Type of Nutrient

There are numerous nutrients on the market. So many, that sometimes less experienced growers can feel overwhelmed by so much variety. However, by providing an effective categorization of fertilizers, as we will do below, even the most novice grower will be able to make use of these products without hassle.

At Natural Experience we have the best selection of nutrients from the best manufacturers. There is a type of nutrient for each stage of the crop's life cycle, for each medium, for each type of plant... Knowing which one is best suited to the needs of an indoor or outdoor garden is crucial for its correct development.

Types of fertilisers

Organic nutrients are one of the most popular and in demand nowadays. This is a type of nutrients that is obtained by decomposing organic matter, so its formula does not include chemical products and has not undergone synthetic laboratory processes, but is of natural origin. 

This type of nutrients has the particularity of not generating waste in the cultivation area and has no impact on the environment. In many cases, this type of fertiliser can be better absorbed by plants due to its natural origin. Organic nutrients can also enhance the presence of beneficial micro-organisms in the crop.

Mineral nutrients, also known as chemical nutrients, have a more complex composition in which not all ingredients are made up of natural nutrients. The formula of this type of product contains laboratory-made mineral nutrients.

This type of fertiliser works great for indoor and outdoor crops and is able to supply essential macronutrients and trace elements to plants. This type of chemical nutrient is easily absorbed by the plant, as well as being readily soluble in water.

Types of nutrients according to the life cycle

In addition to chemical and organic nutrients, there is a categorization of nutrients according to the life cycle stage of the plants. Thus, there are fertilisers for the early seedling stages. This type of fertiliser has the function of helping rooting and does not provide nutrients, since the seedling has all the nutrients necessary for its development during the first weeks. 

On the other hand, there are those fertilisers intended for the vegetative growth stage of indoor and outdoor plants. This type of fertiliser combines the necessary ingredients to provide the plant with vigour when it needs it most. During vegetative growth, plants need a large supply of nitrogen, which helps the plant to produce green foliage and increase the growth of the cell walls of stems and branches.

This is followed by nutrients for flowering crops. Flowering is a crucial stage for certain types of plants, as this is when they complete the development of their sexual organs and give rise to seeds and flowers, which are responsible for perpetuating the next generation of plants.

Flowering nutrients are usually rich in phosphorus, potassium and other micronutrients. Phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen are the most necessary macro-elements for indoor and outdoor cultivation and contribute to the health, development and strengthening of plants, making them grow healthy and resilient.

There are also types of complete nutrients, which can cover all the nutritional needs of a crop throughout its life cycle and which have the levels of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and trace elements necessary for the correct development of the plant.