbs. The use of this product has been documented to grow healthier and wider spanning leaves.

BLOOMING, FLOWERING, AND FRUITING CROPS:

Use NutriHydro Phosphorus Based pH Down when growing crops that bloom, flower, and fruit. This product is designed to control the pH of nutrient tanks that grow flowering and fruit bearing crops. The use of this product has been documented to enhance the fruiting flowering and fruiting capability of crops.  

NutriHydro (NH) Nutrient Solubility Enhancer is used to enhance the current solubility of nutrients in your tank. Its components are made up of very high-quality nitrogen, food grade acids , and solubility enhancers that improve the solubility of inorganic nutrients.

This product is intended for use with foliage crops and replaces NutriHydro Nitrogen or Phosphorus Based pH Down during the days NutriHydro Nutrient Solubility Enhancer will be used. The very high-quality components used in this product are very potent such that it works as a pH Down adjuster. When using this product, do not use on the same day as you use NH Phosphorus Based or NH Nitrogen Based pH Down.

For example:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, use NutriHydro Nitrogen or Phosphorus based pH Down, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, use NutriHydro Nutrient Solubility Enhancer. Using both NutriHydro Nitrogen/Phosphorus Based pH Down will cause pH to significantly drop below usable levels and may cause harm to crops.

In case of overuse:

Keep adding water to your nutrient tank and measure with a pH meter until you have reached your desired pH level. You may also use NutriHydro pH Up to correct your pH level.

HOW TO USE

Most frequent questions and answers

FOR SEEDLINGS (FOLIAGE, FRUIT BEARING, OR ANY CLASS):

Use NH Seedling Starter to control the pH of your water or nutrient enriched water that you will use to sprout seeds and grow your crops during its seedling stage. The success of your entire crop cycle will mainly rely on your ability to grow the best seedlings possible.

  1. Use only NutriHydro (NH) Seedling Starter.
  2. Measure the base pH of the water you will use to sprout seeds.
  3. After measuring, put a few drops. Mix thoroughly and measure again. At this point you will begin to understand the potency level when you add the NH Seedling Starter into the water.
  4. Keep adding NH Seedling Starter into your water until you have reached your desired pH level. To sprout seeds and to maintain seedlings, the recommended pH level is at 5.8 pH . At this level, your seedlings will be able to absorb the optimum  amounts of macronutrients, micronutrients, and trace elements it needs to optimally grow during its seedling stage.
  5. NH Seedling Starter can be used together with nutrient enriched water otherwise known as half strength or full strength introduction of seedlings to nutrients.

FOR FOLIAGE CROPS:

Controlling the pH of your nutrient enriched water in growing foliage crops will result to healthier and heavier yields that will be predominantly characterized by wide spanning leaves.

  1. Use only NutriHydro (NH) Nitrogen Based pH Down.
  2. Use NH Nitrogen Based pH Down during your crop’s growth stage. (Growth stage is defined as the stage of growth after your crop’s seedling stage).
  3. Use NH Nitrogen Based pH Down only after you have thoroughly diluted and mixed your nutrients into your tank.
  4. Measure the base pH of your nutrient enriched water you will use to grow with a TDS meter.
  5. After measuring, put a few drops. Mix thoroughly and measure again with the same TDS meter. At this point you will begin to understand the potency level when you add the NH Nitrogen Based pH Down into your nutrient enriched water.
  6. Keep adding NH Nitrogen Based pH Down into your water until you have reached your desired pH level.
  7. Different green and leafy crops have different pH requirement so therefore use the proper pH when growing specific crops.

FOR FRUIT BEARING CROPS:

Controlling the pH of your nutrient enriched water in growing foliage crops will result to healthier and heavier yields that will be predominantly characterized by wide spanning leaves.

  1. Use only NutriHydro (NH) Nitrogen Based pH Down.
  2. Use NH Nitrogen Based pH Down during your crop’s growth stage. (Growth stage is defined as the stage of growth after your crop’s seedling stage).
  3. Use NH Nitrogen Based pH Down only after you have thoroughly diluted and mixed your nutrients into your tank.
  4. Measure the base pH of your nutrient enriched water you will use to grow with a TDS meter.
  5. After measuring, put a few drops. Mix thoroughly and measure again with the same TDS meter. At this point you will begin to understand the potency level when you add the NH Nitrogen Based pH Down into your nutrient enriched water.
  6. Keep adding NH Nitrogen Based pH Down into your water until you have reached your desired pH level.
  7. Different green and leafy crops have different pH requirement so therefore use the proper pH when growing specific crops.

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