What hydroponic nutrient solution is best for growing basil?
I'd prefer to know what characteristics to look for rather than a particular brand or product.
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ppm Mineral levels for specific CF ranges for Basil
CF10 | CF12 | CF18 | |
---|---|---|---|
NITROGEN | 33-100 | 40-120 | 60-180 |
PHOSPHOROUS | 8-25 | 10-30 | 15-45 |
POTASSIUM | 50-150 | 60-180 | 90-270 |
SULPHUR | 13-40 | 16-48 | 24-72 |
CALCIUM | 33-118 | 40-142 | 60-210 |
MAGNESIUM | 8-25 | 10-30 | 15-45 |
SODIUM | 3-35 | 3-35 | 3-35 |
CHLORIDE | 3-35 | 3-35 | 3-35 |
IRON | 0.7-3.6 | 0.8-3.6 | 1.2-5.0 |
MANGANESE | 0.13-1.6 | 0.16-1.9 | 0.24-3.0 |
BORON | 0.07-0.5 | 0.08-0.6 | 0.12-0.9 |
ZINC | 0.03-1.0 | 0.04-1.0 | 0.06-1.0 |
COPPER | 0.03-0.33 | 0.04-0.36 | 0.06-0.5 |
pH RANGE | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-6.5 |
Based on that you are looking for high Nitrogen, Potassium and Calcium.