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Hydroponic Loyalty Program

Order for R420 or more (cart item total, shipping fee does not count) to get a discount on your next order! Once your initial order has been dispatched or collected and marked as COMPLETED, then check your completed order email for your loyalty coupon code – to be used with your next order.

T&C’s:

Terms and Conditions:
1. Coupon is valid for 6 months.
2. Coupon is valid for one time use and can’t be used in conjunction with other coupons.
3. Coupon is valid for the billing email that placed the original order
4. Coupon is not valid if the original order is cancelled.

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We are only human and sometimes things go wrong, but we do you best to get your order to you ASAP!

If you live anywhere in South Africa IN or NEAR a city center and your order payment has reflected on Monday or Tuesday, you will in all likelihood receive your order on Wednesday or Thursday and be ready for the weekend !

Using PAYFAST to pay online is amazing – payments reflect instantly, which means we can pack and dispatch instantly!

Predatory mites might take longer to arrive – we have to have fresh stock on hand to send out, and can’t send off shipments too late in the week. We don’t want the mites to sit in a warehouse all weekend long… they get bored.

IF YOU CAN PUT IT IN YOUR CART – THE STOCK IS ON HAND, READY TO DISPATCH

Happy growing !

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Using AI as a newbie, intermediate, or expert grower…

EMPOWER YOURSELF…

LLMs (Large Language Models) are in the news and they really have started to become part of our lives this very day already.

YOU CAN TRY:

Google Bard

Open AI ChatGPT

Microsoft, The New Bing

What does this have to do with growing?

The beauty of being able to chat with an LLM is how easy it is to get all the info you are looking for without having to search the web or call or email anyone anymore. BE WARNED… at present THEY SOMETIMES DO “LIE” / TALK NONSENSE (“Hallucinate“) !!! YOU NEED TO CHECK AND VERIFY WHAT YOU LEARN FROM THEM, in the same way that you would when hearing things from other people!

That being said, if you have ANY growing related questions, the AI will most certainly be able to provide clarity, explanations and guidance on these matters within SECONDS…

EXAMPLES OF THINGS ONE COULD ASK…

  • What size fan do I need for X or Y size grow tent, and what should the capacity of a carbon filter be when used with such a fan?
  • How many plants can I grow in X or Y space?
  • What would my lighting requirements be for an X by Y sized indoor Lettuce farm?
  • What should I feed my Chili plants for maximum yield?
  • How do I treat powdery mildew?
  • What’s the deal with plants and CO2?
  • Should I use organic or or mineral nutrients to get the most taste and smell from my Cannabis?
  • … the options are endless!

The AI will explain all of this (and MUCH more) to you instantly, AND … you can then ask it to explain parts of its answers in greater detail, until you fully understand the concept!

TIP: Use the “Windows + H” keyboard shortcut to literally TALK to the AI, instead of having to type!

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Harder, denser buds, according to Chat GPT

Image genned by https://www.bluewillow.ai/

Hydroponic.co.za:

Tell me how to make cannabis buds denser, harder, and with bigger trichomes…

Chat GPT:

There are several factors that can influence the density, hardness, and size of trichomes in cannabis buds. Here are a few tips that may help you achieve your desired results:

  1. Choose the right genetics: Some cannabis strains naturally produce denser buds with larger trichomes. Look for strains that are known for their dense buds, such as Indica-dominant strains.
  2. Provide optimal growing conditions: Cannabis plants require specific growing conditions to produce high-quality buds. Ensure that your plants are receiving the right amount of light, nutrients, water, and temperature. Avoid stressors such as overfeeding, overwatering, and temperature fluctuations.
  3. Control humidity levels: Humidity levels that are too high can lead to mold and mildew growth, which can damage buds. On the other hand, low humidity levels can cause buds to dry out and become brittle. Aim for a relative humidity level between 40% and 50% during the flowering stage.
  4. Use the right nutrients: Nutrients play a crucial role in the growth and development of cannabis plants. During the flowering stage, cannabis plants require more phosphorus and potassium to produce denser buds. Look for a high-quality bloom fertilizer that contains these nutrients.
  5. Implement pruning and training techniques: Pruning and training techniques can help increase the yield and density of your buds. By removing lower branches and focusing the plant’s energy on the upper canopy, you can encourage the development of larger buds.
  6. Consider using CO2 enrichment: CO2 enrichment can help increase the density and size of buds. This technique involves adding extra CO2 to the growing environment to encourage photosynthesis and plant growth. However, it’s important to use this technique with caution and monitor CO2 levels carefully.
  7. Harvest at the right time: Harvesting at the right time is crucial for achieving dense, hard buds with large trichomes. Wait until the trichomes have turned milky white and the pistils have turned orange or brown before harvesting. This will ensure that the buds are at their peak potency and density.

Remember, achieving dense buds with large trichomes takes time, patience, and attention to detail. By following these tips and staying consistent with your growing practices, you can increase your chances of success.

https://chat.openai.com/chat

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Is this perhaps what to feed the weed (in general)?

Based off the ever popular Terra Aquatica TriPart range, but mathed out a bit to simplify things, esp if you want to compare to other nutrient ranges. (Below assumes 1Lt=1Kg). DISCLAIMER: My math may not be accurate. If my math IS accurate, it’s quite interesting to note how the PK boost happens WAY before week 5 of bloom.

1ST ROOTSNUTES per Lt/Kg COMBINEDMAKRO RATIOS
N0,03482,20
P0,0158251,00
K0,0479053,03
Mg0,011905
B0,000005
Ca0,0212
Cu0,000056
Fe0,00076
Mn0,0003175
Zn0,000098
S0,0097
1ST TRUE LEAVESNUTES per Lt/Kg COMBINEDMAKRO RATIOS
N0,06962,20
P0,031651,00
K0,095813,03
Mg0,02381
B0,00001
Ca0,0424
Cu0,000112
Fe0,00152
Mn0,000635
Zn0,000196
S0,0194
GROWINGNUTES per Lt/Kg COMBINEDMAKRO RATIOS
N0,098043,79
P0,025891,00
K0,1300565,02
Mg0,020298
B0,000012
Ca0,05088
Cu0,0001344
Fe0,001824
Mn0,000762
Zn0,0002352
S0,01164
PREFLOWERINGNUTES per Lt/Kg COMBINEDMAKRO RATIOS
N0,13922,76
P0,050351,00
K0,17663,51
Mg0,03822
B0,00002
Ca0,0848
Cu0,000224
Fe0,00304
Mn0,00127
Zn0,000392
S0,0291
FLOWERINGNUTES per Lt/Kg COMBINEDMAKRO RATIOS
N0,0921,38
P0,066761,00
K0,1331841,99
Mg0,049128
B0,000016
Ca0,06784
Cu0,0001792
Fe0,002432
Mn0,001016
Zn0,0003136
S0,04656
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Free Shipping EXTENDED all through September !

Times are tough and everybody is feeling the pinch so we decided to reduce the stress on your wallet by removing the courier charge for orders over R 777.00.

As with everything, there are some conditions:

– Valid from 1 September 2022 until 30 September 2022

– The R777.00 limit is in effect after all discounts on your cart ( on sale items, coupons and store credit)

– This applies to Online Retail Customers ONLY

– Outlying areas will still have a surcharge added but it will have basic courier charge removed

– Predatory mites will still have a courier charge for non Cape Town local orders (it is a separate overnight flyer)

– Predatory mites will have a small charge for packaging for Cape Town local orders

– Some bulky/heavy products are unfortunately excluded from this offer – if your cart total is over R777.00, the only shipping fees that will be charged will be for these excluded products, if there are any in your cart.

Excluded product examples:

  • Substrates, like craft soils, LECA, perlite and vermiculite, worm castings, coir bricks (Hydroponic.co.za reserves the right to hold back orders where clients are abusing the offer by ordering large amounts of small volume substrates until the applicable shipping fees for the volume totals of these substrates have been received)
  • 60lt, 25lt, and 25kg Nutrients
  • Large grow trays, like the 1.2m Garland grow tray




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