House & Garden Growers Journal 2017 May 2017 | Page 24

MASTER BLOOM ADVICE
WANT BIGGER FRUIT AND FLOWERS?
Find out how with our 5 secrets to booming blooming!
We understand that florae utilise different ratios and quantities of mineral nutriment during the distinctive
stages of growth and according to their environmental conditions. When flowering the growth patterns and
internal chemistry changes, stems elongate, leaf structure varies, green chlorophyll production slows and less
nitrogen is required.
To reach the plants floral genetic potential we need to understand and recognise these physiological changes in
our crop so we can adjust accordingly. Try following our 5 steps for booming blooming and see the results first
hand!
1. Nutritional Demands for Macro & Trace elements
Plants biologically require a complete balanced profile of macro and trace elements throughout all growth
stages. Inadequate or excessive quantities of any essential macro or microelement will negatively affect plant
growth. Ensure you’re following our precisely calculated feed charts; we’ve done all the hard work for you.
2. Organic is always essential
Organic biostimulants such as kelp, amino acids and enzymes aid in overall plant health through a variety of
biological processes. Amino acids for example, incite enzyme production and promote the natural breakdown
of nutrients within the medium for increased plant consumption. Organics also encourage far greater beneficial
bacteria, trichoderma and mycorrhizal activity. This aids plant development in a beautiful symbiotic relationship.
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