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Establish strong seedlings and cuttings with Canna Start, a complete one-part nutrient. Prevents yellowing, promotes root development. Simple to use, perfect for propagation media before transitioning to Canna Vega (Terra, Coco, Hydro, Aqua). Ideal for healthy early growth.
Give your seedlings and cuttings the strongest start with Canna Start, a precisely formulated one-part nutrient solution. Designed specifically for the early stages of plant development, Canna Start provides all essential macro and micro nutritional elements in the perfect ratio to encourage vigorous and healthy growth. This user-friendly nutrient eliminates the guesswork, ensuring your young plants receive exactly what they need to establish a robust foundation for their future.
Key Benefits Of Using Canna Start
- Complete one-part nutrient: Contains all necessary elements in a single bottle, simplifying feeding and removing the need for A&B components during this stage.
- Reduces risk of overfeeding: Specifically tailored for the lower nutrient requirements of seedlings and cuttings, preventing potential damage caused by standard vegetative nutrients.
- Minimises yellowing: Provides the correct balance of micro and macro elements, unlike diluted vegetative nutrients, which can lead to deficiencies and yellowing.
- Seamless transition: Works perfectly with the entire Canna range, allowing for an easy switch to the appropriate Canna Vega nutrient (Terra, Coco, Hydro, or Aqua) once plants are established in their final medium.
- Promotes strong root development: Especially effective when used in combination with Canna Rhizotonic, encouraging the growth of thick and healthy roots.
- Versatile application: Suitable for various propagation media, including rockwool plugs, coco pellets, jiffy plugs, and seed mixes like Canna Terra Seed Mix (not for use in recirculating systems or clone machines).
How to Use Canna Start
- Shake the Canna Start bottle well before use.
- Fill your nutrient reservoir with water.
- Add Canna Start at a dilution rate of 40ml per 10 litres of water (1:250).
- The EC (Electrical Conductivity) of Canna Start dissolved in (tap) water will vary between 0.7 and 1.3 mS/cm (this is the solution EC plus the EC of your water).
- Maintain the pH of your nutrient solution between 5.2 and 6.2, adjusting as necessary depending on your chosen substrate.
- Ensure sufficient drainage (approximately 10%) during each feeding.
- For growers using small pots before transplanting, Canna Start can be used until the plants are moved to their final grow media and a suitable Canna Vega nutrient is introduced.
Storage, health & safety and other directions
- Canna developed specialised nutrients for the stage after transplanting.
- Store closed in a dark and frost-proof place (UV light breaks down iron chelates in the nutrient)
- Keep out of reach of children
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Canna Start in a recirculating hydroponic system?
No, Canna Start is not suitable for recirculating systems or clone machines. It is designed for use with propagation media in run-to-waste systems. For recirculating systems, Canna offers the Canna Aqua range of nutrients.Do I need to adjust the pH when using Canna Start?
Yes, it is recommended to adjust the pH of your nutrient solution to between 5.2 and 6.2 after adding Canna Start. This pH range optimises nutrient uptake for seedlings and cuttings in most propagation media.Can I mix Canna Start with other Canna additives like Canna Rhizotonic?
Yes, Canna Start works very well with other Canna additives, especially Canna Rhizotonic, which promotes strong root growth. It is important to add each nutrient or additive to the water reservoir separately and stir well before adding the next component. Never mix concentrated nutrients and additives directly.SKU: 1070Free delivery on orders over £60*
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