{"product_id":"bionova-the-missing-link","title":"BioNova The Missing Link – Fulvic Acid Plant Stimulator","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFulvic acid and trace elements to keep plants vital under stress\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBioNova The Missing Link (TML)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% organic, vegan stimulator\u003c\/strong\u003e built on high-grade \u003cstrong\u003efulvic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.25%) combined with a broad spread of \u003cstrong\u003etrace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e. BioNova rate it \u003cstrong\u003eNPK 0-0-0\u003c\/strong\u003e (it declares just 0.15% nitrogen) and it is highly concentrated at \u003cstrong\u003e1:2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it sits alongside any base feed rather than replacing one. BioNova formulate it to support the plant's natural defences, lower stress and prevent the hidden deficiencies that intensive indoor and greenhouse growing creates. It works as a \u003cstrong\u003eroot feed\u003c\/strong\u003e and as a \u003cstrong\u003efoliar spray\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003esoil, coco and hydro\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the first week of growth to the final week of flowering, and mixes with every BioNova product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-grade fulvic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e – chelates iron and magnesium and carries them into plant cells, supporting photosynthesis and \u003cstrong\u003enutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e to close the small gaps behind slow growth and pale new leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic and vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e – suitable for organic growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot feed or foliar spray\u003c\/strong\u003e – one bottle for both methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly concentrated\u003c\/strong\u003e – just \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e in the feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMothers, cuttings and seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e – a light foliar spray around taking cuttings and in humid propagation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHidden Deficiencies and Plant Stress\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants grown in substrates, under lights and on bottled nutrients often run short of the minor elements a natural soil would supply, and the first signs are vague: \u003cstrong\u003eslow growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, pale new growth, weaker \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e and plants that struggle through heat, high \u003cstrong\u003ehumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003etransplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fulvic acid is one of the three components of humus and acts as a natural carrier, mobilising minerals in the root zone and moving them into the plant. The Missing Link pairs it with trace elements so the whole feed is used more fully and the plant has what it needs to cope with stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot feed (soil, coco, hydro):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 ml per 10 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e of water (\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e) at every feed, from the first week of growth to the final week of flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.25–0.5 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e during growth and the first week of flowering, \u003cstrong\u003eno more than three applications\u003c\/strong\u003e; a weekly spray through vegetative growth works well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMother plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray just before and just after taking cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings and seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light spray helps them through high-humidity propagation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e add to the tank with your base nutrients and other additives, then set EC and adjust pH last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BioNova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic stimulator (vitaliser)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e fulvic acid (1.25%) and trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-0-0 as rated by BioNova (declared: 0.15% total nitrogen, as ammoniacal nitrogen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrace elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron (DTPA chelated), manganese (EDTA chelated) and boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot-feed dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 ml per 10 L (0.5–1 ml per litre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25–0.5 ml per litre, max three applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco, hydro and aero systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e first week of growth to the final week of flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% organic and vegan (Control Union certified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-dosing\" style=\"margin:32px 0 0;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-family:Montserrat,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:3px solid #efc04c;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFeed Chart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:6px;color:#b8b8b8;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eBioNova The Missing Link · soil, coco and hydro · root feed or foliar spray\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;color:#2b2b2b;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 14px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 1 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 10 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eRoot feed – every feed, growth to final week of flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e0.5–1 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e5–10 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eFoliar spray – growth and first week of flowering (max 3 sprays)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e0.25–0.5 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e2.5–5 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:12px 20px;font-size:12px;color:#b8b8b8;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#efc04c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e — BioNova's own rates: use The Missing Link continuously in the feed and keep foliar sprays to growth and the first week of flowering. Set EC first, then adjust pH, once every base nutrient and additive is in the tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes The Missing Link replace my base nutrients?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. BioNova rate it NPK 0-0-0 – it is a stimulator, used alongside your normal base feed at 0.5–1 ml per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it in a hydroponic system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. BioNova list it for hydro and aero systems as well as soil and coco, at the same 5–10 ml per 10 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I spray it on flowering plants?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eOnly up to the first week of flowering, and no more than three foliar applications in total. As a root feed it can be used through to the final week of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualine-pump-pressure-sprayer\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/aqualine-pump-pressure-sprayer-1.jpg?v=1790163754\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Aqualine Pump \u0026amp; Pressure Sprayer\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eAqualine Pump \u0026amp; Pressure Sprayer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eFor the foliar spray on mothers and cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BioNova","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":53931117740298,"sku":"NUT-BIOO-003-01","price":58.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":53931117773066,"sku":"NUT-BIOO-003-02","price":286.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/bionova-the-missing-link-1l-1.jpg?v=1792295897","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/bionova-the-missing-link","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}