Aptus Feeding Chart | Usage Guide

• 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
• 4. e. Fungone
• 4. f. Micromix soil & drip
• 4. g. Mycor mix
• 5. What about autoflowers?
• 5. a. Aptus feeding schedule for autoflowers (ml/l)
• 6. The importance that nutrients play in plant development
• 6. a. Macronutrients
• 6. b. Secondary macronutrients
• 6. c. Micronutrients
• 7. 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 cannabis seeds 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.

APTUS considers this product to be the cornerstone of any plant nutrition schedule, as it speeds up metabolism and provides a clear gateway for the absorption and utilization of all macro and micronutrients. It provides a high amount of resistance against both abiotic or environmental stress - eg swings in temps, humidity, or water availability. It also boosts the plant’s ability to fight off biotic stressors such as pest infestations or harmful bacteria. It boosts the strength of both the internal cell structure and the epidermis layer creating tougher, more robust plants with denser stems capable of supporting the fattest buds. Regulator shortens the internodal spacing, increases resistance to overfeeding, and reduces the amount of moisture lost through transpiration.

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.

All of this adds up to more vigorous growth with decreased internodal length, thick stems, and boosted overall plant structure. This product boosts photosynthesis, which in turn speeds up metabolism and overall sugar production. This allows for vastly improved resin and terpene production. The appearance of buds also benefits greatly, with bag appeal tipping the scales. Through the stimulation of extra bud sites, the yield of crops treated with START BOOSTER is again greatly increased. The flower density and hardness are boosted thanks to increased fiber levels.

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. While START BOOSTER is great for all stages of growth, TOP BOOSTER is designed to be used specifically during the flowering growth period. When used in conjunction with one another, the results can be pretty insane. Buds denser than you have ever grown before, that look almost snow-covered thanks to the ridiculous level of trichome production.

Aptus Photoperiodic Feeding Schedule For Beginners (ml/L)

This product boosts photosynthesis, which in turn speeds up metabolism and overall sugar production. This allows for vastly improved resin and terpene production. The appearance of buds also benefits greatly, with bag appeal tipping the scales. Through the stimulation of extra bud sites, the yield of crop treated with.

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.

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.

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.

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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. This is a simple and easy to apply an all-in-one product that is extremely budget-friendly and works great with hydroponic watering systems. It actively decreases the chances of nute lockout by stabilizing the EC in the growing medium. You will find that your crop has improved absorption rates and reduced amounts of salt or nutrient residue, and the roots will stay super clean and healthy as will the growing medium.

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. ALL-IN-ONE PELLET makes life as a cannabis cultivator super easy, thanks to the simple and complete 100% organic plant nutrition provided in a time-release form. With this product you only have to worry about re-applying every 2 to 3 months ( depending on the growth stage), making it the perfect fertilizing option for remote or hard to access locations, or just for those of us who prefer an easy option.

It also helps to condition the soil and promotes the substrate to become populated with beneficial microbial life. Once you have either mixed the pellets in with the medium or simply top-dressed the crop, all you have to worry about is watering! ALL-IN-ONE PELLET can last years as long as it is stored correctly in a cool, dark space in the provided container. This is, without a doubt, the simplest nutrition option for cannabis crops currently available.

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.

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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.

With the use of ENZYME+ growing substrates can be used for longer periods, and even for more than one cycle. It lowers the chances of salts accumulation and the overabundance of nutrient salts which can lead to nutrient lockout and nutrient burn. It also greatly boosts the rate of root decomposition, which reduces the chances of harmful bacteria, fungi, and mold becoming an issue. The decomposed roots become bioavailable for the plant to feed on, which further boosts growth and production. 

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.

Foliar spray feeding allows for much faster absorption of nutrients, which not only increases the speed of deficiency correction but also allows for specific feeding at certain timings. It also leaves a protective and active surface layer on the foliage itself, which acts as a protective barrier. Since this is a fully organic additive, it completely biodegrades within 2 weeks, but be careful not to spray directly onto the flowering sites as this can have a negative impact on terpene production. 

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.

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Fungone

FUNGONE comes as a foliar spray and works as a preventative for any and all pathogen problems on leaves including fungal, bacterial, and pest infestations. When FUNGONE is applied to the whole plant, it creates an environment that helps prevent and treat the development of any pathogen. This product can be used with any growing medium or style but is heavily recommended for all outdoor cultivation as it creates a protective barrier for the crop. It is totally non-toxic, so it won't kill any beneficial insects, and is totally harmless to humans and animals. It also helps prevent any bud rot and white powdery mildew issues. 

Micromix Soil & Drip

When we purchase a new bag of soil or coco-coir to use in our growth, it comes sterilized. This is done to ensure that no harmful microbial life or many other unwanted nasties are in the mix. The problem with this is that all of the beneficial elements are also destroyed, and the substrate is much more susceptible to pests, pathogens, mold, fungi, and disease. We want a growing medium that is rich in beneficial microbial life. This ensures optimal growing conditions and helps reduce the chance of pathogens appearing. By adding MICROMIX SOIL & DRIP to any and all substrates before planting you ensure the highest quality mix of microbes is available to your crop from the very first day!

Mycor Mix

MYCOR MIX is made up of a wide variety of beneficial fungi species which allow for vastly improved root growth. This root growth can see an increase of up to 700% and allows for the improved uptake of nutrients. MYCOR MIX can be added at any stage of growth and should be mixed in with any new substrate to ensure root health and development. 

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. The Importance that Nutrients Play in Plant Development

So, there we go. Everything you need to know about growing a perfect crop of cheeba with APTUS nutrients. But what are the nutrients that all plants, including cannabis, need not only to develop, but prosper, thrive, and turn into the absolute best version of themselves? There is actually a pretty wide range of nutrients that plants need, but the primary or macronutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). These three make up what is known as NPK, which can be thought of as the backbone of plant nutrition. But that's not all you are going to need to provide your crop if you want the type of harvest we all dream of.

There are other important secondary and micronutrients as well. Secondary macronutrients include calcium, sulfur, magnesium, and iron, as well as a few others. And then we have the micros. These are needed in much lower amounts but are still important for a balanced and optimally-fed crop. The inclusion of micronutrients such as boron, copper, zinc, molybdenum, chlorine, manganese, and others is essential to ensure the optimum health and growth of a plant. When private growers or indoor cultivators use the APTUS range of products, they are getting the best of both worlds - a perfect blend of all macronutrients and micros that have been carefully formulated to optimize your cannabis grow.

By providing your plants with the right nutrients in the right combination and amounts, you can create an environment where they can focus on development and growth, instead of struggling to find what they need. With the APTUS feeding chart and usage guide, you can rest assured that your plants are getting exactly what they need to reach their full potential. Let us take a bit more of an in-depth look at each nutrient, and the role it plays.

Macronutrients

As mentioned above, the macros are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). These are the primary nutrients that your plants will need in copious amounts to grow healthy, big, and/or powerful.

Nitrogen

Nitrogen is essential for plant growth and development. It’s important for the formation of leaves, stems, flowers, and other structural components, as well as being a key component of chlorophyll, the green pigment in leaves that absorbs energy from sunlight. Nitrogen helps to increase yields and improve flowering times and also aids in plant metabolism and disease resistance.

Phosphorus

Phosphorus is essential for cell division, root growth, flower production, and seed formation. It helps with energy transfer and the conversion of light into energy, which is essential for photosynthesis. Phosphorus also helps to control respiration rates, nitrogen metabolism, and protein synthesis.

Potassium

Potassium plays an important role in helping plants absorb other nutrients through their root systems. It is also essential for photosynthesis, respiration, and the production of proteins. Potassium helps plants to remain strong and healthy while improving their resistance to disease.

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Secondary Macronutrients

In addition to the primary macronutrients, cannabis plants need a range of other secondary nutrients in pretty large doses for optimal development. 

Iron

Iron plays an important role in photosynthesis, plant respiration, and enzyme production. It helps to keep leaves green and is also essential for nitrogen metabolism.

Calcium

Calcium is a key component of cell walls and helps to build strong plants with plenty of vigor and robust health. It can help control diseases caused by fungi and bacteria, as well as improve root development.

Sulfur

Sulfur helps with photosynthesis and the metabolism of nitrogen and carbohydrates. It also plays an important role in helping to form amino acids and proteins, which are essential for healthy growth.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a vital part of chlorophyll, and plants can’t survive without it. It helps to transfer energy during photosynthesis and is also important for enzyme production.

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Micronutrients

Although they are needed in much smaller amounts than macronutrients, micronutrients play an integral role in keeping your plants healthy and on the right track to harvest success. A micro-nutrient is measured at less than 1000 PPM.

Boron

Boron is essential for healthy root growth, and it also helps to form strong stems and wood cells. Boron aids in the uptake of phosphorus and nitrogen, as well as helping plants take up water more efficiently.

Cobalt

Cobalt is an important component in the enzyme production of plants. It helps with nitrogen metabolism, photosynthesis, and sugar formation in leaves. Cobalt also helps to reduce stress levels in plants by aiding in respiration and cell division.

Copper

Copper is important for healthy root growth and plays an integral role in leaf structure and coloration. It helps to transfer energy during photosynthesis and is also important for enzyme production.

Manganese

Manganese helps plants convert nitrogen into proteins, and it plays an important role in chlorophyll production. It can help reduce plant stress levels by aiding in respiration and cell division, as well as helping with the uptake of other nutrients.

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is essential for nitrogen metabolism and photosynthesis, but it’s also important for healthy immune systems. It helps to reduce plant stress levels by aiding in respiration and cell division, as well as helping with the uptake of other nutrients.

Zinc

Zinc is important for the production of auxins, which are hormones necessary for root growth. It helps to reduce plant stress levels by aiding in respiration and cell division, as well as helping with the uptake of other nutrients. Zinc also plays an important role in nitrate reduction, which is essential for healthy root growth.

These are just the basics of cannabis nutrition, but they should give you an indication of how important it is to get the right nutrients for your plants in order to achieve successful harvests. With the right balance of macronutrients and micronutrients, you will be well on your way to achieving those crops dreams are made of.

7. 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!