Basics A & B Hardwater

Ecolizer Basics A+B is a combined bio-mineral nutrient which contains a balanced mix of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It is composed of raw materials of food-grade quality. In principle, the substrate does not have to be rinsed and drained. However, with an eye to a healthy soil life, we recommend that you do this once every fourteen days.

Ecolizer Basics A+B is very stabile and economical to use. The base nutrient can be used with any substrate and for any crop. The use of Ecolizer Basics on heavily pre-fertilised soil is not recommended.

Caution:

For the growth schedule, tap water with an EC of 0.5 can be assumed. In some regions the EC may vary. With a lower EC-value, the schedule can be applied as such. If the EC of the tap water is higher (e.g. 0.8), raise the EC in the schedule pro rata (with 0.3).

The higher the EC of the tap water, the more substances it contains that plants do not like (chlorine, sodium). In that case, rinse the substrate every 7 to 8 days.

By regularly measuring the pH-value of the drain water, a lot of useful information can be gathered on the condition of the substrate. With a healthy root system, the pH-value of the substrate may rise. With a bad root system, the pH-value of the substrate will fall. The reason for this is that the roots start giving off organic acids. Monitor this carefully!