Vitalink - Dosing Chart

How should you dose VitaLink fertilisers? Here is a proven method!

• The dosage depends on the fertiliser product line you have chosen according to the growing method and substrate.
• Dose VitaLink fertilisers according to the table, taking into account the developmental stage the plant is in. The values stated in millilitres are intended to be mixed into 1 litre of water.
• The manufacturer’s tables are divided into 12 weeks of the growing cycle, of which 4 weeks are taken up by the vegetative phase, or growth phase, and a further 8 weeks are reserved for the flower and fruit formation phase.
• For greater clarity and more efficient use of fertilisers, the individual weeks are also described. Especially during the growth phase, we distinguish transplanting or planting, subsequent rooting, intensive growth and an extended growth phase, during which the plant reaches its maximum height. In the flowering phase, the 7th week of flowering in particular differs significantly, when it is sufficient to use a single product with the apt name FINALE. This applies to all growing methods and media.
• Do not forget that in the last week of the growing cycle it is important to carry out the so-called flushing. In this phase, do not add any of the standard fertilisers to the water. This will achieve exceptionally healthy fruits with excellent flavour, as no residues of salts or other undesirable substances will remain in the crop.
• VitaLink also gives growers tools to protect plants from temperatures that are too high or, conversely, too low. COOL cools your plants down, while HEAT warms them up. We will no longer state the dosage of these products in the schedule below, as the dose remains the same throughout the entire growing cycle (0.4 ml).
• If you use a hydroponic system or coconut substrate for growing plants, the VitaLink brand allows you to choose nutrition specially adapted to whether your source water is so-called hard (HW = hard water) or soft (SW = soft water). The dosage of these products, marked HW and SW, is the same in both cases.
• Are you growing plants indoors in a grow tent? Then the graph of temperature and humidity below will also be helpful!

• Dosing fertiliser according to the table and the manufacturer’s instructions minimises the risk of over-fertilisation. Nevertheless, we recommend continuously checking how the plants are doing during the growing cycle, as each of them has its own individual needs.
• Our TIP: For better watering and improved nutrient management, it is worth using filters and reverse osmosis units Growmax.

When to add and when to reduce? 

• You can reduce the intensity of fertilisation for a while if you notice typical symptoms associated with an excess of nutrients. These are most often indicated by yellowing leaves, spots on their edges, or a white surface on the substrate.
• If you notice that the plant, on the contrary, has a lack of nutrients, it is advisable to start fertilising a little more. If the plant is growing unnaturally slowly and its leaves are smaller than is usual for the given species, it is probably undernourished. In such a case, you can try increasing the intensity of fertilisation and observe whether this has a positive effect on the plant and it begins to thrive better.

EARTH MAX FOR GROWING IN SOIL

GROWTH

1st week (planting, transplanting)

• Apply the basic nutrition for the growth phase Earth MAX Grow at a dose of 1 ml.
• Add RootStim in the same amount to the watering solution; it stimulates roots throughout the entire growing cycle.

2nd week (rooting)

• Dose the basic nutrition and RootStim in the same way as the previous week.
• Apply CalMag in an amount of 0.5 ml.

3rd week (rapid growth)

• Double the dose of Earth MAX Grow and dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.
• Also apply Turbo, at a dose of 1 ml until the end of the growing cycle. The result will be large flowers and fruits.

4th week (extended growth phase)

• Increase the dose of Earth MAX Grow to 3 ml.
• Increase the dose of CalMag to 1 ml.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

FLOWER

5th week (switch to 12/12)

• Start using the basic nutrition for the flowering phase EARTH Max Bloom at a dose of 4 ml.
• Reduce the dosage of RootStim by half (0.5 ml).
• Dose Turbo in the same way as the previous week.
• Do not use CalMag any more.
• Also add the liquid fertiliser Buddy to the watering solution. Start with a dose of 0.5 ml.

6th, 7th, 8th week

• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.
• Double the dose of Buddy (1 ml).

9th week

• Also add 1 ml of VitaLink PK.
• Do not use Buddy any more.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous weeks.

10th week

• Reduce the dose of EARTH Max Bloom to 3 ml.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous weeks.

11th week (end of flowering)

• Apply only Finale at a dose of 3 ml.

12th week (flushing)

Vitalink EarthMax products here.

COIR MAX FOR GROWING IN COCO

1st week (planting, transplanting)

• Apply the basic nutrition for the growth phase Coir MAX A+B (SW or HW) at a dose of 2 ml.
• Also add RootStim to the watering solution; it stimulates roots throughout the entire growing cycle. A dose of 1 ml is ideal for the entire vegetative phase.

2nd week (rooting)

• Dose the basic nutrition and RootStim in the same way as the previous week.
• Apply CalMag in an amount of 0.5 ml.

3rd week (rapid growth)

• Increase the dose of Coir MAX to 2.5 ml and dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.
• Also apply Turbo, at a dose of 1 ml until the end of the growing cycle. The result will be large flowers and fruits.

4th week (extended growth phase)

• Increase the dose of Coir MAX to 3 ml.
• Increase the dose of CalMag to 1 ml.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

FLOWER

5th week (switch to 12/12)

• Dose the basic nutrition Coir MAX in the same way as the previous week.
• Reduce the dosage of RootStim by half (0.5 ml).
• Dose Turbo in the same way as the previous week.
• Do not use CalMag any more.
• Also add the liquid fertiliser Buddy to the watering solution. Start with a dose of 0.5 ml.

6th week

• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.
• Double the dose of Buddy (1 ml).

7th, 8th week

• Dose the basic nutrition Coir MAX in an amount of 3.5 ml.
• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

9th week

• Reduce the dose of Coir MAX back to 3 ml.
• Also add 1 ml of VitaLink PK.
• Do not use Buddy any more.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

10th week

• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

11th week (end of flowering)

• Apply only Finale at a dose of 3 ml.

12th week (flushing)

Vitalink Coir Max products here.

HYDRO MAX FOR HYDROPONIC GROWING

1st week (planting, transplanting)

• The basic nutrition for the growth phase Hydro MAX Grow (SW or HW) will be applied in gradually increasing amounts during the vegetative period. Start with 1.5 ml in the first week.
• Also add RootStim to the watering solution; it stimulates roots throughout the entire growing cycle. A dose of 1 ml is ideal for the entire vegetative phase.

2nd week (rooting)

• Increase the dose of the basic nutrition to 2 ml.
• Dose RootStim in the same way as the previous week.
• Apply CalMag in an amount of 0.5 ml.

3rd week (rapid growth)

• Increase the dose of the basic nutrition to 2.5 ml.
• Also apply Turbo, at a dose of 1 ml until the end of the growing cycle. The result will be large flowers and fruits.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

4th week (extended growth phase)

• Increase the dose of Hydro MAX Grow to 3 ml.
• Increase the dose of CalMag to 1 ml.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

FLOWER

5th week (switch to 12/12)

• Replace the basic nutrition for growth with the fertiliser for the flowering phase Hydro MAX Bloom (SW or HW) and start the fifth week with a dose of 3 ml.
• Reduce the dosage of RootStim by half (0.5 ml).
• Dose Turbo in the same way as the previous week.
• Do not use CalMag any more.
• Also add the liquid fertiliser Buddy to the watering solution. Start with a dose of 0.5 ml.

6th week

• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.
• Double the dose of Buddy (1 ml).

7th, 8th week

• Dose the basic nutrition Hydro MAX Bloom in an amount of 3.5 ml.
• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

9th week

• Reduce the dose of Hydro MAX Bloom back to 3 ml.
• Also add 1 ml of VitaLink PK.
• Do not use Buddy any more.
• Dose the other fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

10th week

• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as the previous week.

11th week (end of flowering)

• Apply only Finale at a dose of 3 ml.

12th week (flushing)

Vitalink Coir Max products here.

Supplementary chart with recommended temperatures for growing depending on the humidity of the environment in the tent / greenhouse

You can find all VitaLink products here.

We will also be happy to answer any questions about fertiliser dosing at info@higarden.cz.