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    The document provides instructions for calculating hydroponic nutrient solutions through two methods - the first involves mixing specific amounts of commercial fertilizer products, while the second requires measuring and mixing individual nutrient salts to achieve a target ppm formulation. Tables are included showing nutrient ppm levels achieved using sample amounts of fertilizers or salts mixed in one liter of water, along with a reference nutrient formula for comparison.

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    Hydroponic Nutrient Calulation Sheet

    Ravikiran N.
    [email protected]
    Revision 1.0
    Date 29-Nov-09

    Type desired volume b


    Buy below Liquid Speciality fertilizers from equivalent PPM. Mix th
    Method 1 www.mangalorechemicals.com. Contents (w/v) water
    0.25
    BIO20 3X CALMAX Sulphome BIO20
    x
    Total Nitrogen N 20.0000% 24.0000% 15.0000% 15.0000% 50
    Phosphate P 20.0000% 24.0000% 50
    Potash K 20.0000% 18.0000% 50
    Calcium as CaO Ca 22.5000%
    Magnesium oxide Mg 1.5000% 1.5000% 3.0000% 3.75
    Manganese (EDTA) Mn 0.1500% 0.1625% 0.1500% 0.375
    Iron (EDTA) Fe 0.1460% 0.0800% 0.0750% 0.365
    Boron Bo 0.0290% 0.0800% 0.0750% 0.0725
    Copper (EDTA) Cu 0.0730% 0.0800% 0.0600% 0.1825
    Zinc (EDTA) Zn 0.0730% 0.0325% 0.0300% 0.1825
    Molybdenum Mo 0.0012% 0.0012% 0.003
    Cobalt Co 0.0012% 0.0010% 0.003
    Kelpak 28.0000% 70
    Sulphur S 34.0000%

    We can approximately match the target PPM by changing G9 to J9. This method is not too flexible in terms of achieving be
    But for a starter, it’s a boon. You don’t have to buy scale. Just take 1 ml measure and you are ready to mix. The Second me
    You have to buy every salt and mix to achieve the target nutrient formula. This can give best results
    Disclaimer: Use this chart at your own risk. The above nutrients are not specifically made for hydroponics. I have not yet te
    Type desired volume below in ml to get Result
    equivalent PPM. Mix these in to 1 litre of Nutrient
    water Mix Reference Formula from Hydroponic food production by Dr. Howard Resh, Pa
    0.25 0.25 0.25 PPM Howard resh HR Cucumber
    3X CALMAX Sulphome
    x A B C A B C
    60 37.5 37.5 185 90 130 175 131 274 262
    60 110 40 55 65 27 55 55
    45 95 200 300 400 175 350 400
    56.25 56.25 98.5 148 197 100 220 200
    3.75 7.5 15 22 33 44 20 40 45
    0.40625 0.375 1.15625 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.8 0.8
    0.2 0.1875 0.7525 2 2 2 2 3 2
    0.2 0.1875 0.46 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.4
    0.2 0.15 0.5325 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.07 0.07 0.1
    0.08125 0.075 0.33875 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.1 0.1 0.33
    0.003 0.006 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.05
    0.0025 0.0055
    70
    85 85 83.2 144.3 198 26 53 82
    Total PPM 619.5015 536.8 813.4 ### 482.3 996 1048

    le in terms of achieving best results.


    ady to mix. The Second method I explain is discrete in nature.

    droponics. I have not yet tested this and will publish my test results on the blog.
    Method 2
    List of Salts required. Please do not use Sulphates for micro nutrie
    Compound Symbol % % Purity Weight of Molecular
    Content -P salt - W Weitht of
    (mg) salt- M

    Potassium Sulphate K2SO4 NA 90 400 174.26


    Potassium Nitrate KNO3 NA 90 425 101.1
    Calcium Nitrate Ca(NO3)2 NA 90 900 164.1
    Magnesium Sulphate MgSO4 * 7H2O NA 90 600 246.47
    Mono Potassium Phosphate KH2PO4 NA 90 350 136.09
    Zinc Chelate ZnEDTA 11% - 0.5 -
    Copper Chelate CuEDTA 13.52% - 0.2 -
    Manganese Chelate MnEDTA 12.30% - 4 -
    Ferric Chelate FeEDTA 12% - 17 -
    Boric Acid powder H3BO3 NA 90 3 61.83
    Ammonium Molybdate ** (NH4)6Mo7O24 NA 90 0.2 875.99

    By varying values mentioned above in yellow, one can achieve the target PPM equirement. C
    the result in the below table. The above quantity of salts are calculated for 1 Litre o f water. N
    multiples of litres, say 50L so that salts can be weighed more accur

    Salt quality note: Please note that there are different grades of salts available in the market.
    Basic grade is calld agricultural grade which we cant use for hydroponics. The next grade is Technical grade which w
    Always we need to buy branded proucts in sealed pack as far as possible. Refer datasheets and make sure content
    These are required for calculation. Chelates are available as EDTA and DTPA.
    **Ammonium Molybdate has one more flavour - (NH4)6Mo7O24*4H2O. If we use this, the above calculation varie

    Element Symbol Result


    Nutrient Reference Formula from Hydroponic food productio
    Mix PPM
    Howard resh
    A B C
    Total Nitrogen N 191.31 90 130 175
    Phosphate P 69.67 40 55 65
    Potash K 399.98 200 300 400
    Calcium as CaO Ca 197.84 98.5 148 197
    Magnesium oxide Mg 53.24 22 33 44
    Manganese (EDTA) Mn 0.49 0.5 0.5 0.5
    Iron (EDTA) Fe 2.04 2 2 2
    Boron Bo 0.47 0.5 0.5 0.5
    Copper (EDTA) Cu 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
    Zinc (EDTA) Zn 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.05
    Molybdenum Mo 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
    Sulphur S 136.52 83.2 144.3 197.5
    Total PPM 1052 536.8 813.4 1081.6
    ulphates for micro nutrients
    Atomic Weight Atomic
    of Element 1 - Weight of
    AE1 Element 2
    -AE2
    78.2 32.07
    39.1 14.01
    40.08 28.02
    24.3 32.07
    39.1 30.1
    - -
    - -
    - -
    - -
    10.81 -
    95.94 -

    arget PPM equirement. Change the values above to see


    ated for 1 Litre o f water. Nutrients must be prepared in
    n be weighed more accurately.

    is Technical grade which we are supposed to use.


    ts and make sure content and purity is printed.
    Ava Chemicals
    he above calculation varies a bit.

    ydroponic food production by Dr. Howard Resh, Page 83


    HR Cucumber
    A B C
    131 274 262
    27 55 55
    175 350 400
    100 220 200
    20 40 45
    0.8 0.8 0.8
    2 3 2
    0.3 0.3 0.4
    0.07 0.07 0.1
    0.1 0.1 0.33
    0.03 0.03 0.05
    26 53 82
    482.3 996.3 1047.68

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