Nutrition, substrate and water

If you want to maximize your efforts in growing plants, fertilization is an absolutely essential and key part of it. To some, it may seem complicated,...

In hydroponic and soilless cultivation systems, mineral nutrients are the only source of nutrients for plants, and their precise dosing is critical fo...

Light is the primary source of energy for plants and without it they simply won't grow. In indoor growing, sunlight is replaced by special grow lights...

Every novice grower faces the choice of how to fertilize their plants. While organic fertilizers are environmentally friendly and require less work, m...

Is someone among your friends or relatives an avid grower and are you thinking about a proper grower’s gift? Then you’re in the right place. We’ve sel...

Do you enjoy growing indoors but dread the electricity bill? Fortunately, there are ways to tame costs while maintaining high yields. With the right t...

The key to success in indoor growing is the balance between light, nutrients and humidity, and regular drying of the substrate is an important tipping...

Many growers do not realize how critical a role the chemical composition of the water they use to irrigate their plants plays. Alkalinity, pH and the ...

Perlite is a versatile growing medium that can be used both for soil cultivation and hydroponics. This material is notable for its lightness and poros...

Care of plants grown indoors under artificial lighting is half science and half art. The key to success is not only mastering the basic principles tha...

Choosing the right substrate is one of the most important decisions you will make as a grower. Whether you choose soil or coconut will affect not only...

As the classic says, growing has not yet built up a tradition here. Even in the Czech Republic, however, the number of growers looking for truly profe...

Compost teas can significantly improve the health of your plants and the quality of the soil. These biologically active solutions are full of benefici...

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For beginning gardeners and cultivators it can be difficult to choose the right fertilizer line from the seemingly confusing selection on store shelve...

Plants grown outside their natural environment, for example indoors, in pots or in hydroponics, require careful attention and proper nutrition supplie...

Coconut substrate is a modern growing medium made from fibers and husks of coconuts, available in many forms and suitable for a wide range of horticul...

The La Poción del Brujo fertilizers are known among growers for their original recipes and offer a range of unique nutritional supplements and additiv...

A clear trend in agriculture is the drive to significantly reduce the use of synthetic and chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which have a proven ne...

In our complete guide to choosing a suitable garden substrate we present the most important information about the composition of garden substrates, th...

Growing substrates are essential for successful plant cultivation, whether in a home environment or in professional agriculture. From traditional soil...

Purely theoretically our plants do not care whether we supply nutrients in the form of a liquid, powder or granules. However, this only applies if the...

The main driving force behind the Grotek brand is the line of organo-mineral fertilizers Solo-Tek, which combine efficiency and simplicity. Grotek fer...

Water and Its Storage Water is becoming scarcer, so storing it makes sense. And why not make the most of a barrel or tank? Today you can find flexible...

Directly from the green heart of Austria near Graz comes an exceptional range of fertilizers and additives from CRAZY HILLS. And why exceptional? Beca...

Coconut substrates can be used without major problems for two or even three growing cycles. Let's look at how to do it, step by step. Coconut substra...

Mycorrhiza vs. Silica. For taller plants, silicon (Si) is an essential element that they cannot produce themselves and whose deficiency typically caus...

The family company Gold Label, with a tradition since 1987, holds a leading position in the Netherlands in the production of substrates and plant nutr...

Biotabs fertilizers work wonderfully. And their application in practice? A piece of cake! The Dutch manufacturer is based on natural processes in the ...

Do you want the richest possible harvest and massive flowers? In this article we will explain why it is important to use a quality bloom booster or fl...

Microorganisms, or microbes, are single-celled organisms whose activity can only be observed under a microscope. They are often perceived negatively a...

The subject of this article is best practices for measuring the electrical conductivity of a solution, a value that plays a very important role especi...

Quality pH meter is a very useful and at the same time the most accurate available tool for testing pH values, which tell us whether a solution reacts...

The Dutch manufacturer Advanced Hydroponics has been helping the most demanding growers on their way to achieving cultivation goals for more than a qu...

Do you already know what mycorrhiza is? Symbiosis — the mutually beneficial relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots. This remarkable sy...

Every Sunday on our blog you have the chance to get to know in detail the best manufacturers of products for indoor and outdoor gardening — whether it...

It has been more than 20 years since the UGro brand was founded in Barcelona, with a vision from the start to produce high-quality coconut substrates ...

Fulvic acids and humic acids are natural substances that significantly improve plants' ability to efficiently take up nutrients contained in fertilize...

Enjoy a simplification of cultivation processes when growing plants in hydroponic systems thanks to a product that ensures the nutrient solution const...

Plastic pots represent a cheaper, proven classic. In cultivation practice, however, we sometimes encounter situations where the lower price is paid fo...

Discover a synergistic and balanced three-way combination of Dutch stimulators in a single compact pack for a rich harvest full of aroma and flavour. ...

On the market for products for indoor and outdoor gardening there are a wide variety of soil enhancers available, so it makes sense to introduce a pro...

Wondering what else you can change or improve so you can enjoy bigger, more beautiful flowers and fruits from your plants at the end of the growing cy...

Protect your crop from molds and from the action of pests or harmful pathogens! Trichoderma is an extremely beneficial fungus for plants of all kinds,...

Read about the main advantages of plant nutrition with micronutrients in chelated form, which is by far the most effective way your plants can absorb ...

Unlock the genetic potential of your plants! The innovative British fertilizer manufacturer and proud sponsor of Prague's Cannafest 2021 ranks among t...

A very simple and quick application, high nutrient concentration and great results. In short, these are the reasons why more and more growers prefer t...

Plants cannot develop healthily without an adequate intake of calcium and magnesium. To replenish these vital minerals or to act as an agent for stabi...

For more advanced growers it is an absolute classic and a foundation, whether it is outdoor soil, a peat-based substrate or a combination of both. Gro...

With harvest season we receive questions about how to deal with spent substrate after harvest. The topic of today's article will therefore be the revi...

In today's article you will learn what expanded clay, also known as hydroton, is and why it has become popular especially with growers engaged in hydr...

Beginning growers often ask how these two-part fertilizers work and why they must be kept separate. Today's article summarizes the answers, focusing s...

Choosing the ideal plant nutrition is especially important for this popular growing method. Therefore we will help you navigate the market for hydropo...

Read about the trends in growing in flowerpots and window boxes. You may be surprised how cleverly constructed some planting containers are, and how t...

Higher efficiency of fertilizers and stable pH. Read why and how to use a reverse osmosis unit. Growmax MEGA Grow filters water using a selective memb...

Today we'll focus on a topic that has become a strong trend in the gardening world recently, and we believe you'll find it interesting. We'll be talki...

How fertile your soil will be depends first of all on whether you cultivate plants in indoor or outdoor environments. In a grow tent the key is the ch...

Are practical high-tech flower pots worth it or will an ordinary plastic or ceramic one suffice? It's individual. In any case, today we'll compare bot...

When nutrient concentration for plants takes priority, the Dutch manufacturer of biomineral liquid fertilizers offers an exceptionally high proportion...

In this article we will advise you on what to do so your plants recover quickly from possible overwatering. The best defense against overwatering is, ...

Quality substrates are among the basic prerequisites for a successful harvest. These are mixes made on various bases, whether it is peat or for exampl...

Products of the legendary manufacturer GHE®, known among other things for its intensive collaboration with NASA, have received a new name just like th...

You can find dozens of brands and hundreds of different types of fertilizers on the market – in liquid, powdered and solid form, organic and mineral, ...

In today’s post we will focus on our favorite topic... and we are certainly not alone. The same descriptor could easily be used by many amateur and pr...

With the arrival of spring, when everything is in bloom, it's the ideal time to discuss what a bloom booster, or flowering stimulator, is good for. Fl...

Root boosters, or root stimulators, allow us to give nature a helping hand exactly where it most affects the final yield. A rich root system is undoub...

The word enzyme is increasingly mentioned in both indoor and outdoor cultivation. In today’s article we will take a closer look at what they actually ...

Grow ecologically! How to secure a harvest in BIO quality? Nothing complicated. Just avoid synthetic fertilizers and replace chemical plant protection...

The correct concentration of mineral salts in the nutrient solution is essential for the healthy development of plants and is one of the most importan...

Water is the most important element in plant nutrition. That's why experienced growers know well the properties of the water they use to irrigate thei...

Thinking about trying cultivation in coco? Today we’ll talk about a popular growing medium that stands out for its extraordinary versatility and has q...

Plastic and clay flowerpots are a staple that most growers reach for. However, the plastic ones are not exactly eco-friendly and the substrate in them...

The NPK value indicates the percentage by weight of the three basic nutrient components for a plant. The NPK value specifies the weight percentage of ...

In short, basic fertilizers are those that contain essential nutrients. In today's article we'll look at what is available and answer a common questio...

A root stimulator, also called a root booster provides plants with substances important for continued smooth development and for ensuring their vitali...

How to choose fertilizers: A complete buying guide to nutrients for your plants There are dozens of brands and hundreds of different types of fertiliz...

It's here! The days when we had to grow in secret are irretrievably coming to an end, and from the new year we'll finally get into proper growing. How...

Some people focus on nutrients, some on light – but few pay enough attention to what the plant actually grows in. A poorly chosen pot can cause seriou...

When you use organic fertilizers, you avoid overfertilization and soon see an improvement in soil properties by natural means, i.e. in harmony with th...

Root stimulators are an invaluable aid during germination, transplanting and taking cuttings. But how and when should they be used correctly, and why ...

Which pH should you choose? In general, for a nutrient solution a pH between 5.5 - 7 is recommended, but which is best? The question has several answ...