General Hydroponics Floralicious Plus Nutrients

Floralicious Plus combines enzymatically hydrolyzed protein with sea kelp extract and balanced mineral nutrition (1-0.8-0.02 NPK). Basic kelp products only provide trace minerals and growth hormones. The protein hydrolysate in Floralicious Plus delivers amino acids plants can immediately utilize for protein synthesis, chlorophyll production, and enzyme formation—building blocks that kelp alone doesn't provide in bioavailable forms.

Add Floralicious Plus to your reservoir or watering solution alongside your regular base nutrients. It's a supplement, not a replacement for base fertilizers. The highly concentrated formula means you'll typically use very small amounts—often just 1-2 ml per gallon. Check the feed charts for specific dosing recommendations based on whether you're using General Hydroponics FloraNova Bloom Nutrients or the traditional three-part series.

Yes, Floralicious Plus is designed for continuous use from vegetative growth through flowering and harvest. The bioactive compounds enhance plant vigor regardless of growth phase. Many growers use it weekly throughout the lifecycle, often pairing it with General Hydroponics RapidStart Nutrients during early stages to ensure a strong foundation.

Protein hydrolysate is enzymatically broken-down protein that provides readily available amino acids—the building blocks for plant proteins, enzymes, and chlorophyll. Plants can absorb these amino acids directly without expending energy on synthesis, resulting in faster growth, improved stress tolerance, enhanced nutrient uptake, and increased production of secondary metabolites like terpenes and essential oils that determine final quality.

The amino acids and bioactive compounds in Floralicious Plus support the metabolic pathways plants use to synthesize terpenes and essential oils. By providing pre-formed building blocks and natural growth promoters, plants can allocate more energy to secondary metabolite production rather than basic growth functions. This results in stronger aromas, more pronounced flavors, and higher concentrations of active compounds in flowering crops.

Floralicious Plus contains both organic ingredients (protein hydrolysate, sea kelp) and mineral salts (potassium sulfate). While it's not certified organic, it works well in organic-leaning programs where growers accept minimal synthetic inputs. For strictly certified organic production, check with your certifying agency. However, many organic-focused growers use it because the protein and kelp components align with biological growing prinfciples.

Yes, Floralicious Plus is fully compatible with all hydroponic systems including DWC, NFT, drip systems, and aeroponics. It integrates seamlessly into automated fertigation systems, though growers should always maintain proper levels using General Hydroponics Liquid pH Down Nutrients if the reservoir drifts. The formula is designed to remain stable in recirculating reservoirs and won't clog emitters or spray nozzles when used at recommended rates.

Because Floralicious Plus is highly concentrated, typical application rates are very low—usually 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (1-2.5 ml) per gallon of nutrient solution. Start at the lower end of the recommended range and increase based on plant response. The feed charts provide specific dosing for different growth stages and nutrient programs. A little goes a long way with this concentrated formula.