DIY Hydroponic Nutrient Recipe
A practical and repeatable hydroponic nutrient solution recipe that works great for leafy greens and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 gallon
- Category: Gardening
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Two-part hydroponic fertilizer (Part A and Part B)
- Optional: Cal Mag (for RO water)
- Room temperature water
- A clean bucket or reservoir
- Measuring syringes or a teaspoon set
- EC or TDS meter
- pH meter plus pH down and pH up
Instructions
- Fill your container with water first.
- Add Part A at the label’s ‘light feed’ rate for greens.
- Stir well for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add Part B at the same ‘light feed’ rate.
- Stir again until fully mixed.
- If using Cal Mag, add it last.
- Check EC and adjust if needed by adding more A and B.
- Check pH and bring it into range.
Notes
Start lighter than you think; you can always increase EC next time. Avoid mixing Part A and Part B together in a measuring cup to prevent nutrient precipitation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gallon
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hydroponics, nutrient solution, DIY fertilizer, gardening, plant care