What nutrient solution is best for hydroponic basil?

Question

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.

Answer 1

This PDF gives a good breakdown

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.