Faced with a wide variety of nutrient solutions, novice vegetable growers who have just entered hydroponics find it difficult to choose: carefully classify specialized nutrient solutions, or buy universal nutrient solutions to save time and money?
Today, I will teach you about these two types of nutrient solutions.
The main difference between universal nutrient solution and specialized nutrient solution lies in the ratio of their nutritional components.
There are some differences in nutrient requirements among plant species of different categories. Universal nutrient solution is designed for a wide range of plant species, containing major and trace elements aimed at providing the basic nutrient requirements for plant growth.
And specialized nutrient solutions are formulated for specific plants or plant categories, which can provide the most suitable nutrients for plants and help them grow vigorously. Below, the editor will take Aipei Biological's leaf vegetable type nutrient solution and fruit vegetable nutrient solution as examples to explain in detail.
For leafy vegetables, the main focus during their growth process is on the growth and development of the leaves.
Therefore, hydroponic nutrient solutions for leafy vegetables usually contain a high proportion of nitrogen, as nitrogen is a key element for plant growth and is particularly important for the growth of leafy vegetables. At the same time, it will also contain an appropriate amount of trace elements such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc. to support the overall growth of leafy vegetables.
During the growth process of fruit and vegetable plants, in addition to basic elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, more phosphorus and potassium are needed to support the growth and development of their fruits.
Phosphorus is crucial for fruit formation and ripening, while potassium helps improve fruit quality and taste. Therefore, the nutrient solution of fruits and vegetables usually contains a higher proportion of phosphorus and potassium to meet their special growth needs.
In addition to differences in the proportion of main nutrients, the nutrient solutions of Aipei Biological's leafy vegetables and fruit vegetables also differ in the addition of trace elements and auxiliary components. These components, although relatively low in content, are equally important for plant growth and development.
Overall, the main difference between specialized hydroponic nutrient solutions lies in their nutrient ratio and content to meet the growth needs of different plant species.
Unlike ornamental plants, for fruits and vegetables, breeders are more concerned about their "healthy and delicious" characteristics. Therefore, for hydroponic vegetables and fruits, please choose a specialized nutrient solution~
Of course, it is inevitable that there will be mixed nutritional liquids on the market. It is recommended that you choose reputable and reliable brands and manufacturers to purchase.
