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Down To Earth Acid Mix – 5 lb (6/Cs)
Down To Earth Acid Mix – 5 lb (6/Cs)
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Description
Description
Down To Earth Acid Mix is a specially formulated, all-natural fertilizer designed to provide optimal nutrition for acid-loving plants, such as azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries, and camellias. This carefully balanced blend offers a rich source of essential nutrients and organic materials to promote vibrant, healthy growth in plants that thrive in acidic soil conditions.
Key Features:
• Optimized Nutrient Blend: Acid Mix boasts a specific NPK ratio of 4-3-6, which aligns with the nutritional requirements of acid-loving plants.
• Organic and OMRI Listed: Certified organic and approved for use in organic production by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), ensuring it complies with organic farming standards.
• Slow-Release: Provides a gradual and consistent release of nutrients, supporting long-term plant vitality.
• Trace Minerals: Contains essential trace minerals that are often lacking in acidic soils, promoting balanced and vigorous plant growth.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for both container gardening and in-ground plantings, providing flexibility in how you care for your acid-loving plants.
Benefits:
• Enhanced Flowering: Acid Mix encourages acid-loving plants to produce abundant, vibrant blooms.
• Improved Fruit Production: For plants like blueberries, the added nutrients can lead to higher yields and larger, tastier fruits.
• Enhanced Leaf Color: Helps to maintain and intensify the naturally green foliage of acid-loving plants.
• Environmentally Friendly: An excellent choice for eco-conscious gardeners as it supports sustainable and organic gardening practices.
Applications:
Down To Earth Acid Mix is designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of acid-loving plants, making it an excellent choice for:
• Azaleas and Rhododendrons: Promote lush foliage and impressive flower displays.
• Blueberries: Encourage the development of flavorful, plump berries.
• Camellias: Support healthy camellia growth, including their beautiful, intricate flowers.
• Hydrangeas: Help control flower color in certain hydrangea varieties by adjusting soil pH.
• Evergreen Trees and Shrubs: Maintain the vibrancy and growth of acid-loving evergreen species.
Usage Tips:
1. When planting, mix Down To Earth Acid Mix into the soil at the recommended rates based on the size of the planting hole.
2. For established plants, apply the fertilizer around the drip line of the plant and work it into the top layer of the soil.
3. Ensure proper watering after application to help the nutrients penetrate the root zone effectively.
4. Store the product in a cool, dry place to maintain its quality and shelf life.
Down To Earth Acid Mix is the ideal fertilizer for gardeners who cultivate acid-loving plants. This organic, slow-release formula provides essential nutrients and trace minerals to ensure your plants thrive, resulting in vibrant foliage and beautiful, abundant blooms. Whether you’re growing azaleas, blueberries, or other acid-loving species, this product helps you maintain optimal soil conditions and promotes plant health.
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INFORMATION QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient-water solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as a support for the plants and their root systems while the solution passes freely. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert.
What types of plants grow best hydroponically?
Anything can be grown hydroponically, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chilies, lettuce, spinach, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs and flowers of all types.
Can you REALLY get better yields/quicker growth?
Absolutely. The plants, when receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. You can expect 30% faster growth with many crops.
What are the watering cycle timelines hydroponic systems?
Once the reservoir is filled with nutrients, it is time to put your hydro system to work! The ease of hydroponics is automation – automation is achieved by putting the pump on a timer according to your watering needs. The watering cycle depends on growth stage, growing medium and hydroponic system. In an ebb and flow or drip system with rockwool as the medium, seedlings, clones and plants in the early vegetative stage require watering only once a day for 15-30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Mature, flowering and fruiting plants require a heavier feed and can be fed once a day for 30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Typically soiless mixes and coco fiber can be watered for about 15 minutes twice a day, and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. ViaStone, Hydroton, Grow Rocks, and Silicate mediums need to be watered more frequently – a constant drip for drip systems, and about 15-30 minutes every 3 hours for ebb and flow systems and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. Aeroponic systems require frequent watering cycles; 30-60 seconds every few minutes or a constant spray.
What do I need to test pH? How do I test pH?
pH has a range from 0 (acidic) – 14 (alkaline), with 7 being neutral. A proper hydroponic pH range is between 5.5 to 6.2 for most hydroponic crops. For specific crop pH, check out our Plant Guide. pH must remain within the proper range for good plant health, disease resistance, and proper nutrient uptake. pH is maintained by adding pH Up and pH Down to the nutrient solution. For more information, see the Testssection of our site.
How will the flavor compare to my outdoor grown, organic produce?
The taste may be even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don’t be fooled by “hot house” produce grown commercially. The grower’s primary concern is shipability and storage, not flavor. When you grow your own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. Plus, hydroponically grown produce has the added benefit of a longer shelf life.