Whatever you grow, chances are, GreenPlanet Nutrients has the ideal nutrient system to support your crop. However, selecting a fertilizer can often be a difficult task. So, to help educate and encourage our clients, we’ve organized our catalogue of products into three sections: base nutrients, additives, and maintenance products. To learn more about the products offered at GreenPlanet Nutrients, read the following passages below.
The Difference Between Base, Additive, and Maintenance Products
Base Nutrients
A base nutrient, or a base nutrient system, can be described as a crop’s main source of plant food. Furthermore, an adequate base nutrient program will likely contain a well-rounded list of macro and micro-elements, be highly concentrated, and provide your plants with essential minerals throughout periods of growth and bloom.
Additive Nutrients
An additive nutrient can be described as any plant food product that seeks to enhance natural patterns of development. And unlike base nutrients, which are designed to maintain healthy patterns of growth and bloom, additive nutrients aim to promote specific actions, whether it be the development of large, dense flowers, trichome production, root growth, or rapid cell expansion.
Maintenance Products
Unlike base and additive supplements, some of our products specialize in maintaining or preserving a particular area in a plant’s life cycle. So, while not directly considered a fertilizer, maintenance products help support specific actions such as pH stability, plant health, and general performance in the garden
More About Base Nutrients
Why are base nutrients important? Like us, plants are only able to digest certain elements throughout their lifecycle. So, a base nutrient could be described as any liquid or powdered plant food which contains most of, or all of the essential elements for plant health and stability. Although base nutrient systems vary in many ways, most notable in price, brand, and in the number of “parts”, an adequate base nutrient program will contain a well-rounded list of macro and micro-elements, be highly concentrated, and provide your plants with essential minerals throughout periods of growth and bloom.
What are additives? Unlike base nutrients, additive nutrients are supplements that aim to promote specific actions and outcomes. There are a wide variety of additive nutrients available on the market. For example, GreenPlanet Nutrients manufacturers 16 nutrient additives, ranging from beneficial bacteria inoculants, bloom boosters, and carbohydrates supplements. While all these supplements have different desired actions and outcomes, they all aim to enhance the natural growth patterns of plants.
Base nutrient supplements can be seen as your plant’s source of “meat and potatoes”, essential elements necessary for growing healthy crops. Additives on the other hand, if we stick with food analogies, can be described as a plant’s “dessert”, something that is not essential for survival, but if supplemented appropriately, can ultimately enhance the potential for size, flavour and appeal during flower.
Why use maintenance products? Maintenance products are specialized products that assist in the general upkeep of the garden. Designed to be used periodically with base nutrients and additives, maintenance products support specific actions that aim to promote and optimize crop production and plant health. Some maintenance products such as pH Up and pH Down are essential for maintaining stabilized plant growth and are recommended for buffering nutrients during every irrigation cycle.
Combining Base Nutrients and Additives in a Feed Program
GreenPlanet offers growers four distinct liquid feed programs: the 1-Part Medi-One, the 2-Part Dual Fuel, 3-Part GP3, and the 4-Part Hydro Fuel. But what feed program is right for you? Read the passages below for more information on the feed programs available at GreenPlanet. Or, click the button below for advice on choosing your ideal nutrient system.
A complete, organic feed program formulated for the medical grower.
Medi One is a balanced blend of organic ingredients that encourages vigorous growth in the vegetative stage and resinous aromatic flora production in the flowering stage. Medi One is also OMRI listed. This means that the ingredients that go into producing Medi One are backed against industry standards for organic fertilizer production.
A simple and highly concentrated feed program designed to save growers time and money.
Whether you’re a novice cultivator with your first grow tent or a master grower producing on a commercial scale, our 2-part Dual Fuel Feed Program gives you the ability to fine-tune your garden to ensure you get bigger and better yields! Simple and easy to use so you can scale up or down without the headache.
Formulated for the veteran grower, GP3 offers increased flexibility, control, and reliability.
GP3 is the OG of 3-part feed programs. It’s the 3 part base nutrient system that has been tried and tested by seasoned growers throughout the years. If you want a product backed by veteran growers, then this is the feed program for you.
The classic and easy-to-use formula for the traditional hydroponic garden.
The 4-Part Hydro Fuel Feed Program gives growers extreme control over both vegetative and flowering growth with two specific formulas for each stage of production. The base nutrient component comes in four parts: A&B Grow and A&B Bloom.
Your green-thumbed adventure starts here! To access the programs and products in this blog, contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or your local garden supply store for product information and purchasing inquiries.
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GreenPlanet’s Hydro Fuel was made for the easy-going, traditional gardener – someone who wants the control and intricacy of a multipart base nutrient, but with none of the extra effort. Choosing a reliable nutrient system can be a challenging business. First, growers need to decide if they want to grow organic or mineral-based crops. Secondly, the fertilizer in question must be compatible with the gardener’s growing system. And last, before committing to a feeding system, growers must be comfortable with the program itself. To help eliminate the guesswork when selecting fertilizer for the garden, here’s everything you need to know about GreenPlanet’s Hydro Fuel. If you’re thinking about purchasing GreenPlanet’s Hydro Fuel feed program, read the following passages for more information.
GreenPlanet’s 4-Part Hydro Fuel Base Nutrient
GreenPlanet’s 4-Part Hydro Fuelbase nutrient system gives growers extreme control over both vegetative and flowering growth with two specific and balanced formulas for each stage of production. The base nutrient component comes in four parts, A&B Grow and A&B Bloom, two formulas for each stage of growth. But don’t let the excess of nutrients fool you into thinking Hydro Fuel is complicated – GreenPlanet’s 4-Part feed program is one of the simplest, yet most effective nutrient systems on the market. Here’s more information on each part of the Hydro Fuel base nutrient system.
Hydro Fuel Grow A&B
Hydro Fuel Grow A&B are the growing components of GreenPlanet’s 4-Part base nutrient system. Designed to be used together in equal ratios throughout the vegetative stage, Hydro Fuel Grow A&B provides your crop with a diverse range of micro, macro, and secondary nutrients. Hydro Fuel Grow A is the nitrogen and micronutrient heavy part of the vegetative A&B program. It gives plants clean access to micronutrients like boron, cobalt, molybdenum, zinc, and chelated sources of iron and manganese. The B component of Hydro Fuel Grow compliments this formula perfectly by being packed full of phosphorus and potassium, two nutrients that encourage rapid root growth and cellular expansion.
Hydro Fuel Grow A&B is Designed to be used together in equal ratios throughout the vegetative stage
Hydro Fuel Bloom A&B
Hydro Fuel Bloom A&B are the blooming components of GreenPlanet’s 4-Part base nutrient system. Formulated to be used together in a 1:1 ratio, Hydro Fuel Bloom A&B provides your plants with elements that encourage the expression and expansion of dense flowers. For instance, Hydro Fuel Bloom A is made with balanced levels of nitrogen and micronutrients to ensure your plants stay healthy and free of common nutrient deficiencies during the flowering stage. Hydro Fuel Bloom B, however, is loaded with aggressive amounts of phosphorus and potassium. Hydro Fuel Bloom A&B guarantees the maximal expression of flowers during the blooming period by providing gardeners with access to an easy-to-use and balanced fertilizer.
GreenPlanet’s Hydro Fuel is unique because it offers growers balanced levels of elements in stage-specific ratios. Hydro Fuel is split into two distinct feeding systems: Hydro Fuel Grow A&B and Hydro Fuel Bloom A&B. Each formula is specifically designed for both the vegetative and flowering stages of growth. This means that every time you feed your plants with Hydro Fuel, you’re providing them with exactly what they need for that period of growth. If you’re looking for a nutrient system that’s simple and stage-specific, there’s no better choice than GreenPlanet’s Hydro Fuel.
Every part of GreenPlanet’s Hydro Fuel is mixed in simple 1:1 ratios. So, no matter the stage of growth, both parts of Hydro Fuel are added into the reservoir in equal amounts. Unlike other multi-step feed programs which are fed to plants in varying ratios over time, Hydro Fuel is made simple by being supplemented in completely equal parts. This aspect of GreenPlanet’s 4-Part makes it one of the simplest and most efficient base nutrient programs on the market. So, if you’re the type of grower who’s interested in an intricate, balanced, yet easy-to-use base nutrient system, Hydro Fuel might be the perfect choice for your garden.
Multimedia Feed Program
Both Hydro Fuel Grow and Bloom A&B can be supplied to plants in a variety of media; this includes soil, peat moss, coco coir, rockwool, hydro stone, and true water-based systems. Made from extremely soluble sources of micro and macronutrients, Hydro Fuel can be used in any of the media variations listed above with little to no salt or residue build-up. This is because Hydro Fuel is formulated with only the highest quality ingredients – no carbonates, bi-carbonates, or fillers are used in the manufacturing of GreenPlanet nutrients. Whether you’re a beginner testing out a new system, or a seasoned grower with an established routine, GreenPlanet’s 4-Part makes growing in any medium easy and stress-free.
Whatever your style of garden, chances are, GreenPlanet Nutrients has the perfect base nutrient program. To access the programs available at GreenPlanet Nutrients, contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or your local garden supply store for product information and purchasing inquiries.
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If you’re a seasoned grower, you’ll love GreenPlanet’s GP3 3-Part program. Here’s why: GreenPlanet’s GP3 offers expert growers access to one of the cleanest and most quality-driven 3-Part formulations on the market. GP3 is clean because it’s produced without the inclusion of carbonates, bi-carbonates, fillers, artificial colours, or preservatives. Also, the quality design of GreenPlanet’s 3-Part is unmatched by competitors. 3-Part nutrient programs are classic and traditional nutrient enrichment programs. GP3, however, is the only 3-Part program on the market that provides plants with stable elements, chelated micronutrients, and multiple sources of iron, all within a clean, low salt formulation. If you want to learn more about why expert growers love GreenPlanet’s 3-Part program, read the following passages below.
What is GreenPlanet’s GP3 3-Part Feed Program?
GreenPlanet’s 3-Part GP3 feed program consists of a three-part base nutrient system and several additives that enhance both vegetative and blooming growth. The base nutrient component consists of three parts: Grow, Micro and Bloom. Made for the expert grower, GP3 offers plants everything they need in 3 bottles. From essential micronutrients like copper, boron, and zinc, to balanced levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, GP3 is fed to plants in varying ratios throughout stages of propagation, growth, and bloom, making it the perfect stack of fertilizer for growers who want nothing but the best.
GP3 feed program consists of a three-part base nutrient system and four additive nutrients.
Why Expert Growers Love GreenPlanet’s 3-Part Program
A Clean Formula: No Carbonates, Bi-Carbonates, or Fillers
GP3 contains no carbonates, bi-carbonates, unnatural derivatives, or fillers, and each product in the GP3 program goes through a rigorous filtration process during production to ensure an extremely low salt index. Carbonates and bi-carbonates form when a positively charged metal ion comes in contact with the oxygen atoms of a carbonate ion. These compounds are often insoluble in water and exhibit some level of basicity or acidity in water (Zumdahl, 2008, p. 17). Experts argue that carbonates and bi-carbonates can be damaging to crops by allowing micronutrients to become less available to plants at undesirable pH ranges, therefore inducing micronutrient chlorosis (Morgan, 2008, p. 60). Furthermore, fertilizers high in carbonates and bi-carbonates contain a high salt index and can consequently lead to the buildup of sodium in drip emitters, irrigation lines, and/or reservoirs (Morgan, 2008, p. 43).
GreenPlanet ensures the cleanliness and solubility of their 3-Part program by selecting only the purest raw ingredients that undergo no damaging alteration during the manufacturing process. And, to guarantee that GP3 remains as soluble as possible, each product goes through a multi-step filtration process before it is bottled. In short, expert growers love GreenPlanet’s 3-Part because they trust the consistency and quality of the product.
Includes Multiple Sources of Iron
While micronutrients only account for 1% of a plant’s dry matter content, they are essential for the vegetative and blooming periods of growth. Iron (Fe), in particular, is an extremely important micronutrient that flowering plants rely on to transport nutrients, respire and photosynthesize water and light energy. Reduced or insufficient iron in the root zone can lead to deformed growth, interveinal chlorosis, poor yields, weakness, and low iron-induced anemia (Schmidt et al, 2020, para. 2).
GreenPlanet makes sure your plants acquire a wide variety of elemental iron to avoid the exaggeration of the issues above. For example, three unique sources of chelated iron (Iron EDTA, Iron EDDHA, Iron DTPA) are included in the GP3 Micro formulation. Iron EDTA and EDDHA are both synthetic sources of iron, however, they contain different functions when fed to plants in a solution. Iron EDTA, for instance, is made of strongly chelated ions that hold iron elements together for uptake in pH ranges from approximately 6.0 – 6.5; past this, however, iron EDTA becomes almost impossible for plants to absorb (Krauskopf, 2007, para. 4). Then, until a pH of around 8.0, EDDHA becomes the plant’s available source of iron. Finally, at any pH level above 8.0, the last source of iron (DTPA) becomes readily available to plants (Krauskopf, 2007, para. 4).
GreenPlanet makes sure your plants avoid plant issues by providing three unique sources of chelated iron (Iron EDTA, Iron EDDHA, Iron DTPA) which allow constant nutrient uptake at a varied pH level.
It’s recommended that growers always maintain an acceptable pH range (somewhere between 5.8 – 6.5, depending on the system). However, in the unlikely event that your nutrient solution does rise beyond a suitable range, it’s important to note that safeguards against inevitable micronutrient deficiencies have been put in place. GreenPlanet includes these three sources of iron in their 3-Part feed program to guarantee suitable access to this important micronutrient, no matter the extreme alkalinity of a nutrient solution.
Intricate and Balanced Nutrition
GP3 is supplied to plants in varying ratios throughout stages of propagation, growth, and bloom. For example, GP3 Micro and Grow are fed more heavily during the vegetative stage, while GP3 Bloom is the primary component of the nutrient system during flower. These varying ratios make up a scheduled program of plant nutrition in each stage of growth, allowing growers to get the most out of their nutrients with little waste and no issues with common deficiencies.
This point is not to say that 1 or 2-Part feeding programs aren’t as effective as more intricate nutrient systems. However, by feeding your plants exactly what they need in specific stages of growth, you can guarantee that your crop will have maximal output at harvest time. So, while the GreenPlanet 3-Part program may be slightly more complex, expert growers would agree that the intricacy and balanced nutrition provided by GP3 massively outways the extra effort.
WHAT IT IS
GP3 Micro is an essential component of our 3-part base nutrient system and provides your plants with the optimal array of macro and micronutrients they need during the vegetative & flowering stage. GP3 Micro is part of the GP3 Feed Program.
HOW IT WORKS
GP3 Micro is the component of the GP3 nutrient system that provides your plants with the essential and supplemental nutrients they need in the grow and bloom stages of growth.
Our Micro formula contains ethically sourced ingredients, no synthetic dyes, and features an extensive range of guaranteed micronutrients to ensure your plants are getting the highest quality food possible. These include necessary elements such as iron(Fe), boron (B) and calcium (Ca), all of which benefit the plant throughout its entire life cycle.
Iron is necessary for a plant’s enzymes to function and helps chlorophyll synthesize. Boron improves the structural integrity of cell walls, which keeps stems, stalks, and branches robust and healthy. Calcium plays a major role in the development of rigid cell walls that can support large yields. The stronger cell walls also boost your plant’s immunity to diseases and stress.
When used alongside GP3 Grow and GP3 Bloom, your plants will receive the primary, secondary, micro, and macronutrients they need for a bountiful harvest.
HOW TO USE IT
GP3 requires Grow, Micro, and Bloom for the best results. Refer to the GP3 Feed Program for application rates during each stage of plant growth.
Mix each product individually into the reservoir, check the PPM, pH and adjust accordingly.
CAUTION: Combining GP3 components together in an undiluted form may cause a nutrient lockout. Always mix into the reservoir separately. Follow the GP3 Feed Program for the best results.
Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://www.aapfco.org/metals.html
WHAT IT IS
GP3 Bloom is an essential component of our 3-part base nutrient system and provides your plants with the optimal array of nutrients they need for the bloom stage. GP3 Bloom is part of the GP3 Feed Program.
HOW IT WORKS
GP3 Bloom is the component of the GP3 nutrient system that provides your plants with the right nutrients they need in the flowering stage of growth. This stage is when your plants start to fruit and produce flowers up until it is time for harvest. But in order to maximize their yields, they need the right formula.
The Bloom formula contains no synthetic dyes and contains only ethically sourced ingredients to ensure your plants are getting the highest quality nutrients possible. These include high amounts of phosphorous (P) and potassium (K), which plants require to thrive while flowering.
Phosphorous is vital for essential plant functions and flower formation to deliver larger yields.
Potassium helps convert phosphorous into energy your plant can use and strengthens cell walls to support heavy flowers.
When used alongside GP3 Micro and GP3 Grow, your plants will receive the primary, secondary, micro, and macronutrients they need for a bountiful harvest.
HOW TO USE IT
GP3 requires Grow, Micro, and Bloom for the best results.
Refer to the GP3 Feed Program for application rates during each stage of plant growth. Mix each product individually into the reservoir, check the PPM, pH and adjust accordingly.
CAUTION: Combining GP3 components together in an undiluted form may cause nutrient lockout. Always mix into the reservoir separately. Follow the GP3 Feed Program for the best results.
Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://www.aapfco.org/metals.html
WHAT IT IS
GP3 Grow is an essential component of our 3-part base nutrient system and provides your plants with the optimal array of nutrients they need for the vegetative stage. GP3 Grow is part of the GP3 Feed Program.
HOW IT WORKS
GP3 Grow is the component of the GP3 nutrient system that provides your plants with the optimal nutrients they require in the vegetative stage of growth.
This stage is when your plants develop leafy green foliage and a strong root system that will be able to support flowering sites during the bloom stage. The Grow formula contains no synthetic dyes and contains only ethically sourced ingredients to ensure your plants are getting the highest quality nutrients possible. These include nitrogen (N) and soluble potash (K2O), which plants require in large amounts to thrive. Nitrogen is vital to the process of photosynthesis and producing chlorophyll, which is responsible for green and healthy growth and increased yields. The soluble potash helps with the plant’s ability to resist diseases and encourages functions that will help your plant transition into the bloom stage. When used alongside GP3 Micro and GP3 Bloom, your plants will receive the primary, secondary, micro, and macronutrients they need for a bountiful harvest.
HOW TO USE IT
GP3 requires Grow, Micro, and Bloom for the best results. Refer to the GP3 Feed Program for application rates during each stage of plant growth. Mix each product individually into the reservoir, check the PPM, pH and adjust accordingly.
CAUTION: Combining GP3 components together in an undiluted form may cause a nutrient lockout. Always mix into the reservoir separately. Follow the GP3 Feed Program for the best results.
Whatever your style of garden, chances are, GreenPlanet Nutrients has the perfect base nutrient program. To access the programs available at GreenPlanet Nutrients, contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or your local garden supply store for product information and purchasing inquiries.
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3-Part nutrient programs are among the most popular fertilizers in the industry. Made for the expert grower, 3-Part systems offer plants everything they need in 3 bottles. From essential micronutrients like copper, boron, and zinc, to balanced levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, 3-Part nutrients are fed to plants in varying ratios throughout stages of propagation, growth, and bloom, making them the perfect stack of fertilizer for growers who want nothing but the best.
As you probably know, almost every popular nutrient brand makes a 3-Part feeding system. But what makes one brand of fertilizer different from the rest? At GreenPlanet Nutrients, we pride ourselves on providing expert growers with the best tools for the job – that’s why we’ve designed our 3-Part nutrient program to be the cleanest and most competitive formula on the market. If you’re looking for a new fertilizer, read the following article for 5 reasons to switch to GreenPlanet’s 3-Part base nutrient system.
5 Reasons to Switch to GreenPlanet’s 3-Part (GP3)
No Synthetic Dyes or Colors
Highly Controllable
Seamlessly Intergratable
Low Salt Index
100% Chelated Micronutrients
1.) No Synthetic Dyes or Colors
GP3 contains only what your plants need to thrive. All the colours in each formula of our 3-Part program are naturally derived from the ingredients during manufacturing. This means that the different colours in Micro, Bloom, and Grow are completely stable and contain no synthetic dyes or colouring additives. Food-grade dyes won’t necessarily harm your plants, but they also don’t provide any source of nutrition, and that’s why we’ve chosen to leave them out of our GP3 program.
GP3 Micro, Bloom, and Grow contain no synthetic dyes or colouring additives.
2.) Highly Controllable
Using a 3-Part nutrient system offers growers more control and flexibility in the garden. Compared to 1 or 2-Part base nutrients, 3-Part programs are fed to plants in varying amounts throughout different stages of growth. For example, GP3 Micro and Grow are fed more heavily during the vegetative stage, while GP3 Bloom is the primary component of the nutrient system during flower. These varying ratios make up a scheduled program of plant nutrition in each stage of growth, allowing growers to get the most out of their nutrients with little waste and no issues with common deficiencies.
3.) Seamlessly Integratable
GreenPlanet’s 3-Part nutrient system seamlessly integrates into any existing 3-Part program. So, if you just need Micro to fill a spot in your existing feed program – just buy Micro. No matter the brand, each part of GP3 will properly integrate into the program and provide the same essential elements and levels of nutrients. Even if you just need a small amount of GP3 to get you to harvest, you can be assured that the ingredients in GreenPlanet’s 3-Part will integrate seamlessly into any feed program on the market.
GreenPlanet’s 3-Part nutrient system seamlessly integrates into any existing 3-Part program
4.) Low Salt Index
GP3 contains no carbonates, bi-carbonates, unnaturally derivatives, or fillers. Even more interesting is that each product in the GP3 program goes through a rigorous filtration process during production to ensure an extremely low salt index. This makes GreenPlanet’s 3-Part nutrient system one of the cleanest and most soluble formulas on the market. The cleanliness of GP3 not only leads to more ease while using the product, but it also promotes a cleaner, less salt-ridden environment and root zone for your growing plants.
GP3 promotes a cleaner, less salt-ridden environment
5.) 100% Chelated Micronutrients
All the micronutrients in the GP3 program are 100% chelated. Chelated elements act as catalysts for nutrient uptake by cloaking metals like copper and iron in charged ions to detract them from reacting negatively with water or other negatively charged ions. Chelated micronutrients are generally of higher quality, as chelated metals have an easier time passing through the cell walls of plants, therefore leading to the faster uptake of essential micronutrients.
The 100% chelated minerals in GP3 allow for a faster and more aggressive uptake of essential nutrients by the plant.
Knowing what separates GP3 from the competition is just the beginning; to truly understand the quality and design of GreenPlanet’s 3-Part nutrient system, you have to try it yourself. Made for the expert grower, GP3 is the perfect nutrient program for cultivators looking to push quality genetics to new and exciting heights.
More About the GP3 Feed Program Bundle
Knowing what separates GP3 from the competition is just the beginning; to truly understand the quality and design of GreenPlanet’s 3-Part nutrient system, you have to try it yourself. Made for the expert grower, GP3 is the perfect nutrient program for cultivators looking to push quality genetics to new and exciting heights.
WHAT IT IS
Our unrivaled 3-Part base nutrient system is formulated with the veteran grower in mind. If you love 3-Parts, you’ll love GP3. It’s tailored for specific stages of growth, ensuring you get the results you’re after.
Refer to our Nutrient Calculator for application rates during each week of plant growth.
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Whatever your style of garden, chances are, GreenPlanet Nutrients has the perfect base nutrient program. To access the programs available at GreenPlanet Nutrients, contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or your local garden supply store for product information and purchasing inquiries.
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On the subject of plant food, it’s clear that liquid nutrients are held in the highest regard by the majority of experienced growers. Feeding programs, specifically those which offer a variety of organic, synthetic or mixed-method approaches to fertilization, time after time, produce the most quality-driven and consistent results. However, as the garden moves outdoors, the superiority of liquid nutrients becomes less of a consensus and more of a debate. This change in methodology is arguably sparked a simple cost-benefit analysis of the growing season. For example, if the cost of liquid fertilizer is continually integrated into the budget of an outdoor garden, the return on investment of the season is significantly reduced. And, in an outdoor garden, where quantity is the goal, quality-driven liquid plant food does little to replicate the flower produced in an indoor environment.
With the season approaching, there is one formula trusted by the experienced outdoor gardener – GreenPlanet Nutrients BackCountry Blend. Coming in three specific “parts”, BackCountry Blend is the complete, cost-effective and reliable system of plant nutrition that was specifically designed to save the outdoor grower time, money and labour. For the best results in the garden this year, follow the article below to learn more about BackCountry Blend.
Save Time
Unlike liquid fertilizers that require bi-weekly feedings, mixing and constant buffering, Backcountry Blend saves growers time by being the simplest and most aggressive slow-release formula on the market.
Save Money
Among other nutrients systems specifically tailored for the outdoor garden, Backcountry Blend is the only feed program that promises significant cost savings without compromising results.
Save Labour
With a slow-release fertilizer like Backcountry Blend, you can expect a massive decrease in labour.
For us at YETIVA, BACKCOUNTRY BLEND worked flawlessly. AFFORDABILITY, STABLE & TIME SAVING!!! We were under time constraints and just couldn’t have been busier, BACKCOUNTRY made daily and weekly maintenance a breeze and saved time in so many ways. PLUS our plants had never been happier. Not to mention the reps and staff at GreenPlanet answering any and all questions we had. We here at YETIVA will be continuing to use GREENPLANET from here on out.
BackCountry Blend (BCB) is a granular, slow-release nutrient system that provides your plants with stable nutrition throughout periods of vegetative, flowering and ripening growth. The complete feed program comes in three parts: Grow, Bloom and Boost. While each product has the same application in the garden, each part has its own function based on the specific stage of plant growth. Furthermore, the Grow, Bloom and Boost formulations of BackCountry Blend come incorporated with TrueCoat technology: a proprietary blend of micronutrients that are amended into each and every pellet of BackCountry Blend. This ensures that plants remain healthy and unblemished by nutrient deficiencies throughout all stages of growth.
BackCountry Blend: Grow
Backcountry Blend Grow contains a carefully selected blend of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and calcium (Ca) that are measured specifically for the vegetative stage. With an N-P-K ratio of 16-10-8, BCB Grow is an aggressive vegetative formula with high nitrogen and calcium content that promotes general health, excessive spurts of vertical growth and the production of broad, green leaves and foliage.
BackCountry Blend: Bloom
BackCountry Blend Bloom contains a full spectrum of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and calcium (Ca) that are measured specifically for the flowering stage. The Bloom formula of BCB includes higher levels of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) that plants require during the flowering stage. Phosphorus plays a key role in essential functions of the plant such as photosynthesis, transfer of energy, and nutrient movement through the plant. Potassium aids in the conversion of phosphorus into energy your plants can use and strengthens cell walls to support larger yields.
BackCountry Blend: Boost
BackCountry Blend Boost is designed to be used in conjunction with BackCountry Blend Bloom during the flowering stage. Boost provides your outdoor plants with an extra dose of phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and calcium (Ca), as well as the addition of humic acid. Phosphorus and potassium are vital elements that aid in the development of flowers and the movement of nutrients through the plant. Calcium plays a major role in cell wall composition and also helps maintain chemical balances in the soil. Humic acid aids in the movement of nutrients through the grow medium, making them easier for the plant to absorb. These added benefits improve overall yields, floral development, colour, aroma and hardening in late flower.
Use and Application
For reliable results, apply BackCountry Blend Grow,Bloom and Boost at a rate of 0.5-1 teaspoon(s) per foot of plant height. Begin application of the BCB formula when plants are well established in pots or beds and have at least 8-12 inches of vertical growth. Broadcast the granular fertilizer evenly across the media, pre-amended your choice of soil-based media, or pile your application of BCB under drip emitters or next to the stalk of the plant. Because BackCountry Blend is such an aggressive formula, allow 3-5 weeks to pass before re-enriching your medium. Like most other feeding programs, the BackCountry Blend feed system has a prescribed method of use over time. To get the most out of the BCB feed program, review and follow the system on a week-by-week basis.
Want to elevate your garden with BackCountry Blend? GreenPlanet is here to help! Contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or your local garden supply store for product information and purchasing inquiries.
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A base nutrient, or a base nutrient system, can be described as the main source of plant food given to indoor or outdoor crops throughout the lifecycle of growth and bloom. To beginners, this topic of conversation can appear daunting, especially with the massive selection of nutrient brands and programs available in today’s market. However, the principles of plant nutrition, and the products which seek to promote plant health, are respectively similar in their content. This article, if anything, will simplify the seemingly complicated topic of plant nutrition, and shed light on the contents of “base nutrient” programs.
A Closer Look at Base Nutrients
So what are base nutrients? Like us, plants are only able to digest certain elements throughout their lifecycle; and so, a base nutrient could be described as any liquid or powdered plant food that contains most of, or all of the essential elements for plant health and stability. Although base nutrient systems vary in many ways, most notable in price, brand, and in the number of “parts”, an adequate base nutrient program will contain a well-rounded list of macro and micro-elements, be highly concentrated, and provide your plants with essential minerals throughout periods of growth and bloom. For an explanation of base nutrient parts, read our blog titled: Understanding the Parts of GreenPlanet Nutrients Base Fertilizer Programs.
Micronutrients and Macronutrients essential for plant growth Hassani, 2018, Forestrypedia.com
Macronutrients
The most important elements to consider when choosing a base nutrient is Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). Since plant biology has been understood at the molecular level, there has been a general consensus of the importance of these macronutrients; for instance, among other essential elements, Nitrogen is required in the largest quantities, and its availability and internal concentration affect the partitioning of biomass between roots and shoots (Razaq et al, 2015, p. 2). Phosphorus and Potassium, on the other hand, are equally important. From Graham Reinders in-depth book titled, Secrets Of High Yield Plant Growth, the author states the following on the overall significance of Phosphorus and Potassium:
Phosphorus is an energy carrier for hardy plants, and promotes early maturity for good flower, fruit and seed formation. Plants need Potassium to create the proteins that increase oil content which in turn enhance flavour and colour on flowers, fruits and vegetables.
(Reinders, 2001, p. 108)
Micronutrients
Although a solid N-P-K ratio is essential in the formation of a base nutrient program, other elements called “micronutrients”, have an important role to play in a well-rounded base nutrient system. These trace elements, although only available in small amounts, help facilitate a plants healthy metabolism; furthermore, if a plant is lacking a specific micronutrient, deficiencies such as slow or stunted growth, or in some cases, cell death may be observed (Boundless Biology, LibreText, p. 3).
Example of Micronutrients that are essential to plant growth HaifaMicro, 2020, Haifa-Group.com
What to Look for in a Base Nutrient Program
If you can grasp a basic understanding of plant nutrition, choosing an appropriate base nutrient program is easy. But in short, when choosing a system of plant nutrition for your garden, make sure that the elements above are listed in well rounded and abundant quantities. Because a base nutrient is your plant’s main source of food, any system worth its weight should provide your garden with an adequate and wide range of elements. To see all available plant elements, refer to the guaranteed analysis.
All elements are documented in our Guaranteed Analysis, which can be found on the backs of our GreenPlanet bottles or located on the product tab on our shop page.
Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://www.aapfco.org/metals.html
The Contents of a Fertilizer
Before purchasing a base nutrient fertilizer, consider the contents of the bottle. For example, our OMRI listed organic base nutrient, Medi One, has a balanced N-P-K ratio of 4-3-3, as well as a host of other important micro-elements like copper, boron, manganese and zinc. If you’re curious about exact quantities of elements in your fertilizer of choice, ratios can be found in the “guaranteed analysis” section of any reputable fertilizer and are usually located on the back of the bottle, or in a peel-back label on the front of the container.
A few other aspects to consider when purchasing a base nutrient program is the gardening system and your own preferences as a grower. If you have an interest in growing organically, for instance, this preference would narrow the choices of the available base nutrient systems on the market. Conversely, if you happen to operate a hydroponic garden, experts in the field would typically recommend the use of a highly soluble synthetic fertilizer, one which has multiple parts, and in some cases, varying ratios. Our Dual Fuel system, among other options, is arguably the most popular choice of mineral-based fertilizers which fit the former description of high solubility.
Whatever your style of garden, chances are, GreenPlanet Nutrients has the perfect base nutrient program. To access the programs available at GreenPlanet Nutrients, contact a member of the GreenPlanet sales team, or your local garden supply store for product information and purchasing inquiries.
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