HGV Nutrients Growth and Flowering Base Formula 14.5-0-0, 25 lbs.

Water Soluble Base Formula for Growth & Flowering

Whether you have a small farm or acres of greenhouse produce, HGV plant nutrients can help increase your yield and quality while lowering cost of production

HGV Base Formula. To use mix with HGV Growth or HGV Flower. Has all the essential nutrients you need to increase yield and quality on the very first run!

HGV Nutrients ONLY HAS 3 formulas to use in your feeding schedule:

• The Base Formula: is used for both veg and flowering at the exact same strength.
• The Growth Formula: will be used with the base formula during the vegetative phase of plant growth.
• The Flowering Formula: will be used with the base formula starting on the first day of the flowering phase.

There are NO OTHER ADDITIVES OR SUPPLEMENTS that you will need to add to HGV for a complete grow cycle. These 3 formulas provide your plants with everything they need to grow big and beautiful.

Home Growers - Ready To Start

The HGV ready-to-use bottles have all of the benefits of our commercial water-soluble formula that you know and love. Home growers can now take full advantage of easier storage and simplified mixing instructions while enjoying the same robust yields that our commercial bags provide.

Why is HGV Nutrients the top-selling and #1 recommend nutrient brand on Hydrobuilder.com?

Better quality, higher yields, and lower cost are just a few of the reasons to make the switch from your current line.

All HGV products are licensed and registered which means they have passed stringent testing protocols for metals and other contaminants that the Department of Agriculture requires. We have never had a customer fail product testing due to the use of HGV in their nutritional program.

HGV source the highest quality raw materials. We have tested every form of N (nitrogen), P (phosphorus), K (potassium), as well as secondary and trace elements, and only use what has given the best results time after time in our own commercial facilities. No Ammoniacal or Urea products are ever used. While we could make a lower-cost product, that is not our focus. Quality is always at the top of their list, and it should be at the top of yours as well.

HGV Nutrients can be used in home gardens or larger scale environments

The beauty of HGV nutrients is that they are designed to be fed at one strength from start to finish so you don't have to change EC or mix in additives at any time.

HGV plant nutrients work in any growing media

Over the last 29 years, we have used and tested HGV plant nutrients in every growing medium we could find. NFT, DWC, flood and drain systems, rockwool, coir(coconut), many different “soilless” mixes, and even soil. So far, we have not a found a media that HGV nutrients have not performed exceptionally well in. We will happily offer growing advice on any media that you might currently be using or plan to use in the future. Pictured to the left are tomatoes growing in rockwool and coir, and lettuce and melons in NFT trays.

Suitable for any type of water and watering system.

Water quality plays a huge role in nutrient availability and plant health as well as being able to automate your watering and feeding. HGV plant nutrients have been used in both soft and hard water with outstanding results. Knowing what’s in your water and what, if any adjustments need to be made is a simple process that we can help you with. Depending on the mineral content, alkalinity, and pH of your source water, filtration or small changes in the standard formula can fix problems you might not even have realized were present. Mineral content can also be a problem for drip irrigation or fertigation systems leading to clogged emitters and plant damage. Call or email us today for help with getting a detailed water analysis and interpreting the results. We can also design a fertigation system and program to save you time and labor costs.

Dosage & Feeding Rates

There is no one size fits all feed chart feed chart. Between differences in environment, strain, grow methods, there are countless variables when it comes to your grow. HGV nutrients are perfect for all situations, providing you know how to use them based on your conditions. HGV nutrients are designed to be fed at one strength from start to finish so you don't have to change EC or mix in additives at any time. The magic comes from locking down the precise EC needed for maximum nutrient uptake.

The best way to find out how much base and growth formula or base and flower formula you will need to reach YOUR desired EC level is to start with 1 gallon of the water you use to irrigate with. Everyone's water is different and will require slightly different amounts to reach the same EC. The chart will give you a good starting point where you can easily adjust from if necessary.

Add the base formula and fully dissolve then add either the Growth or Flowering formula and mix well. DO NOT MIX THE BASE FORMULA IN THE SAME CONCENTRATE TANK AS EITHER THE GROWTH OR FLOWERING FORMULA. IN CONCENTRATED FORM, THEY MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE.

We’ve always seen the best results starting at an EC of 3.0. Use the chart below to determine the correct amount of each part needed to hit an EC of 3.0. Your numbers may be slightly higher or lower based on your source water. Adjust accordingly based on the upper part of the chart.When making adjustments, the ratio between Base formula and either Growth or Flowering formula will always be 0.6:1.

200 GALLON RESERVOIR AT 3.0 EC

Grams per Gallon at 3.0 EC = 7 grams for Flowering or Growth and 4.2 grams of Base. Therefore a 200-gallon reservoir would need 1,400 grams of Flowering or Growth and 840 grams of Base.

Using HGV liquid concentrate for this same example, you would need 4,600 mL of Flowering or Growth (23 mL x 200) and 2,800 mL of Base (14 mL x 200) to achieve 3 EC.

How To Turn HGV Into A Liquid Concentrate

For long term storage, we recommend turning into a liquid concentrate

Step 1.

Maximum solubility of HGV Flowering and Growth formulas is 2.5 lbs. per gallon at room temperature. Use 10 gallons of water for each 25 lb. bag. Utilizing hot water will speed up the amount of time it takes to dissolve a 25 lb. bag

Step 2.

Mix the solution. Using a long handled paint/mud stirrer connected to a cordless drill will speed up the process. Continue mixing until the product is completely dissolved in water.

Step 3.

Once fully dissolved, store the solution in a cool, dark place with a tight-fitting lid on the container.

For liquid concentrate, utilize the ML/GAL scale from the chart below. 1 dry gram of HGV = 3.34 mL of liquid concentrate

*25LB BAG INTO 10 GALLONS OF WATER

1 lb = 454 grams | 1 gal water = 3,785 mL | 25 lb = 11,340 grams | 10 gal = 37,854 mL

Proper Storage

When storing your HGV nutrients, it is important to keep in mind the temperature as well as the relative humidity of the room it is being stored in. Tests have shown the best temperature range to be between 60-65 degrees and a relative humidity of 35-40%. While not all facilities will be able to keep their environment within these exact parameters, you can still minimize degradation by keeping the temperature as stable as possible.

If you are unable to keep the product stored in a stable environment, it is recommended to turn it into a liquid concentrate as quickly as possible. The advantage of this is that when a liquid concentrate is sealed tightly it will not dilute or absorb moisture from or into the air even with temperature and humidity fluctuations. Extreme ranges are never recommended, but it will be far more stable than their dry form.

Technical Details

Guaranteed Analysis for HGV Base Formula:

N-P-K: 14.5-0-0

• Total Nitrogen(N)........14.5%
  • 15.5% Nitrate Nitrogen
• Calcium........19%

Derived from Calcium Nitrate.

Water Quality

The water you start with is very important and we highly recommend that you have a mineral content test done before you start any nutrient program. These tests are available at many labs. We are happy to help interpret your results and make specific recommendations based on the lab analysis. Visit our website growers forum for more details and a list of labs we use. We can also custom blend nutrients to your specific water when necessary. Minimum order quantities will be required for this service

pH

There is a fairly wide range of acceptable pH levels depending on what media or growing system you are using. For the most part, 5.5-6.5 will work for most crops and growing systems. Checking the pH of your water before adding HGV nutrients and making any adjustments is recommended. The growth and flowering formulas will LOWER the pH of your nutrient solution. If the pH of your water is between 6-7, you will probably need very little to any adjustment for drain to waste growing. For hydroponic applications, monitor and adjust daily. If you’re starting pH (before adding nutrient) is higher than 7 or lower than 6, then use an appropriate product for lowering or raising the pH of the starting water to acceptable levels

Nutrient Strength

Depending on the crop you are growing, there is a very wide range of acceptable nutrient levels. These levels are usually measured in parts per million (PPM) or electrical conductivity (EC). We highly recommend using a meter that reads these levels so you can be certain you are feeding at the appropriate level for your specific crop(s).

Caution

Keep out of reach of children or animals. Keep bags tightly sealed and store unused product in a cool, dry location. Please be sure you understand where and how to use this product. If you are unsure as to the suitability for your specific situation, do not use it and contact us for assistance. Home Grown Ventures will not be held liable for the use or misuse of this product.