🧪 Nutrient Mixing & Calculations
Proper nutrient mixing ensures your plants get a balanced diet without issues like nutrient lockout or precipitation.
Basic Nutrient Calculator
Use this simple calculator to determine nutrient concentrations for your setup:
The Mixing Protocol:
- Start with Clean Water: Use reverse osmosis (RO) or filtered water if your tap water has high EC/PPM.
- Measure Water Volume: Accurately measure the total volume of water you'll be using.
- Add CalMag (if using coco): Add your CalMag supplement first. Mix thoroughly.
- Add Base Nutrients: Add Part A, mix well, then add Part B, and mix well again. Never mix concentrated nutrients directly together.
- Add Boosters & Supplements: Introduce any bloom boosters or additives, mixing thoroughly after each.
- Measure & Adjust pH LAST: After all nutrients are mixed, check pH and adjust to 5.8-6.2 for coco.
⚠️ Why Mixing Order Matters: Adding nutrients in the wrong order can cause them to react and precipitate out of solution, making them unavailable to your plants. Always follow manufacturer instructions!