{"product_id":"vitalink-hydro-max-grow-a-b-soft-water","title":"Vitalink - Hydro MAX Grow A\u0026B - Soft Water","description":"```html\n\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVitalink Hydro MAX Grow A\u0026amp;B Soft Water — Two-Part Hydroponic Base Nutrient for UK Soft Water Areas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-time hydro growers and experienced cultivators on soft water who want a simpler, reliable two-part system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e\nThis is proper thinking for soft water hydro. Most growers don't realise soft water needs a different nutrient approach — Vitalink got this right. The EDDHA iron keeps everything available across a wider pH range, and the fulvic acid bump means your plants actually use what you're feeding them. Simple two-part system, made in Coventry, formulated specifically for British water. That's the kind of detail that saves headaches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVitalink Hydro MAX Grow A\u0026amp;B is a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly-concentrated two-part mineral nutrient\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003esoft water hydroponic systems\u003c\/strong\u003e during the vegetative growth stage. This isn't generic nutrient adapted for UK growers — it's built from the ground up for British water chemistry, which makes a real difference when you're running hydro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAX formulation steps up from the original with two key additions: \u003cstrong\u003eEDDHA-chelated iron\u003c\/strong\u003e, which stays available across a wider pH range (no more pale growth creeping in), and \u003cstrong\u003efulvic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e, which acts as a nutrient uptake catalyst so plants make the best use of what you're actually feeding them. Everything balances out — you're not chasing corrections mid-cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitalink Hydro MAX Grow sits in the \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional two-part category\u003c\/strong\u003e — simpler than three-part systems, more targeted than one-part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-part format means fewer bottles, simpler mixing, lower cost than General Hydroponics Flora Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft water formulation built for UK supply — not a hard water nutrient adapted downwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEDDHA iron and fulvic acid included as standard, addressing uptake efficiency from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable in recirculating systems (DWC, NFT, flood \u0026amp; drain) and run-to-waste setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore accessible than premium three-part systems without cutting corners on micronutrient breadth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been using one-part or struggling with a three-part system, this is where most growers graduate to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeedlings and young plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMix at 1–2 ml\/L of each A and B solution. Soft water benefits from lower starting doses — let the plant tell you if it needs more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature vegetative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncrease to 3–4 ml\/L of each part. Keep the ratio equal — A and B work as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways add part A to your water first, mix thoroughly, then add part B. Never mix A and B together in concentrate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH and monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTarget 5.8–6.5 pH range. Soft water systems reward consistency — stable pH and EC matter more than chasing strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft water top-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you're in a very soft water area, Vitalink recommend half-strength CalMag supplement (0.5 ml\/L) during the growth stage to prevent calcium and magnesium drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching to flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse Hydro MAX Grow from transplant through the first week of flowering, then switch to Hydro MAX Bloom when plants show clear flowering initiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWorks across all hydroponic setups — deep water culture, NFT, flood \u0026amp; drain, aeroponics, and run-to-waste. The formula is stable enough for recirculating systems without constant pH chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-part A and B mineral concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetative growth stage only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains EDDHA-chelated iron (available across wider pH range), fulvic acid (nutrient uptake catalyst), and full spectrum chelated micronutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft water formulation (hard water variant also available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage — seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 ml\/L each of A and B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage — mature plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 ml\/L each of A and B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pH adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-strength CalMag (0.5 ml\/L) in very soft water areas during growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable in both recirculating and run-to-waste systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L, 5L, and 10L bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated and manufactured in Coventry, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with all inert media (clay pebbles, perlite, rockwool, mapito) and does not affect taste or quality of edible crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time hydro growers on soft water wanting a simpler system than three-part nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced growers switching from soil or growing media who want the control of hydro without overcomplicating it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettuce and leafy green cultivators — this system is proven for high-nitrogen crops with quick turnaround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone running deep water culture, NFT, or flood \u0026amp; drain who needs stability without constant correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious growers who want professional-grade results without premium pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK growers who've had iron deficiency issues with generic nutrients — the EDDHA formulation solves this cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a properly thought-out nutrient for UK soft water hydro. It's not a global formula downgraded for the UK market — it's built specifically for British water chemistry, which saves you headaches from day one. Two parts instead of three means less mixing, lower cost, and actually more micronutrient breadth than most single-bottle systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EDDHA iron and fulvic acid aren't gimmicks — they're practical solutions to the exact problems soft water hydro growers hit. Use it with consistency, keep your pH steady, and it feeds plants cleanly through the veg stage without constant tinkering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're setting up a hydro system on soft water or upgrading from what you're currently using, this is worth picking up. Does exactly what it should, day in, day out. Good time to buy while clearance stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n```","brand":"VITALINK","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":47916642893994,"sku":"700510","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Litre","offer_id":47916642926762,"sku":"700520","price":48.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 litre","offer_id":47916642959530,"sku":"700530","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/5540\/5400\/files\/700510_1_fd80d609-cb4b-4a62-a915-81068834a306.jpg?v=1769197740","url":"https:\/\/growershouse.co.uk\/products\/vitalink-hydro-max-grow-a-b-soft-water","provider":"Growers House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}