Description
The Shine Flowering Additive, Made to Run Cleanly Through Drippers
Veg+Bloom Shine Clean is the dripper-friendly version of Shine, Hydroponic Research's flowering-stage additive, made to dissolve cleanly so it can run through fine drip emitters and automated fertigation without clogging. It does the same job as the original: added to the reservoir during reproductive growth, usually weeks 3 to 7 of flowering, it pushes plants to flower as heavily as the growing environment allows. The maker's label gives an analysis of NPK 0-22-12; the phosphorus includes phosphites to drive flower formation, and a blend of biostimulants encourages plants to produce natural sugars and secretions. As a concentrated powder it goes a long way at just 1–2 g per US gallon, about 0.26–0.53 g per litre, alongside any Veg+Bloom base in coco, hydro or soil. Made in California.
Key Benefits
- Dripper-friendly — formulated to dissolve cleanly for drippers, emitters and automated fertigation.
- NPK 0-22-12 — concentrated phosphorus and potassium for the flowering phase.
- Phosphites and biostimulants — more than a straight PK booster.
- Tiny dose — about 0.26–0.53 g per litre.
- Pairs with VBX Clean — for a fully dripper-friendly Veg+Bloom programme.
- Powder format — light to store, with no heavy liquid to ship.
Blocked Drippers and Uneven Flowering
In drip systems, any additive that does not fully dissolve settles in lines and emitters. One blocked dripper leaves one plant underfed through the most important weeks of flowering, and the bench finishes uneven, with some plants short of phosphorus and potassium while their neighbours are fine. Shine Clean is made to run clear, so mid-flowering PK demand is met through the same emitters every plant relies on, without stripping and cleaning drippers mid-run.
How to Use
- When: from the reproductive stage, usually weeks 3 to 7 of flowering.
- Rate: 1–2 g per US gallon (3.785 litres), about 0.26–0.53 g per litre; start at the lower rate.
- Mixing order: dissolve your base nutrient fully first, then add Shine Clean and stir until the solution is clear.
- Check EC and pH after mixing and adjust pH to suit your growing medium.
- Weigh it: doses this small need scales reading to 0.1 g.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Flowering additive / PK booster, dripper-friendly (CLEAN) version of Shine
- NPK: 0-22-12 (maker's label)
- Contains: Phosphorus including phosphites, potassium and a blend of biostimulants
- Format: Water-soluble powder
- Dose rate: 1–2 g per US gallon, about 0.26–0.53 g per litre
- Stage: Flowering, usually weeks 3 to 7
- Systems: Drippers, automated fertigation, recirculating and hand-fed reservoirs
- Growing media: Coco, hydro and soil
- Made in: California, USA
- Brand: Veg+Bloom by Hydroponic Research
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Shine and Shine Clean?
They are the same flowering additive; Hydroponic Research sells Shine as ORIGINAL or CLEAN, and the CLEAN version is the one made to dissolve cleanly for drippers and automated systems.
When should I add Shine Clean?
During reproductive growth, usually weeks 3 to 7 of flowering, at 1–2 g per US gallon on top of your base feed.
Do I need scales to dose it?
Yes. At about 0.26–0.53 g per litre, scales reading to 0.1 g are the only accurate way to weigh it for a home reservoir.
Works Well With
Veg+Bloom VBX CleanThe dripper-friendly base to pair it with
Grow Gadgets Digital ScalesWeighs doses to 0.1 g
Veg+Bloom PHLOVeg+Bloom pH down for the finished mix
