{"product_id":"vitalink-buddy-pk-flowering-accelerator","title":"VitaLink Buddy PK Flowering Accelerator | Phosphorus and Potassium Bloom Additive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: Liquid PK flowering additive for use alongside your main bloom nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitaLink Buddy is a low-concentration phosphorus and potassium booster, with added magnesium and sulphate, made to be used through the whole flowering period. Because it is gentle on EC, you can top up the PK in your feed without pushing your nutrient strength up too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it from early flowering at \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e, then raise it to \u003cstrong\u003e1 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e for the rest of bloom. Suitable for all systems and growing media, including soil, coco and hydroponics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy growers choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus and potassium in a readily available form:\u003c\/strong\u003e VitaLink formulates Buddy with optimised levels of P and K in a form that is easy for plants to take up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium and sulphate included:\u003c\/strong\u003e these help plants make use of the phosphorus and potassium, and magnesium is fundamental to photosynthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it right through flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e VitaLink says it suits the whole flowering period, so you do not have to time a single big dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle on EC:\u003c\/strong\u003e it delivers P and K without the risk of stressing plants with a very high EC, according to VitaLink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with your existing feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e an additive to run alongside your main nutrients, and designed to give its best results with VitaLink nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoes a long way:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the full 1 ml\/L rate, a 250 ml bottle makes up to 250 litres of feed and a 1 litre bottle up to 1,000 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple feeding schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e just two dose rates to remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowering stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer litre of water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 10 litres of water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRest of flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix your main nutrients as normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure Buddy at the rate for your growth stage and add it to the reservoir or watering can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf needed, adjust the pH. The recommended range is \u003cstrong\u003e5.8 to 6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Buddy with VitaLink PK:\u003c\/strong\u003e for best results Buddy and VitaLink PK are used one after the other. Do not use them together. Swap Buddy for VitaLink PK during the week of highest demand, then follow your feeding chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 ml: the handy size to try it or for a smaller grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Litre: the better value per ml for bigger or longer grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e VitaLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddy PK flowering accelerator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid concentrate (shake before use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and sulphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 ml\/L early flowering, then 1 ml\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 to 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e all systems and media (soil, coco, hydro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse in:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 ml and 1 litre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Buddy at the same time as VitaLink PK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Swap Buddy for VitaLink PK during the week of highest demand rather than using both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace my bloom nutrients?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is an additive and is used alongside your main nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in soil, coco and hydro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. VitaLink says it is ideal for all systems and media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I start and what dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart in early flowering at 0.5 ml per litre, then move to 1 ml per litre for the rest of the flowering stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to adjust pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf required, adjust your final solution to pH 5.8 to 6.5. 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