When measuring nutrients without a nutrient meter, follow the nutrient concentration directions as suggested on the nutrient package label. Herbs and leafy greens typically require around half the nutrients required by fruiting and flowering plants. Then top up the water and nutrients at the same dilution level as the water level decreases.
If you are cultivating flowering or fruiting plants like chillies or strawberries, you may need a different solution as the plants start to develop fruit (they will need more phospate and potassium).
When caring for indoor plants, add 2-5mL of nutrients per liter of water and water your plants with the nutrient solution as needed.
Nutrient Monitoring Tools
To achieve accurate nutrient readings for your plants, we recommend using an EC meter and a pH meter. These tools are essential for measuring the concentration of nutrients in your water solution, allowing you to fine-tune the nutrient levels to meet your plant's specific requirements.
- EC Meter: The EC meter helps you measure the electrical conductivity of your water, giving you insights into the nutrient levels present in the solution.
- pH Meter: Monitoring the pH levels of your water solution is crucial for ensuring that your plants can effectively absorb nutrients. The pH meter from Gathera enables you to maintain the optimal pH range for your plants.
Plant Database for Customized Care
To assist you in providing the best care for your plants, we have a comprehensive plant database. By utilizing this resource, you can easily access information on the ideal pH and electrical conductivity range for your specific plant type.
- Plant Database: Explore Gathera's plant database to discover the precise nutrient needs of your plants. Whether you are growing herbs, vegetables, or flowers, this database provides valuable insights to help you optimize your plant's growth.
Dosing nutrients using a nutrient meter
For precise nutrient dosage using a nutrient meter, the steps are slightly different.
- Research the specific nutrient requirements of the plant you are growing in Gathera's database to determine the optimal nutrient concentration for your plants.
- Add nutrients to the water at the ratios suggested on the nutrient label.
- Use your nutrient meter to test the nutrient concentration of the water, match this up against the specified values in the database.
- Adjust the solution by adding water to dilute the solution (reduce the PPM/EC) or adding nutrients to increase the concentration as needed.
For more detailed information on our nutrient products, refer to our nutrient info card. Additionally, to determine the ideal nutrient concentration and pH levels for your plants, visit our nutrient specification page.