{"product_id":"vitalink-hydrate","title":"VitaLink Hydrate – Plant Drought Stress Additive","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeeps plants growing through dry spells and missed waterings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitaLink Hydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003edrought-stress bio-stimulant\u003c\/strong\u003e for plants that cannot always be watered on time — a grow left over a long weekend, an outdoor bed in a heatwave, or a system where the water supply might be interrupted. Rather than simply helping plants survive a dry period, it helps them \u003cstrong\u003estore extra water\u003c\/strong\u003e and manage it better inside their tissues, so they keep photosynthesising and growing when moisture runs short. It works alongside your normal feed in \u003cstrong\u003ehydro, coco and soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetaines act as osmoprotectants\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting the plant's own defence against drought damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLignopolycarboxylates\u003c\/strong\u003e from plant extracts help stabilise the growing medium and hold water where roots can reach it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmino acids and humic acids\u003c\/strong\u003e help sustain photosynthetic rate and growth rate under stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally occurring plant hormones\u003c\/strong\u003e (gibberellins and auxins) encourage side shoots and new root growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent flower abortion\u003c\/strong\u003e when plants go short of water during flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCumulative effect\u003c\/strong\u003e — regular use builds tolerance before a dry spell arrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Do Plants Stall When They Dry Out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven a short drought triggers a stress response: stomata close, photosynthesis slows, new growth stops and flowering plants may drop flowers. Recovery can take days after the water returns. Hydrate prepares plants in advance, so a missed watering or a hot spell in the grow room or garden costs far less growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow risk\u003c\/strong\u003e (short periods unattended, mild conditions): \u003cstrong\u003e2ml per 10L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium risk\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e4ml per 10L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh risk\u003c\/strong\u003e (long periods unattended, heat, unreliable water supply): \u003cstrong\u003e6ml per 10L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways add to fresh solution\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside your main nutrients. Shake well before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith VitaLink Chill or Heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e use half their dose rate and half the Hydrate rate — exceeding this can damage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjust if needed to \u003cstrong\u003e5.8–6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e drought-stress bio-stimulant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey components:\u003c\/strong\u003e betaines, lignopolycarboxylates, gibberellins and auxins, amino acids, humic acids, sulphur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2–0.6ml\/L (2–6ml per 10L) depending on risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable media:\u003c\/strong\u003e all systems and media — hydro, coco, soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors and outdoors, alongside base nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e VitaLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VitaLink","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":53803842568458,"sku":"NUT-VITA-016-01","price":18.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":53803842601226,"sku":"NUT-VITA-016-02","price":44.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/vitalink-hydrate-250ml-1.jpg?v=1790229958","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/vitalink-hydrate","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}