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    SHOGUN: the best British fertilizers with a focus on research

    Unlock the genetic potential of your plants! The innovative British fertilizer manufacturer and proud sponsor of Prague's Cannafest 2021 ranks among the TOP 20 most popular brands among growers worldwide. Unique nutrition for plants of all kinds has just enriched our assortment and in this article you will find detailed information about the individual products and how to use them in practice.

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    SHOGUN has its own scientific team and its biochemists led by Dr. Callie Seaman always work based on practical input from professional growers. All products of this brand, used each month by 87 million growers from 190 countries, are consistently and independently tested in third‑party laboratories to ensure batch uniformity. Exceptional technical sophistication and a super‑stable, reliable composition of these products can also pleasantly surprise with favorable pricing, as you can see HERE.

    SHOGUN fertilizers feature a specific composition that includes, among other things, original components that stimulate plant development:

    - SmartZen®: a maximizer that has been shown to increase yields by up to 8% (compared to nutrition with the same NPK content but without SMARTZEN) and which was developed over the symbolic period of 8 years. SmartZen increases chlorophyll density and the photosynthetic activity of plants. It also significantly reduces, among other things, the impact of temperature fluctuations in the growing environment on plants.

    - AquaZen®: without this technology, nutrients in common fertilizers tend to sink to the bottom of the roots with little dispersion and are often washed away—AQUAZEN effectively prevents this. Thanks to it, nutrients penetrate the growing medium to the maximum possible extent. The result is much better fertilizer efficiency - your plants absorb a lot more!

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    Now let's introduce this hot new arrival on the Czech market in more detail through the individual products including their key properties and ingredients. We'll start with the most advanced base fertilizers (HYDRO, COCO, TERRA) for different growing methods, followed by other indispensable preparations for a fantastic harvest that perfectly complement each other.

    - SHOGUN SAMURAI HYDRO: two‑component hydroponic fertilizers for the VEGETATIVE and FLOWERING phases. Ideal for more experienced growers who need full control over the entire nutrition process. Growers also appreciate that many SHOGUN hydroponic fertilizers are available in versions for hard or soft water.

    - SHOGUN SAMURAI COCO: two‑component fertilizers for growing in coco throughout the cultivation cycle, synergistically combining the benefits of the original SmartZen and AquaZen components mentioned above.

    - SHOGUN SAMURAI TERRA: for growing in soil and soil substrates these two‑component fertilizers serve for GROW or BLOOM. The versatile TERRA line is suitable whether you water plants grown in soil with hard or soft water.

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    SHOGUN START: a fertilizer for easy and rapid rooting of seedlings and cuttings, which supplies young plants with all the key micro and macro elements in the early stages of development, when they are still weak and vulnerable.

    • KEY INGREDIENTS
      • Boron in an ideal ratio
      • SMARTZEN (see above) - a blend of unique carbohydrate compounds and elements that have astonishing effects on the growth of your crops.
      • Trace elements that are commonly overlooked but have a crucial impact on the development of young plants.
      • Humic acids and fulvic acids
    • KEY FEATURES
      • Faster germination and root formation
      • Increased movement of auxins from the leaf tip to the root zone

    SHOGUN KATANA ROOTS: a root stimulator for a healthy root mass, enabling explosive growth of your plants. A great solution for the process of cutting and for cultivating plants from seed, it creates the most effective mechanism for absorption of nutrients you can wish for.

    • Key Ingredients:
      • Green seaweed extract – a mix of beneficial vitamins (including biotin and thiamine, sometimes referred to as B12), amino acids and hormones
    • KEY FEATURES
      • Faster germination and formation of white roots
      • Extra rapid vegetative growth in any substrate
      • More active roots and more vital crops
      • Complex structure for maximally efficient nutrient uptake
      • Revival of wilted plants by foliar spray application

    SHOGUN ZENZYM: an enzymatic fertilizer for both growth and flowering that accelerates the breakdown of dead roots and continually keeps your plants' root system healthy and clean. In addition, it releases locked nutrients from dead matter and enables plants to reuse them. This dramatically increases nutrient uptake, which you will soon notice in your yield!

    • KEY INGREDIENTS
      • Enzymes are organic molecules with biological activity that essentially act as catalysts. Cellulase breaks down cellulose, producing glucose and other simple sugars. Xylanase breaks down the main components of plant cell walls. Ferulic acid supports cell wall strength.
    • KEY FEATURES
      • An emulsion concentrate composed of the natural compound triacontanol and a plant extract sustainably sourced from the South Atlantic
      • Stimulation of effective absorption of nutrients and photosynthesis
      • Higher levels of sugars, proteins, resins and terpenes in cultivated crops

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    After presenting the comprehensive SHOGUN range, we will now focus on preparing the individual products in practice. Let's get mixing!

    How to mix SHOGUN TERRA?

    1. Fill the reservoir with clean water.
    2. Depending on the development phase, use TERRA GROW or TERRA BLOOM.
    3. Shake the bottle well and add the recommended amount of fertilizer to the water.
    4. Stir the solution thoroughly.
    5. Never mix grow and bloom fertilizers together.
    6. Measure pH.

    How to mix SHOGUN HYDRO?

    1. Fill the reservoir with clean water.
    2. Measure the electrical conductivity of the solution (EC) so you know which type of nutrition to use.
    3. Depending on the development phase use HYDRO GROW or HYDRO BLOOM.
    4. Shake component A well and add the recommended amount to the water.
    5. Stir thoroughly and then clean the measuring cup or syringe.
    6. Do the same with component B.
    7. Measure pH.

    How to mix SHOGUN COCO?

    1. Fill the reservoir with clean water.
    2. Shake component A well and add the recommended amount to the water.
    3. Stir the reservoir contents thoroughly.
    4. Do the same with component B.
    5. Measure pH.

    How to mix ZENZYM?

    1. Create a nutrient solution in the reservoir using base nutrition (see above).
    2. Take ZENZYM and gently shake it before opening.
    3. Add the recommended amount of the product to the nutrient solution and stir thoroughly.
    4. Measure pH.

    How to mix START (+KATANA ROOTS)?

    1. Fill the reservoir with clean water.
    2. Take the START fertilizer and shake it well before opening.
    3. Add the recommended amount of fertilizer and stir the solution thoroughly.
    4. At this point you can also add KATANA ROOTS and stir again thoroughly.
    5. Immerse the propagation medium into the solution and leave it to soak for 15 minutes or water the plants as needed.

    How to mix SUMO ACTIVE BOOST?

    1. Prepare a reservoir with a nutrient solution containing the base fertilizers (see above).
    2. Take SUMO ACTIVE BOOST and shake the product well before opening.
    3. Apply the recommended amount and stir thoroughly.
    4. Measure pH.

    How to mix SILICON?

    1. Fill the reservoir with clean water.
    2. Take the SILICON supplement and shake it well before opening.
    3. Measure the recommended dose, add it to the water and stir thoroughly.
    4. Measure pH; after adding SHOGUN Silicon it should rise. The optimal value to reach is 7.
    5. Add the base nutrition in the recommended amount. Stir thoroughly.
    6. Check pH.

    How to mix CALMAG or PK WARRIOR?

    1. Prepare a reservoir with a nutrient solution containing the base fertilizers (see above).
    2. Take the CALMAG product and shake it well before opening.
    3. The product in the recommended amount should first be diluted in a separate beaker with water and mixed thoroughly.
    4. Only then pour the contents of the separate beaker into the reservoir with the nutrient solution containing the base fertilizers and stir thoroughly again.
    5. Check pH.

    How to mix DRAGON FORCE?

    1. Fill the reservoir with clean water.
    2. Take the DRAGON FORCE product and shake it well before opening.
    3. Measure the recommended dose, add it to the water and stir thoroughly.
    4. Measure pH.

    If you are at least half as excited about the new innovative SHOGUN nutrition as we are, feel free to ask us anything at the usual address info@higarden.cz.

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