Contents:
- 1. Aptus plant care
- 1. a. Regulator
- 1. b. Start booster
- 1. c. Top booster
- 1. d. Aptus photoperiodic feeding schedule for beginners (ml/l)
- 2. Aptus boosters
- 2. a. Super-pk
- 2. b. P-boost
- 2. c. K-boost
- 2. d. Camg boost
- 2. e. Aptus photoperiodic feeding schedule for advanced growers (ml/l)
- 3. Aptus fertilizers
- 3. a. All-in-one liquid
- 3. b. All-in-one pellet
- 3. c. Aptus photoperiodic feeding schedule for professional growers (ml/l)
- 4. Optional products: extra care
- 4. a. Enzym+
- 4. b. Nutrispray
- 4. c. Humic-blast
- 4. d. N-boost
- 5. What about autoflowers?
- 5. a. Aptus feeding schedule for autoflowers (ml/l)
- 6. In conclusion
Aptus Plant tech aka Aptus is a Dutch company with over 10 years of experience in organic and hybrid (mineral and organic) nutrients and plant boosters, designed to provide the best plant growth and microorganism stimulation.
Their products have become very popular due to being very effective and easy to use, allowing your plant to grow to its maximum potential without using harsh chemicals, so read along if you want to know a bit more about Aptus, the benefits, and the best feeding schedule for both autoflowers and photoperiodic cannabis plants.
1. Aptus Plant Care
The Plant Care line offers everything you need to take care of take care of your crop, either by preventing harmful fungi, bacteria, or viruses, adding the enzymes your plants need for their basic processes, or just increasing plant resistance to stress, making them highly effective to keep your garden on point.
Regulator
Regulator contains a patented formula that acts as a nutrient transporter, regulating nutrient uptake which strengthens your plant’s structure and boosts stress resistance, resulting in overall stronger, and healthier plants.
Components
- Silicic Acid;
- Boron;
- Molybdenum.
Start Booster
Start Booster is an organic growth and root stimulator made with 100% organic nutrients, providing beneficial microorganisms that condition the soil, thus stimulating faster and healthier root and plant matter growth during the vegetative stage.
This product not only provides the microorganisms needed to stimulate better plant growth but also conditions the soil to provide a better environment for the beneficial bacteria and fungi to how in, resulting in a much healthier substrate.
Components
- Humic Acids;
- Fulvic Acids;
- Amino Acids;
- Organic Nitrogen.
Top Booster
Top Booster is a 100% organic stimulant designed for the flowering and ripening stage, due to the active ingredients you can expect bigger flowers with an increased density, flavors and aromas, resulting in an overall better bud quality.
Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
7 | 0 | 4 |
Aptus Photoperiodic Feeding Schedule For Beginners (ml/L)
Have in mind that the manufacturer recommends checking the EC after mixing the first three products, so remember to check it before mixing All-In-One, Start Booster, and Top Booster!
The EC will vary depending on your grow setup but here’s a guideline to help you.
- Seedling Stage: 0.8-1.3;
- Vegetative Stage: 1.3-1.7;
- Flowering Stage: 1.3-2.
2. Aptus Boosters
Aptus offers a boosters line designed to provide any of the macronutrients needed, in case of a nutrient deficiency or simply if the specific strain you’re growing needs a bit more. These products come in liquid form, meaning that you’ll be able to fix a deficiency, for example, as fast as possible.
Super-PK
Super-PK is an organo-mineral flowering stimulator containing 20% Phosphorus and 23% Potassium, providing everything your plants need for a bountiful harvest while also providing some amino acids that allow your plant to absorb the nutrients without much hassle.
Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
0 | 20 | 23 |
P-Boost
P-Boost contains 100% water-soluble phosphorus and organic acids that will help adjust the pH of the nutrient solution while stimulating protein, plant hormone, and vitamin production that will improve the processes needed for excellent flower production.
Now, have in mind that apart from phosphorus, your plants also need potassium so make sure you also use K-boost or Super-PK to provide everything your plants need to produce nice dense buds.
Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
5 | 15 | 0 |
K-Boost
K-Boost is a hybrid fertilizer, meaning that it contains a combination of organic and mineral ingredients. This product provides L-amino acids, potassium, and sulfur trioxide which will stimulate the ripening process, resulting in increased yields and a better bud quality.
Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
5 | 0 | 15 |
CaMg Boost
CaMg Boost contains calcium and magnesium, preventing calmag deficiencies while enhancing bud density and size, resulting in an overall higher quality harvest.
Components
- Nitrogen;
- Calcium;
- Magnesium.
Aptus Photoperiodic Feeding Schedule For Advanced growers (ml/L)
For those of you with a little bit more experience, apart from checking the EC after mixing the first 4 products, it’s extremely recommended that you check the pH so after mixing all the products in this feeding schedule, make sure the pH is between 5.8-6.2.
3. Aptus Fertilizers
Aptus offers an all-in-one approach, providing both mineral and organic growers a way to grow in all substrates and grow setups. These products come in both liquid and solid form, allowing you to plant to feed according to it's necessities and what suits you better.
All-In-One Liquid
All-in-one liquid is a 100% mineral fertilizer suited for all substrates and grow systems, being used from the vegetative stage all the way up to the flowering stage, making plant growing easy due to containing all the macronutrients your plants need.
Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
6 | 12 | 12 |
All-In-One Pellet
All-in-One pellet is a 100% organic slow-release fertilizer that can be used as a top dressing or pre-mixed in the soil, designed to provide everything your plants need for up to 3 months of plant growth.
This product contains a special formula with macro, micronutrients, amino acids, and biostimulants that boost plant growth while preventing nutrient deficiencies due to being released slowly.
Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
6 | 7 | 12 |
Aptus Photoperiodic Feeding Schedule For Professional Growers (ml/L)
Have in mind that this feeding chart may be too strong so you should only use it under optimal growing conditions and on 100% healthy plants; If your plants are stressed or you have recently performed HST (or aggressive LST), make sure you use a lower dose or follow the feeding schedule for advanced growers.
4. Optional Products: Extra Care
Aptus also provides other products that can be used to substitute some of the products in the feeding schedule or simply enhancing plant health, now, they're not 100% obligatory but can be of great help for those looking for an organic alternative or who just prefer feeding their plants in a different way.
These products allow you to adjust the feeding schedule to suit you better or just try something new if you want to experiment with different products.
Enzym+
Enzym+ is an enzyme blend that helps keep the roots clean by removing dead organic matter and root residues that may cause nutrient build-up. This product aids in EC stabilization while improving nutrient absorption and getting rid of possible pathogens that may affect the roots.
Components
- Cellulase;
- Beta Glucanase;
- Enzymes;
- Stabilizers.
Nutrispray
Nutrispray is a foliar fertilizer containing surfactants, stimulators, and micronutrients that allow you to correct deficiencies fast or just feed your plants easily, promoting healthier leaf growth while leaving a protector coat on.
Due to being derived from Horse-chestnut, this product is natural and won't cause nutrient burn unless used in excess so make sure you don't leave your plants dripping, a thin layer should be enough to fix deficiencies or just keep the foliage on point.
Components
- Horse-chestnut extract;
- Manganese;
- Sulfur;
- Zinc;
- Iron.
Humic-Blast
Humic-blast is an organic soil improver, rich in carbon, humates, and natural plant hormones that enhance nutrient absorption while improving soil oxygenation and water retention. This product prevents nutrient build-up, thus preventing nutrient lock.
Components
- Humic Acids;
- Amino Acids:
- Vitamins;
- Hormones;
- Carbon and potassium humate.
N-Boost
N-boost contains organic 100% water-soluble concentrated nitrogen and amino acids which are much needed by plants in the vegetative stage. This product provides optimal vegetative growth due to the powerful stimulating effect that allows your plants to grow without nutrient deficiencies or toxicities.
Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
9 | 0 | 0 |
5. What About Autoflowers?
Due to being part organic and part mineral, it’s highly recommended that you start with a low amount to avoid burning your autoflowering plants. If it suits you better, Aptus also offers All-In-One in pellet form which will save you a bit of work so make sure you check it out.
Aptus Feeding Schedule For Autoflowers (ml/L)
Have in mind that this feeding schedule for autoflowers is just a guideline and the results may vary so you will have to adjust the amounts according to how your plants react; It may be too strong or too weak, depending on the specific strain, growing conditions and grow setup so make sure you keep an eye out for deficiencies.
6. In Conclusion
Aptus offers a wide range of fertilizers suited for all grow setups, with an easy approach when compared to other brands, allowing you to get the best results either in any grow setup you prefer on using.
If you’ve used Aptus products before and would like to share your tips and tricks with fellow growers feel free to leave a comment in the comment section below!