KF–GARDEN & BALCONY for Hydroponics, Containers and Orchids

Hydroponic Systems

1. With EC Meter:

   • Fill the reservoir with water.

   • Add 2.5–4.2 mL of KF–GARDEN & BALCONY per 1 liter of water.

   • Mix well.

   • Adjust the EC value to match crop needs:

     • Use EC = 1.2 when using distilled water.

     • Use EC = 0.3–0.4 with tap water.

   • Apply throughout all growth and flowering stages.

   • When needed, adjust system acidity using sulfuric acid.

2. Without EC Meter:

   • Add 2.5–4.2 mL of fertilizer per 1 liter of water.

   • Once a month, replace half of the reservoir volume and replenish with fresh fertilizer solution.

3. Recommended EC Values by Crop Type:

   • Leafy greens: 1300–1600 µS

   • Vegetables: 2000–2500 µS

   • Mixed (e.g., tomato + hot pepper): 1800–3200 µS

Important:

• Always shake the bottle well before use.

• Add fertilizer gradually and mix thoroughly before measuring conductivity.

• Check EC every 5 days and adjust accordingly.

• Each crop has different EC and pH needs — avoid growing different plant types in one reservoir unless their requirements are compatible.

4. Seasonal EC Reference:

   • Winter crops: EC 1500–2000

   • Summer crops: EC 1800–2500

   • If both are grown together, follow the summer crop values.

5. Water Source Consideration:

   • Tap water EC in Israel ranges between 50 µS (desalinated) to 700+ µS (groundwater).

   • Measure your tap water EC and add it to the desired target EC.

     • For example: If tap water EC = 250 and target EC = 2,500 → final solution EC = 2,250.

pH – Acidity

• Ideal hydroponic pH: 5.5–6.5

• Adjust after setting fertilizer levels (EC), as the acidic fertilizer will naturally reduce pH.

• Plants absorb nutrients best in slightly acidic conditions.

Soilless Substrates (Detached Media)

• Apply 2.5–4.2 mL per 1 liter of water.

Container Plants and Planters

Fertilizer Injector (Hydraulic/Electric):

• For an average garden or balcony:

  • Mix 1 liter of fertilizer into the fertilizer tank.

  • Fill the rest with water.

  • Based on a tank emptied monthly.

  • Concentration: 0.2–1%

Monthly Watering Applications:

• General plants:

  • Add 100 mL per 1 L water.

  • Apply 150–250 mL per plant.

• Young trees/shrubs:

  • Add 30 mL to 3–5 L water.

• Mature trees/shrubs:

  • Add 50–100 mL to 10–20 L water.

• 80 cm planter:

  • Add 30 mL to 2.5 L water.

• 100 cm planter:

  • Add 50 mL to 3.5 L water.

• 30×30 cm pot:

  • Add 25 mL to 1 L water.

• 60×60 cm pot:

  • Add 40 mL to 3 L water.

• 80×80 cm pot:

  • Add 50 mL to 5 L water.

• Ornamental greenhouse crops:

  • Add 3 liters per dunam (monthly).

Note: Not suitable for foliar spraying.