{"product_id":"ecothrive-soil-food-grow","title":"Ecothrive Soil Food Grow 5kg – Organic Feed for Veg Growth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteady, organic nitrogen for vigorous vegetative growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcothrive Soil Food Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organic top-dress amendment built around \u003cstrong\u003esoy amino hydrolysate\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fast-acting amine nitrogen source that plants take up readily. It's designed to sit on top of Ecothrive Living Soil, or any living soil mix, and feed a steady, balanced nitrogen supply through the vegetative phase, supporting strong root, stem and leaf development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmine nitrogen source\u003c\/strong\u003e — soy amino hydrolysate plants absorb readily, speeding early growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStimulates soil biology\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging mineralisation and a more diverse microbial population.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced nitrogen release\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces the risk of overloading living soil with residual nutrient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMealworm frass\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ecothrive Charge) drives microbial activity and nutrient cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicronised rock phosphate, potassium sulphate and gypsum\u003c\/strong\u003e build strong roots and resilient plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiving soil only performs as well as what you feed the biology, not just the plant — a soil running low on accessible nitrogen mid-cycle shows it as pale lower leaves and stalled stem growth before anything looks seriously wrong. Topping up with an organic, biology-friendly source keeps growth even without the spikes and troughs a fast synthetic feed can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e use 1–2g per litre of soil, calculated on the top 15cm of the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeds or larger containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e top-dress 100–200g per m², scratched into the top 2–4cm of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter application:\u003c\/strong\u003e water thoroughly so the amendment reaches the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat\u003c\/strong\u003e every 4–6 weeks through the vegetative phase, then switch to Soil Food Bloom once flowering begins.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic powdered top-dress soil amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey input:\u003c\/strong\u003e soy amino hydrolysate (amine nitrogen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e mealworm frass, micronised rock phosphate, potassium sulphate, gypsum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetative growth phase, living soil or any soil-based grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecothrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ecothrive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53798253035786,"sku":"NUT-ECO2-008-01","price":49.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/ecothrive-soil-food-grow-1.jpg?v=1790163932","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/ecothrive-soil-food-grow","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}