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PK 13/14 IS BEST USED IN ONE SHORT APPLICATION IN THE NUTRIENT FEEDING SCHEDULE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, AND NOT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FLOWERING STAGE AS SOME PEOPLE THINK IT SHOULD BE. PK 13/14 has the two elements a plant needs in abundance as it goes into bloom, so supplying it with more through a well-timed application can give you phenomenal results. Phosphorus is a macro nutrient and has a key role in energy transfer and metabolism. Extra phosphorus is required in the flowering phase partly because it strengthens cell formation in flowers. Potassium is essential for many of the plant’s activities and, as a result, is found throughout its structure. Potassium is necessary for transporting nutrition and water, as well as being responsible for the plant’s rigidity and overall quality. Potassium also controls numerous other processes like sugar production, ensuring the plant can produce enough sugars during flowering that are essential for the development of flowering. As for when exactly you should be adding it, opinions vary. It also depends on what kind of plant you are growing, so do some research first and see what the biology of the plant’s lifecycle tells you. Of course, whichever PK 13/14 you buy will have guidelines for use, so I would refer to those first and then increase or decrease the amount you are using and how often depending on your experiences. Be careful, however, if increasing the amount you are using, as too much can quickly burn your plants. Some growers use it as soon as plants are in flower, others wait until week three or four then apply through to week eight. It really takes some trials to get it right for what you are growing. The Newest Lighting PHENOM LIGHTING 640 WATT LED IS A START TO FINISH OVERHEAD LIGHTING SOLUTION FOR COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE. Three Models Available (pictured): 10 Bar 800W, 8 Bar 640W, 5 Bar 400W. Phenom offers a broad full spectrum white light output via 3500K Samsung LED diodes and a boost of red in the 660nm spectrum. Fully dimmable controls available with Bluetooth App Control. 833.651.GROW | [email protected] PHENOMLIGHTING.COM Maximum Yield 41