Base Nutrients

What Are Base Nutrients?

Base nutrients are the primary fertilisers used throughout a plant’s life cycle. They deliver key elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and trace minerals in balanced ratios, forming the backbone of your nutrient mix.

Additives and boosters can enhance performance later on, but base nutrients always come first.

Types of Base Nutrients We Stock

Two-Part A & B Nutrients

Two-part nutrient systems are designed to keep essential elements stable and fully available to plants. Used together, Part A and Part B provide a complete nutrient profile and are widely used in hydroponic and coco systems.

Media-Specific Base Nutrients

Different growing media require different nutrient formulations.

Soil Nutrients

Formulated to work with the natural buffering properties of soil, providing steady nutrition without overfeeding.

Coco Nutrients

Designed to account for coco’s calcium and magnesium demands, helping maintain balanced uptake and consistent growth.

Hydroponic Nutrients

Highly soluble nutrients engineered for recirculating and run-to-waste hydroponic systems, ensuring fast availability and clean mixing.

Phase-Specific Nutrients

Plants have different nutritional requirements depending on their stage of growth.

Grow Nutrients

Higher in nitrogen to support leaf development, root growth and overall structure during the vegetative phase.

Bloom Nutrients

Adjusted ratios to support flower development and plant maturity during later growth stages.

Choosing the Right Base Nutrient

Selecting the correct base nutrient depends on your growing method, medium and stage of growth.

Key Factors to Consider

• Growing medium (soil, coco or hydroponics)

• Growth phase (grow or bloom)

• Feeding schedule and system type

• Compatibility with future additives

The Foundation of a Successful Feeding Programme

Using a reliable base nutrient ensures plants receive consistent nutrition, making it easier to introduce additives later and maintain a stable, predictable growing environment.