{"product_id":"bionova-x-cel-stimulator","title":"BioNova X-ceL Stimulator – Organic Biostimulant For Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA certified organic biostimulant for stronger growth and fuller flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBioNova X-ceL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly concentrated \u003cstrong\u003eorganic biostimulant\u003c\/strong\u003e from Dutch maker BioNova, dosed at just \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 ml per 10 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e of nutrient solution from the first week of growth to the final week of flowering. Its blend of \u003cstrong\u003ekelp, humic acids, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and natural growth factors\u003c\/strong\u003e stimulates the plant's metabolism, in particular photosynthesis and the formation of carbohydrates. With an NPK of only \u003cstrong\u003e1-0-0\u003c\/strong\u003e it sits alongside the base feed in \u003cstrong\u003esoil, coco, hydro and aero\u003c\/strong\u003e without upsetting the balance of the feed, and it is \u003cstrong\u003eControl Union certified organic and vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore energy from the same light\u003c\/strong\u003e — organic extracts drive photosynthesis and carbohydrate production for vigorous growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster, stronger rooting\u003c\/strong\u003e — roots strike quickly after planting and go on to build an extensive root system, cutting leaf drop in young plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmino acids and natural growth factors\u003c\/strong\u003e — support the plant's own hormone balance through vegetative growth and the switch to flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter nutrient and water uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e — humic acids and yucca extract improve absorption and help beneficial soil bacteria thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery concentrated at 1:1000\u003c\/strong\u003e — just \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e treats a full feed, at the roots or as a foliar spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStress, Slow Growth and Light Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat, drought, high salt levels in the medium, ozone and strong UV all push a plant into survival mode, and the first casualties are new growth, nutrient uptake and the size of the flowers and fruit that follow. X-ceL's vitamin complex — biotin, carotenes, choline, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin and tocopherol — helps protect plants against these abiotic stresses, while its amino acids, enzymes and kelp keep the metabolism and root development moving. More of the feed becomes healthy growth, and BioNova report higher yield and quality in every crop they have tested.\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 X-ceL every time you make up a nutrient solution, then use that solution at every watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 ml per 10 L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–0.8 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e, stepping up over the first weeks of bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid and late flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (10 ml per 10 L) through 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, a maximum of three times. BioNova also suggest a weekly foliar spray for mother plants and newly rooted cuttings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e add every nutrient and additive first, then 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 growth and flowering biostimulant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-0-0 (1% organic nitrogen of plant origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e kelp, humic acids, amino acids, yucca extract, vitamins (biotin, carotenes, choline, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, tocopherol), enzymes, organic acids, natural growth factors (adenine, plant auxins, betaines, glutathione)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 ml per 10 L at every watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25–0.5 ml per litre, up to three applications\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\u003eGrowing media:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco, hydro, aero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Control Union certified organic, vegan\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 X-ceL · soil, coco and hydro · added to every 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;\"\u003eGrowth period\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 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e5 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;\"\u003eStart 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;\"\u003e0.5–0.8 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e5–8 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\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;\"\u003e1 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e10 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;\"\u003eLate flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e10 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eFoliar spray, growth to first 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;\"\u003e0.25–0.5 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 soil, coco and hydro schedules all use the same X-ceL rates; as a foliar spray, apply no more than three times. 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 BioNova X-ceL the same as X-Cel Pro or X-Cel Booster?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Some trade lists call it X-Cel Pro and others X-Cel Booster, but the barcodes match BioNova's own X-ceL — the same organic 1-0-0 stimulator.\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 X-ceL with another brand's nutrients?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eX-ceL is a stimulator rather than a base feed. At 1:1000 with an NPK of 1-0-0 it adds very little to the EC of the feed, so it fits into most feeding programmes; BioNova formulate it to mix with their whole range.\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;\"\u003eIs it suitable for hydroponic and aeroponic systems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. BioNova include X-ceL at the same rates in their hydro and aero schedules as in soil and coco. Shake it well before dosing.\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 X-ceL on the leaves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes, at 0.25–0.5 ml per litre during growth and the first week of flowering, no more than three times.\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;\"\u003eMeasures 0.5–1 ml doses accurately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 X-ceL foliar applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BioNova","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":53929869476106,"sku":"NUT-BIOO-002-01","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5L","offer_id":53929869508874,"sku":"NUT-BIOO-002-02","price":138.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/bionova-x-cel-stimulator-1l-1.jpg?v=1792261055","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/bionova-x-cel-stimulator","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}