{"product_id":"grotek-micro-power-micronutrient","title":"Grotek Micro Power Micronutrient – Trace Elements for Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe trace elements soilless and hydro feeds can run short of\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrotek Micro Power\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated \u003cstrong\u003emicronutrient supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e: a precise ratio of essential trace elements, fortified with \u003cstrong\u003enitrogen, potassium, magnesium and sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e (labelled \u003cstrong\u003e2-0-2\u003c\/strong\u003e). It is made for \u003cstrong\u003esoilless and hydroponic growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, where there is no true soil to release micronutrients as it breaks down, and it suits every crop as part of a full feeding programme. The \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the heart of photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism, the \u003cstrong\u003esulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the plant's production of essential oils for flavour and aroma, and the added \u003cstrong\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e helps overall plant health and ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise trace-element ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e to close the micronutrient gaps in soilless growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e for photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e for essential oils, flavour and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e for plant health and ripening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow dose\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e for young plants, \u003cstrong\u003e2 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e in growth and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-cycle use\u003c\/strong\u003e in soilless media and water culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHidden Micronutrient Shortages in Soilless Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout true soil there is no mineralisation, so in coco, soilless mixes and hydroponics every trace element has to come from the feed. Shortages of trace elements and magnesium show up as pale or mottled new leaves, yellowing between the veins and slow growth, and they hold back nutrient uptake and plant health even when the main feed looks right. Micro Power tops those elements up at a low, measured rate from seedling to the end of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedlings and transplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetative and flowering growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoilless media and water culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it in the feed throughout the cropping cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grotek advise a soil analysis first, to see whether extra micronutrients are needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e add it to the water and stir before the next product; check EC, then adjust pH last\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 liquid micronutrient supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-0-2 (current label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e trace elements, plus nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and sulphur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 ml per litre for seedlings and transplants; 2 ml per litre in vegetative and flowering growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e coco, soilless mixes and hydroponics (soil after a soil analysis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the whole growing cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grotek (Greenstar Plant Products Inc., Canada)\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;\"\u003eGROTEK MICRO POWER · soilless and hydroponic · in 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;\"\u003eSeedlings \u0026amp; transplants\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;\"\u003eVegetative \u0026amp; flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e20 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 — Grotek's rates: 1 ml per litre for seedlings and transplants, 2 ml per litre through vegetative and generative growth, throughout the crop in soilless media and water culture. 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;\"\u003eDo I need Micro Power if my base feed already has trace elements?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNot always. It is designed for soilless media and water culture, where there is no soil to supply micronutrients, and is most useful when plants show pale or mottled new growth or when you build your own feed from separate products.\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 it in soil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eGrotek recommend a soil analysis first, to decide whether supplemental micronutrients are needed. In coco, soilless mixes and hydroponics, use it throughout the crop.\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 all plants?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. As part of a fertiliser programme it suits all crops — vegetables, herbs, fruit and ornamentals.\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\/grotek-solo-tek-grow\" 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\/solotek_grow_1l.jpg?v=1786377738\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Grotek Solo-tek Grow\" 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;\"\u003eGrotek Solo-tek Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eOne-part Grotek base feed for vegetative growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grotek-solo-tek-bloom\" 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\/fertilizante_estimulador_de_floracin_grotek_solo_tek_bloom_500ml.jpg?v=1786377739\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Grotek Solo-tek Bloom\" 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;\"\u003eGrotek Solo-tek Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eOne-part Grotek base feed for flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grotek","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":53931121017098,"sku":"NUT-GROT-026-01","price":28.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":53931121049866,"sku":"NUT-GROT-026-02","price":44.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grotek-micro-power-micronutrient-500ml-1.jpg?v=1792296128","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/grotek-micro-power-micronutrient","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}