{"product_id":"medtek-coir-flores-a-b-1-5-or-20l","title":"Medtek Coir Flores A \u0026 B (1, 5 or 20L)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_dark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoir Flores is a highly concentrated, mineral dense formula to ensure growers are getting great value for money.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoir Flores is developed specifically to maximise coconut coir grown crop production during flower. Loaded in calcium and magnesium to offset CEC site binding and with an ideal NPK ratio to optimise yields, Coir Flores represents the cutting edge of contemporary knowledge re coir specific crop nutrition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_dark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Coir Specific Nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoir substrate particles have negatively charged ‘exchange sites’ which attract and loosely-hold cations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCations such as ammonium NH4+, calcium Ca++, magnesium Mg++ and potassium K+ carry a positive charge. As a result, they are attracted to the negatively-charged exchange sites of coir by electrostatic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExchange sites have a preference for some cations over others. For example, if the cations of Ca, Mg, and K are all present in the solution at the same concentration they will be adsorbed at different levels by coir exchange sites with calcium and magnesium being adsorbed at double the rate of potassium because they both have a double-positive charge, while potassium has a single-positive charge (Ca++, Mg++, K+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this means is that coir has a high affinity for locking up\/binding some of the calcium and magnesium that is fed to the plants via the hydroponic solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means not all of the calcium and magnesium provided by the nutrient solution is available to the plant because a portion of it is bound by the coir exchange sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, a nutrient formulated for coir must contain higher levels of calcium and magnesium than a nutrient formulated for inert substrates such as rockwool, expanded clay and perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that has very much surprised me over the years is the amount of misinformation and disinformation surrounding nutrient sales to coir growers in Australia and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is, far too many coir growers are being flogged nutrients that were never developed for coir growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means that far too many coir growers are using base nutrients that are lacking in calcium and magnesium; undoubtedly this has resulted in numerous growers providing less than ideal nutrition to their plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn turn, this has no doubt resulted in substantial yield losses where the grow culture as a whole is concerned. For what it is worth, if growers are seeking to optimize yields in coir it is imperative that they use a nutrient that was developed specifically for coir growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Med-Tek coir nutrients (Vega and Flores) were developed through years of R\u0026amp;D, working with lab tissue analysis and side-by-side trials to measure growth rates and essential oil production under varying conditions with different brands of coir substrate (perlite\/coir mixes and straight coir).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmong the benefits of using Med-Tek Base Nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulas are highly concentrated, meaning growers are getting great value for money (i.e. lower dilution rate to achieve equivalent EC when compared to many\/most other brands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulas are Med Specific with both yield and quality parameters in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulas are coconut coir specific. They are high in calcium and magnesium to accommodate for Cal Mag binding by coir exchange sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicronutrients (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu) are chelated to ensure the highest bioavailability possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients are carefully sourced and tested. No sodium, chloride or urea containing fertilizers are EVER used by Med-Tek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh level of quality control is applied to ensure batch-to-batch uniformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing collaboration, research and testing ensures Med-Tek remains at the forefront of research and development in Med specific plant nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA + B  NPK  5 – 3 – 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEC when used at a given ml per litre usage rate (\u003c\/strong\u003eall tests carried out in distilled water)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2ml\/L – EC is 1.33 mS\/cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3ml\/L – EC is 1.9 mS\/cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4ml\/L – EC is 2.6 mS\/cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse in conjunction with Connoisseur Blooms and PK Elicit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Med Tek","offers":[{"title":"2 x 1L","offer_id":48519221772546,"sku":"wix1789703566934","price":17.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 5L","offer_id":48519221805314,"sku":"edw1789703566935","price":64.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 20L","offer_id":48519221838082,"sku":"ogk1789703566936","price":131.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/5930\/4962\/files\/medtek-coir-flores-a-b-1-5-or-20l_1.jpg?v=1789703570","url":"https:\/\/desk-to-dinner-clad.shop\/products\/medtek-coir-flores-a-b-1-5-or-20l","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}