Nutrients compatible with all substrates

Characteristics of the versatile nutrients for all substrates

There is such a wide variety of versatile nutrients compatible with all substrates that beginners may be hesitant to choose the one that best suits their needs. Crops, just like people, require different doses of essential nutrients and trace elements for their development, and the correct choice of the right nutrient depends on the correct development of the plants. Hence the importance of knowing the characteristics of this type of product. 

One of the basic categorisations of nutrients is according to the growing medium for which they are designed. Thus, there are fertilisers for soil substrate, for hydroponics, for rockwool, coconut fibre... There is an option for each type of substrate.

However, growers are increasingly opting for versatile nutrients that are compatible with all types of substrates. These substrates have the advantage of being able to be used in different growing mediums, so that growers who use more than one type of substrate for their crops will not have to vary the type of fertiliser depending on the substrate.

Within this range of versatile fertilisers for all types of substrates, there are organic formulas, which are those types of fertilisers whose ingredients come from organic matter and give rise to nutrients that are easily absorbed by the plant. This type of versatile fertiliser for different types of substrates requires the presence of micro-life that decomposes the organic matter into nutrients suitable for the plant and guarantees a slow release of the food. 

On the other hand, there are also fertilisers that are suitable for various types of substrate with a formula based on mineral salts. These are inorganic products that contain chemical elements that the plant needs for its correct development. This kind of fertilisers are quick release and designed to cover immediately the lack of any nutrient in indoor and outdoor cultivation.

The best nutrients for different substrates

Within the segment of multi-purpose nutrients, Terra Aquatica's Pro Organic Bloom is worth mentioning. It is a versatile flowering fertiliser that is compatible with different classic growing media, as well as with water-based growing media such as bi-ponics, aquaponics and hydroponics. Its organic formula guarantees an ideal supply of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) for the plants, making them go through an explosive flowering that can lead to excellent final results.

The perfect product to complement the use of Pro Organic Grow is Pro Organic Bloom, another fertiliser compatible with all types of substrate and specially formulated for the vegetative growth stage of crops. With this multi-purpose nutrient made from organic materials, a constant, slow-release supply of the full amount of nitrogen that plants need during the vegetative stage is guaranteed.