I'm using a re-circulating system. Should I use CANNA Classic or CANNA AQUA?
CANNA specially developed CANNA AQUA for recirculating systems. It contains all the nutrients the plants require in an available form. Remember to check EC and pH of the nutrient solution regularly.
CANNA Classic is designed for use in substrates such as rockwool and should be in a run-to-waste system. It also contains all the nutrients the plants require in an available form.
Invest in mulitple pumps
Two pumps can be used to supply the nutrient solution to the plants to ensure that they will not be left dry if one of the two should malfunction.
Air and pH
If there are any air pumps in the nutrient reservoir, remember that these may raise the pH in the nutrient reservoir.
Root growth
Watch the roots closely. Otherwise they will grow into the drainage holes. This will block the drains and the system will stop circulating.
Keep your nutrients dark
Light breaks down iron chelates! Because of this, it is very important to ensure that no Ultra Violet light falls on the nutrient solution. Light also causes algae to grow in the nutrient solution, which can lead to blockages. Furthermore, algae can take up nutrient elements and cause nutrient deficiencies to occur.
Amounts of nutrients
Keep note of the amounts of nutrients and additives you add to each tank of nutrients you mix. You then have a good starting point for the next time!
Nutrient tank
Take your time diluting and adjusting your nutrient tank! This is essential for the growth, flowering and development of the plants and will yield the best results.
Adding acid to water
When you dilute an acidic product, always add the acid to the water, never add water to the acid, if it splashes it will cause burns on your skin or in your eyes!
CANNAZYM and Clay Pebbles
CANNAZYM extends the life-span of Clay Pebbles and other growing mediums because it breaks down dead roots.
Rinse the clay pebbles
Clay pebbles can have a high salt content. By rinsing the pebbles with water, these harmful salts can be washed away. An additional advantage of this is that dust particles are also rinsed off and these may have caused blockages.
On your website/label you advice to use PK 13/14 one week while a shop recommended me to use it more weeks?
We recommend to use PK 13/14 always for one week! CANNA nutrients already contain a certain amount of P and K. When the plant is in a certain stage of the flowering stage we can't increase the feed for the plant any more, so we change the PK-ratio by adding PK 13/14 for one week.
Which bacteria will Trichoderma kill?
Trichoderma (a fungus family) do not kill bacteria. Most Trichoderma protect the plant against harmful fungi. This is because they eat other fungi. They stimulates the root environment so roots can develop better and with more root hairs. As a result the plant gains more vitality.
Dilluting CANNAZYM
Never dilute more CANNAZYM than will be used within 10 days.
Foliar feeding with RHIZOTONIC
Foliar feeding with RHIZOTONIC is most efficient when this is carried out around the time that the lights go out when cultivating inside, or just before sunset when cultivating outside.
Use PK 13/14 to prevent accumulation
Prevent the accumulation of phosphate and potassium by using PK 13/14 no more than one week.