Hydroponic Nutrients | Liquid Plant Food | A&B Nutrient Solution

It is a two-part hydroponic nutrient set, Solution A and Solution B, totalling 800ml of liquid concentrate. The supplier lists the pack as containing 8 items. You mix equal parts of A and B into water to make a working nutrient solution.

Some of the minerals plants need react with each other at high concentration and form solids that plants cannot absorb. Splitting them into Solution A and Solution B keeps them stable in the bottle. Once both are diluted in your reservoir they combine safely.

The ratio between the two parts is 1:1, so you use the same amount of Solution A as Solution B. The amount you add per liter of water depends on your crop and growth stage, and the label on the bottle is your guide. Start on the lighter side if you are unsure.

No. Always add each part to the water separately and stir between them. Mixing the two concentrates directly is the one thing that will spoil a two part nutrient solution.

Yes, it is designed as a liquid plant food for pod style countertop hydroponic gardens including AeroGarden units. You add it to the water bowl in place of the sachets or tablets that came with the machine. Follow the dilution on the label rather than the machine's original sachet instructions.

It does. The same solution works in deep water culture buckets, nutrient film channels, vertical towers, ebb and flow trays and simple Kratky jars. Any method where roots sit in a nutrient solution will take it.

It is formulated for water culture rather than soil, where the growing medium already holds some nutrients. Some growers do use diluted hydroponic plant food on container plants, but you would need to water through regularly to avoid salt build-up. Soil specific feeds are a simpler choice for pots.

The supplier lists vegetables, fruits and flowers as target species. In practice that covers lettuce, arugula, spinach, kale, basil, parsley, mint, chili peppers, tomatoes, strawberries and flowering houseplants. It is a general purpose feed rather than a crop specific one.

Leafy greens are among the easiest crops in hydroponics and they respond well to a balanced two part feed. Many growers looking for the best nutrients for lettuce simply run a general solution at a modest strength. Greens tend to prefer a lighter mix than fruiting plants.

Fruiting plants need more food than herbs and greens, especially once flowers set. You can run this solution at the stronger end of its label range during flowering and fruiting. Watch the leaves and adjust rather than jumping straight to the maximum dose.

That depends entirely on tank size and how often you refill. A small countertop garden with a two or three liter bowl uses very little per fill, so the pack can stretch across several grow cycles. A large tower refilled weekly will get through it faster.

The supplier describes it as a complete two part formula covering the full growth cycle, which in hydroponics means both the major elements and trace elements. Exact percentages are not specified in this record. If you need published NPK figures, check the label on the bottle you receive.

No, this is a single A&B set used across the whole cycle. You change the feeding strength rather than switching bottles. That is one of the reasons it appeals to people after the best nutrient solution for beginners.

You do not have to, but it helps. Most hydroponic crops take up nutrients best somewhere around pH 5.5 to 6.5, and a cheap pen or test strips will tell you where you are. If your tap water is very hard or very soft, pH checking makes a bigger difference.

Not to get started. A meter does make it easier to repeat a mix you liked and to spot when a reservoir has concentrated as water evaporates. Plenty of home growers run a pod garden for years on the label dose alone.

Ordinary tap water is fine for most people. If your water is heavily chlorinated, letting it stand for a few hours before mixing is a reasonable habit. Very hard water may call for a slightly lighter dose because it already carries dissolved minerals.

You can mix enough for a top-up and keep it for a day or two in a sealed, light-proof container. Diluted nutrient solution does not keep well for long because algae and bacteria move in. The concentrates themselves store far better than the mixed solution.

Many growers do a full change every two to three weeks and top up with fresh solution in between. Smaller tanks concentrate faster and benefit from more frequent changes. If the water smells sour or looks cloudy, change it sooner.

Yes. Too much nutrient draws water out of the roots and shows as burnt leaf tips, curling edges or stalled growth. If you see that, flush with plain water and mix the next batch weaker.

Pale lower leaves, slow growth and small new leaves usually point to a hungry plant. A light yellowing that spreads upward from the bottom is a common early sign. Step the dose up gradually rather than doubling it in one go.

Any nutrient solution will feed algae if light reaches the water. Keep the reservoir covered, block gaps around net pots and wipe the tank at each change. Algae is a light problem more than a nutrient problem.

Keep them upright, capped and out of direct sun in a cool cabinet. Avoid freezing and avoid leaving them next to a heater. Stored properly, the concentrates last a long time.

Treat it like any garden fertiliser. Keep the bottles closed and out of reach, wash your hands after mixing and do not let anyone drink from the reservoir. Store it away from food.

Yes, hydroponic food crops are grown with nutrient solutions as standard practice. Rinse harvested leaves and fruit under clean water before eating, as you would with anything from the garden. Avoid splashing concentrated solution onto leaves you plan to eat soon after.

Liquid concentrate dissolves readily, so it is less likely to settle than powder. Mineral scale can still build up over months in any system. A periodic rinse of the tank and lines keeps flow steady.

Mineral based hydroponic feeds are generally far less smelly than organic fertilisers. A faint chemical note from the concentrate is normal. A bad smell from the tank usually means the water needs changing, not the nutrient.

It is a sensible match for countertop pod units, small tents and hobby towers. Commercial scale growers normally buy in much larger containers. For home use, 800ml of concentrate is a substantial supply.

Product weight, packed dimensions, color, material and country of origin are not specified in this record. The volume is listed as 800ml and the form as liquid. If you need shipping specifics before ordering, ask us and we will check.

It does. Nutrients are the consumable that every indoor garden owner runs out of, and a two part set with a 1:1 ratio is easy for a first timer to use. Pair it with seed pods or a pH test kit for a complete starter present.

If the product arrives damaged, is not what was described, or simply does not suit your system, contact us and we will sort out a return or replacement under our standard returns policy. Please keep the packaging and let us know quickly. Unopened bottles are much easier to return than part-used ones.