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Athena Balance is a liquid potassium silicate solution essential for hydroponics and soilless cultivation. It stabilises pH, buffers RO water, and enhances nutrient absorption for optimal plant health. This water conditioner ensures robust plant vigour and efficient nutrient delivery, preventing lockout for superior growth.
Optimise your hydroponic or soilless cultivation with Athena Balance, the essential water conditioner designed to stabilise pH and enhance nutrient delivery. This precisely formulated potassium silicate liquid effectively buffers irrigation water, preventing nutrient lock-up and ensuring your plants receive the full spectrum of vital elements. Athena Balance is particularly beneficial when using reverse osmosis (RO) water, transforming its unstable chemical structure into a homogenous, plant-ready solution.
Key Benefits of using Athena Balance
- Stable pH Environment: Creates a consistently ideal pH range for optimal nutrient absorption, reducing the need for frequent adjustments.
- Enhanced Nutrient Availability: Prevents nutrient lockout, especially with RO water, ensuring all essential nutrients are readily available to your plants.
- Stronger Plant Structure: The potassium silicate component reinforces plant cell walls, leading to more robust stems and improved overall plant vigour.
- Increased Stress Resistance: Boosts plant resilience against environmental stressors and potential disease.
- Improved Water Usage: Aids in osmoregulation, leading to more efficient water utilisation by your plants.
- Sediment-Free Formula: Ensures compatibility with mechanical dosing systems like Dosatron, maintaining clean and efficient irrigation lines.
How to Use Athena Balance
Athena Balance can be used throughout your plant's entire growth cycle. It is crucial to add Athena Balance first to your irrigation water before introducing any other nutrients or additives. This allows it to properly buffer the water and create a stable base for your nutrient solution.
Dosage Rates:
- Add liquid Athena Balance to your clean water at a rate of: 0.25 - 1ml per litre
The specific amount required will depend on your starting water's pH and the desired target pH. Add Athena Balance gradually to your irrigation water until the target pH is achieved. Always calibrate your pH meter before measuring for the most accurate readings. Note that adding Athena Balance can cause a minor thermal reaction, so allow the solution to mix thoroughly and cool before use.
For a detailed Athena (Blended) feeding schedule head to the Downloads tab above and to explore complementary products like Athena Blended Grow A & B and Athena Blended Bloom A & B go to the Athena brand page. Consider pairing with Athena Cleanse for maintaining clean irrigation systems.
Can be used with all grow media including coco, hydroponics and soil.
Available in 946ml and 3.79 litres.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much liquid Athena Balance should I use?
The amount of liquid Athena Balance needed varies depending on your water's initial pH and the desired final pH. Begin with a smaller dose (e.g., 0.25ml per litre) and gradually increase, monitoring with a calibrated pH meter, until you reach your target pH. Record the amount for future consistency.What is the difference between Athena Pro Line and Blended Line?
The Athena Pro Line is a highly concentrated, three-part formula designed for professional large-scale cultivators using advanced fertigation systems, offering maximum precision. The Blended Line, including Athena Balance, is a simpler, two-part liquid formula created for ease of use while still delivering exceptional results, ideal for recirculating systems and home growers.Why is pH balance so important in hydroponics?
Maintaining the correct pH level (typically between 5.5 and 6.5) in hydroponic nutrient solutions is crucial for optimal nutrient uptake. If the pH is too high or too low, plants struggle to absorb essential macro and micronutrients, regardless of their presence in the solution. This can lead to nutrient deficiencies, stunted growth, or plant death.SKU: 1555Free delivery on orders over £60*
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