VitaLink - Dosing Table

How to dose VitaLink fertilisers? Here is a tried-and-tested method!

• The dosage depends on the fertiliser product range you have selected according to your growing method and growing medium.
• Dose VitaLink fertilisers according to the table, taking into account the growth stage the plant is in. The values given 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 comprise the vegetative phase, or growth phase, and the following 8 weeks are reserved for the flower and fruit formation phase.
• For greater clarity and more effective use of the fertilisers, the individual weeks are also described. During the growth phase in particular, we distinguish between planting or transplanting, subsequent rooting, intensive growth and an extended growth phase, during which the plant reaches its maximum height. In the flowering phase, week 7 of flowering is particularly distinct, when it is sufficient to use a single product with the appropriate name FINALE. This applies to all growing methods and media.
• Do not forget that during the final week of the growing cycle it is important to carry out a so-called flush, or flushing. At this stage, do not add any conventional fertilisers to the water. This will result in exceptionally healthy fruits with an excellent flavour, as no salts or other undesirable substances will remain in the crop.
• VitaLink also gives growers tools to protect plants from excessively high or, conversely, excessively low temperatures. COOL cools your plants, while HEAT warms them up. We will not include 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 coco coir for growing plants, the VitaLink brand allows you to choose nutrition specially formulated according to the type of source water you have, whether it is so-called hard water (HW = hard water) or soft water (SW = soft water). The dosage of these products, marked HW and SW, is the same in both cases.
• Do you grow plants indoors in a growbox? Then the temperature and humidity chart below will also be helpful!

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

When to increase and when to reduce? 

• You can reduce the intensity of fertilisation temporarily if you notice typical symptoms associated with an excess of nutrients. These are most commonly indicated by yellowing leaves, spots on their edges or a white surface on the growing medium.
• If, on the other hand, you notice that the plant lacks nutrients, it is advisable to start fertilising slightly more. If the plant is growing unusually slowly and its leaves are smaller than is typical for the species, it may probably be 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 whether it starts to thrive better.

EARTH MAX FOR GROWING IN SOIL

GROWTH

Week 1 (planting, transplanting)

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

Week 2 (rooting)

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

Week 3 (rapid growth)

• Double the dose of Earth MAX Grow and dose the other fertilisers in the same way as during 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.

Week 4 (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 during the previous week.

FLOWERING

Week 5 (switching 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 during the previous week.
• Do not use CalMag any longer.
• Also add the liquid fertiliser Buddy to the watering. Start with a dose of 0.5 ml.

Weeks 6, 7 and 8

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

Week 9

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

Week 10

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

Week 11 (end of flowering)

• Apply only Finale at a dose of 3 ml.

Week 12 (flushing)

Vitalink EarthMax products here.

COIR MAX FOR GROWING IN COCO COIR

Week 1 (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; it stimulates the roots throughout the entire growing cycle. A dose of 1 ml is ideal for the entire vegetative phase.

Week 2 (rooting)

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

Week 3 (rapid growth)

• Increase the dose of Coir MAX to 2.5 ml and dose the other fertilisers in the same way as during 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.

Week 4 (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 during the previous week.

FLOWERING

Week 5 (switching to 12/12)

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

Week 6

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

Weeks 7 and 8

• Dose the basic Coir MAX nutrition at 3.5 ml.
• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as during the previous week.

Week 9

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

Week 10

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

Week 11 (end of flowering)

• Apply only Finale at a dose of 3 ml.

Week 12 (flushing)

Vitalink Coir Max products here.

HYDRO MAX FOR HYDROPONIC GROWING

Week 1 (planting, transplanting)

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

Week 2 (rooting)

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

Week 3 (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 during the previous week.

Week 4 (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 during the previous week.

FLOWERING

Week 5 (switching to 12/12)

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

Week 6

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

Weeks 7 and 8

• Dose the basic Hydro MAX Bloom nutrition at 3.5 ml.
• Dose all fertilisers in the same way as during the previous week.

Week 9

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

Week 10

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

Week 11 (end of flowering)

• Apply only Finale at a dose of 3 ml.

Week 12 (flushing)

Vitalink Coir Max products here.

Supplementary chart with recommended growing temperatures 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.eu.