Calibrated ion concentration targets across vegetative and reproductive growth phases.
5.8 - 6.3
optimal pH range
1.4 - 2.2
target EC (mS/cm)
100%
reservoir flush interval
RO Filtration & Cal-Mag
Macro Elements
Micro & Chelated Iron
Buffer & Titration
Cal-Mag supplementation must precede base N-P-K additions when using reverse-osmosis source water to establish baseline calcium bonds.
Dissolve nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium salts sequentially under high agitation to prevent local precipitation.
Introduce trace elements and stable iron chelates once the macro solution reaches complete thermal equilibrium.
Allow pH buffer to settle for two hours before final calibration and closed-loop system deployment.
Chelate iron stability across reservoir temperatures
EDDHA iron remains exceptionally stable at elevated reservoir temperatures and higher pH levels, preventing precipitation in warm root zones. However, its intense red hue requires precise dosing to maintain optical clarity in monitoring instrumentation.
DTPA iron offers superior photolytic stability under intense full-spectrum LED arrays but degrades rapidly when solution pH exceeds 7.0. Selecting the correct chelate structure dictates long-term microelement availability.
Water quality telemetry submission
Submit local tap analysis data, source EC levels, and target cultivation parameters for algorithmic custom dosing formulation.