Proper fertilization: The nutrient roadmap for your plants

To get the best results from your plants, you need to understand what they need and when. It's not simply about fertilizing "a lot," but about providing the right nutrients at the right time. By precisely adjusting the nutrient ratios, you can achieve healthier plants and better yields.

Here you can learn how the plant behaves in the different phases.

The main players: NPK, calcium and magnesium

Plants need a balanced mix of different elements. The most important are:

• Nitrogen (N): The engine for growth and green leaves.

• Phosphorus (P): Important for energy and flower development.

• Potassium (K): Provides stability and helps the plant transport water and nutrients.

• Calcium and magnesium: The foundation for strong cell walls and photosynthesis. An average ratio of 3:1 is ideal.

Note: In addition to these main nutrients, there are many other trace elements (micronutrients). These are extremely important, but since the plant only needs tiny amounts of them, we are omitting them here due to their complexity. High-quality mineral fertilizers usually already contain them in appropriate amounts.

The phases at a glance

Please note: The EC values ​​mentioned are guidelines . Every strain and every setup reacts slightly differently. You can find precise ratios and specifications in the eacygrow app , which you can use as a reliable guide.

1. The young plant (seedling)

In the beginning, less is more. The small roots are still delicate.

• Guideline value EC: 0.4 – 0.8

• Focus: Only a very light nutrient solution so as not to disrupt root development.

2. The growth phase (veggie)

Now the plant is accelerating its growth and developing leaves and stems.

• Guideline EC: 1.2 – 1.6

• The need: Lots of nitrogen. The plant now needs the building material for its green framework.

3. The transition to flowering (stretch)

Once flowering begins, the plant often makes a tremendous leap upwards.

• Guideline EC: 1.6 – 2.0

• The need: The plant still needs nitrogen for growth, but already requires more phosphorus and potassium for the upcoming flowers.

4. The main flowering

Now, only the quality of fruit production matters.

• Guideline EC: 1.8 – 2.4

• The plant's needs: Nitrogen is now significantly reduced so that it can put all its energy into flowering. Phosphorus and potassium are now the most important factors for dense and strong buds.

Precision made easy

Knowing the theory is one thing, putting it into practice in the grow room is another. Standard fertilization schedules are imprecise and often only provide limited help.

This is precisely where eacygrow comes in. The app provides you with precise ratios that you can follow. Tools like the NutS Calculator and the EC Calculator do the calculations for you. This way, you always feed your plants exactly what they need – data-driven and without guesswork.

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