As with all hydroponic systems, it is only as good as the food that you use. Below are listed and illustrated the leaders in the nutrient market. It is our belief that some nutrient in some cases give better performance or pH stability than others. However personal preference and subjectivity rules the day. A lot of the time its like asking what’s better? Red or white wine? Bitter or larger? It depends apparently on what your eating with your drink! Well if you believe that then your believe anything. Hydroponics is the same if you find a nutrient you like and you believe it performs well then stick with it. If you are unhappy with your results then experiment with another make or a combination of makes and products, your got nothing to lose.

Nutrients are very important in hydroponics. They are the sole source of nutrition for your plants and you should always feed your plants with the best there is available. At Esoteric Hydroponics, we take our nutrients very seriously and can assure you that we only have on offer the best that there is available on the market today. Generally speaking, there are grow nutrients (for young plants and vegetative growth) and bloom nutrients (flowering and fruiting). Formulations are available for all of our nutrients. Also, we offer hard water and soft water formulations for many of our nutrients to suit the various water types around the UK and to ensure your growing success.

Do you have hard or soft water? You need to know the answer to this for best results with many of the nutrient formulations available on the market today. If you are unsure why not contact us for a precise answer to this question.

Growth Technology

British/Australian company; world leaders in nutrient technology. Good for all species of plant especially veg, flowers, fruit and herbs. Very strong concentrate which goes a very long way.

Popular general purpose nutrient. A two litre pack makes up 250 litres of full strength nutrient. Please state whether hard water or soft water formulation is required when ordering.

Extremely easy to use nutrient. Just add to your tank at the rate of 10ml per litre and you are ready to grow. Great for beginners or for growers wanting something really easy. Produces good results, many delighted users. One litre makes 100 litres of full strength nutrient. A GrowthTech Datasheet is available for these products.

Clonex Cutting Gel

Use Clonex for reliable cloning time after time. Just dip 'n' grow. Contains nutrients, anti-microbials and hormones. Recommended.

This growth enhancer has been used by commercial growers for a number of years and has demonstrated the capacity to increase yields time and time again. It is the basis of plant growth enhancement and should be used in all stages of plant growth. Nitrozyme can be added to hydroponic solutions to restore the hormone levels in the plant; to increase levels still further, Nitrozyme can be given through the plant's foliage. Many delighted users. Full instructions supplied. A GrowthTech Datasheet is available for this product.

"Soft" formulation designed to suit the more delicate requirements of cuttings (clones) and seedlings. Dilute at 10ml per litre (99:1) and feed to your young plants while they establish themselves. Also ideal for orchids and ferns.

Earthfood

100% organic, this product is based on catalyst altered water, which has a different molecular structure which encourages attraction with free electrons and absorption within the plants circulatory system. It also contains activated carbon, amino acids, organic trace elements and lignite. Earth Food, when added to the nutrient solution, will provide many essential co-factors for improved nutrient uptake.

A GrowthTech Datasheet is available for this product.

Nutriculture

British product. Nutrients that are good for all plant species but favourite for your fruit and veg grower. Very strong concentrate goes a very long way.

Wilder

USA made. Nutrients that are good for all plant species. Strong concentrate that goes a long way. Foliar sprays enhance vegetative growth and flower size. Wilder Leaf Feed helps to shorten the internodal distance to produce smaller, more compact plants with higher yields at harvest. Wilder Flower Feed helps to enhance the size and weight of flowers. A 500ml bottle makes 4 litres of foliar feed. Instruction sheet supplied with every order.

Hot Pepper Wax is an organic foliar spray which is applied to the leaves, stems, fruits and flowers of the plant. Effectively repels and kills red spider mite and aphids, amongst other pests. This 100% organic formulation has proved to be very effective in dealing with pest problems and is recommended.

Earth Juice

USA nutrient. 100% Organic, natural sources, bats poo etc. Good for all plant species. Strong concentrate that goes a long way. It is the recommended nutrient for soil growers. If you are growing in soil, use Earth Juice Grow & Bloom. 100% organic and excellent results both indoors and outdoors. Use Earth Juice Catalyst as a hydroponic solution additive at the rate of 5ml per litre to turn any hydroponic nutrient into a hydro-organic solution. Earth Juice Catalyst also helps with nutrient uptake into a plant. A little Earth Juice goes a long way. Universal formulation for hard water and soft water.

Canna

Good for all plant species. Strong concentrate that goes a long way. Excellent nutrient suits all plants especially herbs. Strong nutrient concentrate goes a long way. Specific nutrient developed by the Dutch. Use Vega for vegtative growth and Flores for flowering. A two litre pack makes up 250 litres of full strength nutrient. Universal formulation for hard and soft water.

Canna PK 13-14 is a nutrient based additive which is added only once to the nutrient tank in the last three weeks of flowering to aid in the development of abundant floral growth. Contains potassium and phosphate, which are indispensable to plants in the flowering stage.

Cannazym is a clever natural product which breaks down old roots to allow for new, healthier roots to form and maximise nutrient uptake. Cannazym aids this process because it contains vitamins that stimulate the plant to form new roots while helping the plant to break down its old roots. To use: add to your nutrient tank. Easy instructions on bottle.

First and foremost, Rhizotonic is a root stimulator for cuttings. A healthy root system is at the heart of a healthy plant. However, it is also extremely useful for any instance where root growth may require stimulation, such as for plants that need to be re-potted, unhealthy and badly developed plants and for plants that have suffered shock or stress.

GreenHaze

Good for all plant species. Strong concentrate that goes a long way. Excellent nutrient suits all plants especially herbs. Strong nutrient concentrate goes a long way. Dutch formula.

HydroTops

Good for all plant species. Strong concentrate that goes a long way. Excellent nutrient suits all plants especially herbs. Strong nutrient concentrate goes a long way. British / Dutch formula.

Esoteric Hydroponics is an agent of HydroTop's water analysis service. Discover the composition of your water supply and / or your typical solution. This allows you to discover any problems or imbalance with nutrients in your water supply.

B*Cuzz

BCuzz Booster is a six in one booster which effectively biologically activates the whole growing process whether in hydroponics or soil. BCuzz Booster is used in addition to your regular fertiliser and is proven to aid the overall growing and blooming process. Full instructions supplied on the bottle. Please contact us to learn more about how BCuzz Boosters can help you. Information sheet available.

BCuzz Bloom Stimulator ensures explosive bloom / fruit production. Increasing output! 100% organic. Ensures a soft, sweet flavour of the end product. Use daily when blooming. Designed to work best when used in combination with BCuzz Booster. BCuzz Root Stimulator ensures explosive root production. Has an inhibiting effect on various soil diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium. Provides cleansing of the dripper system. 100% organic. Also ideal for pre-rooted cuttings; use daily for the first week.

BioBizz

BioBizz is a natural 100% biological complete feed. Designed to be more available to the plant than organics while still remaining 100% bio-organic for eco-friendly cultivation. No fermenting needed, no odours and can be fitted into any feeding regime whether growing in soil, hydroponics, bioponics and for 100% biological applications. BioBizz is available as a range of products. Please call for the complete range and the latest advice on this product.

• The GreenUp Solution^(R) - GreenUp Solution^(R) is a special water treatment solution. Using GreenUp Solution^(R) reduces yellowing in clones and induces aggressive vegatative growth in young plants. Not for the meek.

• Liquid Black Crystal^(R) - Liquid Black Crystal^(R) is a unique water treatment that enhances nutrient uptake at the root zone, promoting vigorous growth, increases in fresh weights and contributes to plant health through all stages of growth.

• Liquid Gold Fulvic^(R) "the green gold solution" - Liquid Gold Fulvic^(R) is a water treatment that enhances nutrient processing within plant cells, promoting better plant performance when fed through the roots and increasing the growth of isolated plant organs when applied as a fine foliar spray during the flowering stage of the plant's growth cycle.

• The Clearing Solution^(R) "the rinse that counts" - Clearing Solution^(R) is a special water treatment solution. Using Clearing Solution^(R) in the final stages of a floral crop prepares the crop for final drying.

GreenUp Solution, Liquid Black Crystal, Liquid Gold Fulvic & Clearing Solution are registered trademarks of Dry Flower Products.

Growth Stimulants - Nutrient Management etc

Mineral Magic

A wide variety of benefits can be derived from adding Mineral Magic Pyroclay to your nutrient tank, including increased resistance to powdery mildews, fungi, insect attack, wilt and drought, as well as an increase in flower count and bloom life. Especially recommended in soft water areas.

Superthrive is a vitamin / hormone liquid concentrate. For super healthy plants and bloom, add to your nutrient solution at a rate of one drop per four litres. Superthrive is also an excellent plant reviver for stressed plants.

Recommended product. Add to nutrient solution to increase the oxygen content. Typically affects plants to increase nutrient uptake and enhance photosynthesis, which results in healthier, more vigorous plants with thicker stems, bushier leaves and shorter internodes. Full instructions supplied with every order. A GrowthTech Datasheet is available for these products.

Use these to determine the optimum content of OxyPlus H₂O₂ in your nutrient tank. Full instructions supplied with every order.

When added to a foliar spray, it will dramatically increase the ability of the solution to penetrate into leaf tissue and make your foliar sprays more available to the plant. A HydroGarden DataSheet is available for this product.

Our pH adjustment solutions are specially prepared for use in hydroponics. They are extremely concentrated and care should be taken when in use. Keep away from children. There is a GrowthTechnology DataSheet with safety information for this product.

You will need to calibrate your pH meter regularly to ensure maximum accuracy. Also, many CF (conductivity) meters require calibration.