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Plagron's guidance is clear: if you use Start Up you do not need Terra Grow, Alga Grow, Power Roots or Vita Race - the necessary nutrients from all four are already combined here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous, healthy root system\u003c\/strong\u003e - built-in root stimulation from the first watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStimulates branching and fructification\u003c\/strong\u003e - more sites established early in the growth phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts chlorophyll production\u003c\/strong\u003e - deeper green leaf and stronger photosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour products in one\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eNPK 3-1-3\u003c\/strong\u003e feed plus root stimulator, hormones and vitality products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal after transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e - designed for seedlings, rooted cuttings and young plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTransplant Shock and a Slow First Fortnight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first few weeks set the ceiling on everything that follows. Young plants moved into a new pot often sit and sulk with transplant shock - weak roots, slow growth, pale leaves - because the root system has not colonised enough substrate to feed the canopy. Start Up works both ends at once, stimulating root development while supplying the balanced nutrition and natural hormones that push branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake well\u003c\/strong\u003e before unscrewing the cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003cstrong\u003e7 ml of Start Up per 1 litre of water\u003c\/strong\u003e (1:150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply the solution \u003cstrong\u003eonce a week\u003c\/strong\u003e during the growth phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-based soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable, including the 100% TERRA and 100% NATURAL grow styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoco, clay pellets and hydroponics:\u003c\/strong\u003e not suitable - Plagron advise against it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e flush the pipes after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cloudy solution or slight smell is normal - the organic ingredients start a natural bacterial process, which does not harm plants\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 NPK fertiliser 3-1-3, combined growth-phase nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e root stimulator, vitality products, natural growth hormones, growth nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 ml per litre of water (1:150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e once per week in the growth phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable media:\u003c\/strong\u003e peat-based substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydroponic systems, coco, clay pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terra Grow, Alga Grow, Power Roots and Vita Race\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plagron","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":53445686722826,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53445686755594,"sku":null,"price":40.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Litre","offer_id":53445686788362,"sku":null,"price":187.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":53445686821130,"sku":null,"price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/plagron_start-up_1.jpg?v=1785319395","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/plagron-start-up","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}