{"product_id":"athena-nutrients-pro-line-core","title":"Athena Nutrients Pro Line - Core","description":"\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAthena Nutrients Pro Line – Core — Professional Dry Base Nutrients for Precision Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial growers and serious hobbyists who want complete baseline nutrition without the weight and cost of liquid systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gh-our-thoughts\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Our thoughts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is what professional growers use when they need baseline nutrition that actually works across all stages. Fully soluble, zero sediment, works with any dosing system you throw at it. One we sell a lot of for growers moving from liquid to powder or scaling up their operation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena Pro Core is the foundation nutrient of the Athena Pro Line system — a fully soluble dry powder that delivers complete baseline nutrition in the form of nitrogen, calcium, and essential microelements your plants need at every stage of growth. It's designed to work alongside stage-specific nutrients (Pro Grow for vegetative, Pro Bloom for flowering), giving you full control over your feeding schedule without the cost and shipping weight of liquid formulations. Clean, fast-mixing, and compatible with every major dosing system, Pro Core is the choice of commercial cultivators and serious growers who don't want to compromise on precision or reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena Pro Line sits at the top end of the UK hydroponic nutrient market for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. General Hydroponics Flora:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flora is the industry standard liquid system — proven results, but you're shipping water weight and paying more per litre. Pro Core gives you the same professional-grade reliability in powder form at significantly lower cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. CANNA:\u003c\/strong\u003e CANNA holds its own in Europe with precision products, but Athena dominates UK rankings for consistency and value at scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Advanced Nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced innovates frequently but premium pricing. Athena strips out the hype and focuses on results — which is why commercial growers prefer it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: You're getting professional-grade baseline nutrition engineered for systems that run 24\/7, without the markup of brands trading on reputation alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro Core is the foundation, not a complete feed on its own. You'll pair it with Pro Grow (vegetative stage) or Pro Bloom (flowering stage) to create a complete nutrient profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock tank mixing (recommended method)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro Core is designed to be mixed into concentrated stock tanks first, then dosed from there — not directly into your reservoir. Mix at a maximum of 2.5 lbs per 1 gallon of water, agitate well until fully dissolved. This concentrate sits cleanly in your tank without sediment or clogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing for target EC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the 2 lb per gallon ratio chart to calculate your ml-per-gallon dose for your target electrical conductivity. This precision is why commercial growers love powder nutrients — you measure by weight, not guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorks with Dosatron, Netaflex, Rhythm, or any automated dosing system. The 100% water-soluble formula won't clog irrigation lines or leave sediment in reservoirs — critical for drip systems and drain-to-waste setups running unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse with coco, hydro, rockwool, or soil. Pro Core provides the baseline calcium and nitrogen every medium needs; stage-specific nutrients (Grow\/Bloom) dial in the rest depending on what stage your plants are in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll need to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowers report that Athena's nutrition is incredibly balanced and won't cause toxicity issues even at higher EC levels. However, powder nutrients require more precision than liquid — you need accurate scales, clean water, and a decent understanding of EC\/PPM targets. If you've run liquid systems before and want to scale up or cut costs, this is the natural next step. If you're completely new to hydroponics, a liquid 3-part system might be less faffy to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-0-0 (nitrogen-dominant base nutrient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully soluble dry powder, 100% water-soluble with no particulates or sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium nitrate, iron EDTA, copper EDTA, manganese EDTA, zinc EDTA, boric acid, sodium molybdate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy metals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low heavy metal content; engineered for clean formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixes quickly at room temperature with no sludge or residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lb (kit component), 10 lb (bundled with Pro Grow and Pro Bloom), 25 lb (commercial bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remains stable for years in dry storage — no expiry date concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 2.5 lbs per 1 gallon water for stock concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial cultivators running automated systems who need cost-effective baseline nutrition at scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced hobbyists with established hydroponic or drain-to-waste setups ready to move beyond liquid nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers comfortable with EC\/PPM targeting and precision dosing who want full control over their feed schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone running multiple rooms or large systems where nutrient costs add up — powder format saves serious money on shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical growers who value precision over convenience and want to squeeze every bit of performance from their system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal if you're completely new to hydroponics or prefer simple, ready-mixed solutions. If you're scaling up from hobby to commercial, or you've mastered liquid systems and want the next level of control, this is the nutrient to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is professional-grade baseline nutrition designed for growers who take their results seriously. Athena Pro Core dominates the UK market because it delivers — consistent, clean, and cost-effective once you've got your system dialled in. Paired with Pro Grow and Pro Bloom, you've got a complete nutrient platform that works at any scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running a serious operation and still mixing liquid nutrients by hand, worth picking up while stock lasts. 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