Description
In vertical farming and closed-loop hydroponics, water isn’t just a resource—it’s the life-support system. When you are pushing plants to their biological limits, a 10% shift in chemistry can lead to total crop failure. The “Hydro-Grow” Precision Kit is a specialised diagnostic audit for The “Hydro-Grow” Precision Kit (including nutrient reservoirs, vertical tower feeds, and recirculation loops).
The “Nutrient Lockout” Warning – Our killer feature: We provide a Nutrient Lockout Analysis. We don’t just list your minerals; we cross-reference your pH with your Hardness and Alkalinity to warn you if your water chemistry is actively “locking out” specific nutrients, preventing your plants from absorbing the fuel they need to grow.
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What’s tested
The “Stability” Suite (Physical)
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pH: The critical switch for nutrient uptake.
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Electrical Conductivity (EC) & TDS: The foundation of your “Base EC”—essential for calculating precise nutrient dosing without over-salting the root zone.
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ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential): Measures the oxygenation and sterilization effectiveness of your reservoir.
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Salinity & Specific Gravity: Detects salt accumulation that causes osmotic stress in high-density vertical systems.
The “Bio-Security” Check (Biological)
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Total Coliform & E. coli: Qualitative analysis (48-hr incubation). Protects against water-borne pathogens that can devastate an entire vertical rack in hours.
The “Elemental” Suite (Chemical)
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The Macronutrient Baseline: Nitrate (N), Phosphate (P), and Potassium (K), plus Ammonia and Sulfate.
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The “Lockout” Markers: Total Hardness, Total Alkalinity, Carbonate Root, and Calcium.
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Heavy Metal Screen: Aluminium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, and Zinc. (High Zinc or Copper can be toxic to sensitive microgreens).
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System Sanitization: Free/Total Chlorine, Bromine, Cyanuric Acid, and Fluoride (to ensure your water treatment isn’t killing beneficial microbes or burning roots).
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Is this the right test for you?
This precision kit is essential for:
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Vertical & Urban Farmers: You are running high-density systems where water chemistry must be near-perfect.
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Closed-Loop Managers: You need to monitor “Mineral Creep”—the buildup of salts and metals as water recirculates.
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New Facility Setup: You are using The “Hydro-Grow” Precision Kit (such as a borehole or municipal supply) and need to design your filtration around the raw water profile.
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Troubleshooting Growth Stunts: Your plants show signs of deficiency (yellowing, tip burn) even though your nutrient dosers are active.
How it works
How it Works – What’s needed from you?
1. Prepare Your Sample Collect 1L of the water sample in a sterile container.
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The “Pre-Mix” Rule: Collect the sample from your source water before nutrients are added to establish a true baseline.
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Recirculation Check: For active systems, collect from the “return” line to see what minerals the plants are rejecting.
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Safety: Do not rinse the bottle; do not touch the mouth of the bottle to avoid introducing external bacteria.
2. Complete the Sample Information Card. Include the following data for our technicians:
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Facility Info: Name, contact person, and email.
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Collection Data: Date and time of collection.
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Source Description: Specify (e.g., “Main Supply Tank,” “Tower 4 Return,” or “RO Storage”).
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Crop Type: Note if you are growing leafy greens, herbs, or fruiting crops (this helps us customize your Lockout Warning).
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3. Shipping & Logistics
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Courier Service: Notify us once the sample is secured; we will dispatch a courier for collection (unless prepaid).
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The “Cold Chain”: Nutrient levels—especially Nitrates and Ammonia—are extremely volatile in heat. To ensure accurate data, maintain a temperature of 2°C to 8°C during transit (please use refrigeration items (e.g., frozen gel packs)). Many chemicals and biological markers are temperature-sensitive.
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