{"product_id":"bionova-vitasol-stimulator","title":"BioNova Vitasol Stimulator – Cane Molasses For Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural sugars and minerals that power flowering and sweeten fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBioNova Vitasol\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic, cane molasses-based stimulator\u003c\/strong\u003e of 100% natural ingredients, enriched with \u003cstrong\u003eamino acids, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamins and trace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in the Netherlands by BioNova. Added to the feed at a \u003cstrong\u003e1:1000\u003c\/strong\u003e concentration from mid flowering onwards, it gives plants a readily available energy source when demand is highest and feeds the beneficial bacteria and fungi in the root zone. BioNova developed it to bring out a \u003cstrong\u003esweeter taste and fuller flavour in any crop\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in \u003cstrong\u003esoil, coco or hydro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy for heavy flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural sugars support plants through periods of high production and rapid growth under grow lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds root-zone life\u003c\/strong\u003e — molasses fuels beneficial bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, which make more phosphorus, potassium and iron available to the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweeter, more flavourful fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e — used through the final weeks of flowering to develop taste and aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmino acids for stress recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — proline, glycine, alanine and arginine help plants withstand stress such as drought and waterlogging, and recover faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium and trace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e — potassium for stomatal control and starch and protein synthesis, plus boron, copper, iron, manganese and zinc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Do Plants Stall in Late Flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate in the flowering cycle, plants under strong lighting can use carbohydrates faster than they make them, and a shortfall in nutrients or a slump in root-zone biology shows up as stalled growth, undersized fruit and flat flavour. Vitasol tops up readily available sugars and amino acids and keeps soil microbes active, so the nutrients already in the medium are converted into a form the plant can take up when it needs them most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake well\u003c\/strong\u003e and add Vitasol to the nutrient solution after the base nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.4–0.7 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (4–7 ml per 10 L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal weeks of flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.8–1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (8–10 ml per 10 L); BioNova's technical guidance allows up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a microbe boost at any stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.25–0.5 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (2.5–5 ml per 10 L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot feed only\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vitasol is not for use as a foliar spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e sugars can leave residue in pipes and drippers, so clean the system thoroughly — BioNova note that Vitasol does not suit every irrigation system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e once every nutrient and additive is in, adjust to \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e in soil, \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e in coco or \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–6.0\u003c\/strong\u003e in hydro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic cane molasses flowering stimulator, 100% natural ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-0-3 on the current BioNova label (earlier labels read 3-0-6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e cane molasses, amino acids (proline, glycine, hydroxyproline, alanine, arginine, lysine, glutamine), potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamins, trace elements (boron, copper, iron, manganese, zinc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–10 ml per 10 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobe boost:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–5 ml per 10 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e root feed only — not a foliar spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid to late flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing media:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco, hydro, aero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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 Vitasol · soil, coco and hydro · added to the feed\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;\"\u003eMicrobe boost, any stage\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\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eMid flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e0.4–0.7 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e4–7 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eFinal weeks 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;\"\u003e0.8–1 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e8–10 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 soil, coco and hydro schedules all use the same Vitasol rates, and their technical sheet allows up to 15 ml per 10 L in the final weeks. Set EC first, then adjust pH, once every base nutrient and additive is in the tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eIs Vitasol just molasses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. It is based on cane molasses but adds amino acids, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamins and a range of trace elements, at a consistent 1:1000 concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eCan I use Vitasol in a hydroponic system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — BioNova include it in their hydro and aero schedules. Because it contains sugars, keep reservoirs, lines and drippers clean so residue cannot build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eWhen should I start using Vitasol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eFrom mid flowering, increasing the dose through the final weeks. A lower rate of 2.5–5 ml per 10 L can be used at any stage to feed root-zone microbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eCan I spray Vitasol on the leaves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. BioNova advise against foliar use, so add it to the root feed only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/syringes\" 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\/syringes.jpg?v=1787263354\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Plant Feeding Syringes\" 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;\"\u003ePlant Feeding Syringes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eDoses 0.4–1 ml per litre precisely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BioNova","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":53929869443338,"sku":"NUT-BION-001-01","price":69.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/bionova-vitasol-stimulator-5l-1.jpg?v=1792261053","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/bionova-vitasol-stimulator","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}