{"product_id":"veg-bloom-vbx","title":"Veg+Bloom VBX Powdered Base Nutrient for LED Grows","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Base Feed Blended Around LED Lighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeg+Bloom VBX\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialised powdered nutrient from the Hydroponic Research team, formulated to get the most out of \u003cstrong\u003eLED grow light setups\u003c\/strong\u003e. It takes a two-in-one approach, combining \u003cstrong\u003esoluble mineral plant food with probiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e, so high-quality minerals arrive alongside beneficial microbes. Those microbes increase nutrient accessibility, defend against pathogens and enzymatically break down organic matter in the substrate. LEDs change how a plant feeds, and a base built for that avoids the deficiencies growers hit carrying an old HPS schedule straight across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlended for LED setups\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching the demand profile of modern fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral plant food plus probiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single soluble powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobes increase nutrient accessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e, improving uptake rather than raising EC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePathogen defence in the root zone\u003c\/strong\u003e from the beneficial microbial population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnzymatic breakdown of organic matter\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the substrate working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns in soil, coco or hydroponics\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one product covers a mixed room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDeficiencies That Appear Under Strong LEDs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwap to LEDs and the feed that worked under HPS often gives pale new growth, excessive stretch early and disappointing density later. Intensity and spectrum drive uptake, so demand shifts. VBX pairs available minerals with microbes that make more of what is already in the substrate accessible, keeping plants in step with the light rather than showing lockout mid-bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e add VBX to water and agitate until \u003cstrong\u003efully dissolved\u003c\/strong\u003e before adding anything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoco and hydroponics:\u003c\/strong\u003e use as the standalone base through veg and flower, checking EC each feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply as a root feed with normal watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003cstrong\u003eShine (PK 22-12)\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eweek 3 of flower\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavier fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRates:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow the Veg+Bloom feed chart for your medium, water and stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH after mixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5.8 to 6.2\u003c\/strong\u003e in coco and hydro, \u003cstrong\u003e6.2 to 6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e in soil.\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\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powdered base nutrient with probiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimised for:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED grow light setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-soluble powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral plant food plus beneficial microbes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil, coco and hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended partner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veg+Bloom Shine (PK 22-12) from week 3 of flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veg+Bloom by Hydroponic Research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veg+Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1lb","offer_id":53445685608714,"sku":null,"price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":53445685641482,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb","offer_id":53445685674250,"sku":null,"price":446.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/vbx_1dd8c1b1-c103-408e-bbd3-48c5cf07a3cb.jpg?v=1785289613","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/veg-bloom-vbx","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}