Description
Give your seedlings, clones and newly rooted cuttings the ideal nutritional start with Canna Start, a balanced, one-part nutrient solution made specifically for early-stage plants. Designed to provide the right mix of macro- and micronutrients without risking overfeeding, Canna Start helps you develop strong root systems and healthy plants from day one.
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Canna Start supplies all essential nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and trace elements, in the correct proportions for seedlings, clones or small vegetative plants. Because it's a complete one-part nutrient (no A/B mixing required), it simplifies feeding at the delicate start phase.
The gentle nutrient mix reduces the risk of nutrient burn or stress that can occur when using full-strength vegetative feeds too early. It’s intended for propagation media such as rock-wool plugs, coco pellets, jiffy plugs or seed mixes.
Once plants are established and ready to move into their final medium, you may transition to a more intensive nutrient regime (e.g. CANNA Vega, Coco, Terra or Hydro) suited to your grow system.
Key Features & Benefits
- Balanced, One-Part Formula for Easy Use: All required macro- and micronutrients in a single bottle, no mixing of A & B components.
- Gentle Feeding for Sensitive Plants: Nutrient levels tailored for seedlings, clones and small plants, significantly reducing the risk of overfeeding, nutrient burn or leaf-yellowing.
- Promotes Healthy Root & Shoot Development: Provides enough nutrition to support strong root growth and early vegetative vigour, laying a solid foundation for later growth stages.
- Compatible with Most Propagation Media: Works with rockwool, coco pellets, jiffy plugs, seed mixes, peat plugs and many common starter media.
- Smooth Transition to Full-Strength Nutrients: Once plants are established, you can easily switch to standard base nutrients (e.g. CANNA Coco, Terra, Aqua) for vegetative or flowering phases.
- Simple Nutrient Management for Beginners & Pros: No complex mixing needed, ideal for growers starting seedlings or clones, or anyone wanting a straightforward start-up nutrient.
How to Use
- Shake well before use.
- Dosage: Add ~4 ml per litre of water (approximately 40 ml per 10 L / 1 : 250 ratio). Some growers may opt for a milder feed (e.g. 2 ml / L) for very young seedlings.
- pH & EC: After mixing, expect an EC between 0.7 – 1.3 mS/cm (depending on your tap water); ideal pH range is 5.2 – 6.2 (depending on substrate).
- Watering: Use as root feed in propagation media (rock-wool, plugs, coco, etc.). Ensure good drainage (approx. 10%) to avoid stagnant moisture.
- When to Transition: Once seedlings or clones show healthy roots and new growth, normally after a couple of weeks, move on to a base nutrient feed suitable for your medium (e.g. CANNA Vega, Coco, Terra, Hydro).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What stage of growth is Canna Start for?Canna Start is specially formulated for seedlings, clones and rooted cuttings, ideal from first roots until plants are ready to transplant and grow on.
Can I use Canna Start in coco, rockwool, soil or peat plugs?
Yes, it’s compatible with most propagation media, including coco pellets, rock-wool plugs, jiffy plugs, peat plugs or seed mixes (but not for recirculating systems or clone-machines).
Do I need to switch nutrients later?
Yes, Canna Start is a starter nutrient. Once plants are established, switch to a full-strength base nutrient (like CANNA Vega, Coco, Terra or Hydro) for vegetative growth and beyond.
Will Canna Start cause nutrient burn or overfeeding?
It is formulated to be gentle and balanced, significantly reducing risk of overfeeding. That said, always mix carefully, follow dosage guidelines and ensure proper drainage.
Can I mix Canna Start with root stimulators or additives like Rhizotonic?
Yes, combining with a root stimulator (e.g. CANNA Rhizotonic) is common and can further promote strong root development.
Starting your plants off right can make a big difference later on. Canna Start takes the guesswork out of early-stage feeding, giving seedlings and cuttings everything they need (but nothing they don’t) to develop healthy roots, strong growth and a stable foundation for future stages.