General Hydroponics FloraNova Grow Nutrients

FloraNova Grow is a one-part formula providing complete vegetative nutrition in a single bottle, while the FloraSeries system requires mixing General Hydroponics FloraGro Nutrients, General Hydroponics FloraBloom Nutrients, and General Hydroponics FloraMicro Nutrients in specific ratios. FloraNova offers simplicity and convenience with fixed nutrient ratios, while FloraSeries provides more customization for dialing in strain-specific nutrition.

FloraNova's thickness comes from its high-density suspension technology—the patented formula that allows reactive nutrients to coexist in concentrated form. This thick consistency is intentional and delivers more minerals per milliliter than watery nutrients. Always shake the bottle vigorously before use to ensure even distribution of suspended nutrients, and the formula will mix completely once diluted in your reservoir or watering solution.

FloraNova Grow already contains 4% calcium and 1.5% magnesium, which is sufficient for most growing situations. However, if you're growing in coco coir or using RO/filtered water with very low starting minerals, you may benefit from additional supplementation with General Hydroponics CALiMAGic Nutrients. Monitor your plants—if you see signs of calcium or magnesium deficiency despite proper feeding, add a Cal-Mag supplement at reduced rates.

Switch to General Hydroponics FloraNova Bloom Nutrients when your plants enter the flowering phase, typically triggered by changing light cycles or natural photoperiod transitions. For most crops, begin the transition as soon as you flip to 12/12 lighting or see the first signs of flower initiation. The feed charts provide specific timing recommendations, but generally you'll replace FloraNova Grow completely throughout the flowering stage.

Yes, FloraNova Grow works well with General Hydroponics supplements like General Hydroponics Armor Si Nutrients, General Hydroponics Liquid KoolBloom Nutrients, and FloraKleen. The feed charts show 1-part, 4-part, and 8-part programs that layer supplements onto the FloraNova base. Start with the simple 1-part program and add supplements based on your experience level and performance goals.

No, FloraNova Grow is a synthetic mineral-based fertilizer and is not certified for organic production. It's designed for conventional growing systems where precision and consistency take priority over organic certification. If you need organic nutrients, consider General Organics products instead. However, for growers focused on maximizing yields and quality in hydroponic or conventional systems, FloraNova delivers superior results.

The settling you see is normal for FloraNova's high-density suspension formula. The concentrated minerals naturally separate over time, especially in storage. This is why shaking the bottle thoroughly before each use is critical—you need to re-suspend all the nutrients to ensure accurate dosing. The settling doesn't indicate product degradation; it's simply physics working on the thick, mineral-rich formulation.

Dosing depends on your crop type and growth stage. The feed charts provide specific recommendations, but typical vegetative feeding ranges from 1-3 teaspoons (5-15ml) per gallon of water. Start at lower concentrations for young plants and increase as they mature. Always measure EC/PPM and adjust based on plant response rather than blindly following dosing charts—different strains and growing conditions require customized nutrition levels.