Cyco B1 Boost — Vitamin B1 Supplement for Root Development and Stress Relief
Best for: Growers running Cyco systems who want stronger roots, faster recovery from transplant shock, and added resilience during vegetative and flowering growth
Our thoughts
B1 Boost is one of those additives that sits somewhere between essential and insurance policy. Professional growers swear by it, and the Cyco formula is genuinely well-made — pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, clean formulation, no gunk in your drip lines. If you're already running Cyco nutrients, this is the logical pairing.
Cyco B1 Boost is a vitamin B1 supplement (thiamine) enriched with potassium and phosphorus, designed to encourage root development, reduce transplant shock, and build plant resilience during growth. Used throughout vegetative and flowering stages at higher concentrations when plants are establishing, it's a straightforward additive that slots into the Cyco nutrient ecosystem properly. Pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, clean formulation, minimal particulates — exactly what you need in a drip-friendly additive.
How it compares
B1 supplements are now pretty standard across professional nutrient lines.
- Advanced Nutrients B-52 is cheaper but less fluid for drip systems
- Canna Boost works similarly but at roughly double the cost per litre
- Cyco B1 Boost sits in the premium segment with stronger pharmaceutical standards and better compatibility with hydroponic systems
- Most growers running full Cyco systems find it worth the investment as part of the complete lineup rather than standalone
Usage guidance
Vegetative growth
Run at higher concentration (typically 8ml per gallon of water). Use when establishing cuttings, transplanting seedlings, or whenever you want to encourage root development and protect against transplant shock.
Flowering growth
Reduce to standard concentration (4ml per gallon). Continue through bloom to maintain plant resilience and support energy metabolism.
Cloning and cuttings
This is where B1 really earns its place. New cuttings benefit from thiamine supplementation — helps with survival rates and faster rooting before going into full vegetative cycle.
System compatibility
Works cleanly in drip systems, aeroponics, and hand-fed setups. The formulation accounts for less than 5% particulate buildup even after extended use. No clogging issues you'd get from heavier additives.
Technical specifications
- Primary ingredient: Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 2.0% by volume
- Nitrogen (N): 2% (Nitrate nitrogen)
- Phosphate (P₂O₅): 1%
- Soluble Potash (K₂O): 3%
- Source: Potassium nitrate, potassium phosphate
- Grade: 100% pharmaceutical-grade ingredients
- Available sizes: 1L, 5L, 20L bottles
- Formulation: Fluid concentrate, low particulate for drip compatibility
Who this is for
- Growers running the full Cyco Platinum Series nutrient system
- Anyone establishing cuttings or clones who wants to minimise failure rates
- Experienced hydroponic growers who treat additives as part of a locked system
- Setups using drip irrigation or automated watering where particulate matters
- Growers who've had transplant shock issues and want extra insurance against stress
Our take
B1 Boost works as intended and integrates properly into the Cyco ecosystem. The pharmaceutical-grade formulation and drip-compatible consistency are genuine advantages if you're already committed to the line. It's not a standalone game-changer, but as part of a complete Cyco setup, it does what it should — encourages root growth, reduces stress, keeps things clean in your pipes.
Worth picking up if you're building a proper Cyco system. Good time to buy while clearance stock lasts.
