Nutrient Diamond néerlandais - 4 litres

Total Nitrogen is important because it directly drives leafy growth, chlorophyll production, and overall growth speed, which sets the pace for the entire plant. It’s unique because the “total” number can include different nitrogen forms that behave differently in the root zone, meaning the same total amount can produce very different results depending on the nitrogen type and plant stage.

Soluble potash (K2O) is important because it helps plants control water use, move sugars to new growth and fruit, and build stronger, higher-quality structure under stress. It’s unique from many other nutrients because it acts more like a regulator and transport helper than a direct “building material,” so the biggest benefits show up as steadier growth, stronger stems, and better finishing instead of just bigger leaves.

Ascorbic acid helps plants manage oxidative stress, supports healthy photosynthesis, improves nutrient processing, and strengthens new tissue development, making plants more resilient and stable during growth.

Yes, because soya bean meal releases a steady supply of nitrogen as it breaks down, it can keep plants in “leaf mode” if you apply too much or apply it too late. It’s useful and unique because it feeds through soil biology for a longer, smoother release than many nitrogen sources, but that same steadiness means you must match it to the plant’s stage so growth stays balanced.

Leonardite helps roots by improving the root zone’s ability to hold and deliver nutrients and moisture more smoothly, making uptake steadier instead of swingy. It’s unique because it mostly conditions the soil system through humic substances rather than directly feeding the plant like a typical nutrient source.

No, potassium hydroxide is mainly a strong pH-raising ingredient that changes how nutrients behave and how roots can access them, and its potassium addition is usually secondary. It’s important because stable pH prevents false deficiency symptoms and uptake stress, and it’s unique from other potassium sources because it’s used for acidity control rather than primarily for plant nutrition.

Plants may benefit from Ascophyllum nodosum when they show slow recovery after transplanting or pruning, uneven new growth, mild wilting during heat or light swings, or repeated “stall” periods even when feeding looks adequate. It’s unique because it helps the plant handle stress and regulate growth processes, so the goal is steadier roots and more consistent development rather than a quick nutrient-driven boost.

Willow tree extract is best known for rooting because it supports the plant’s wound and recovery signaling during the critical no-roots phase, but it can also help stressed plants by improving how they switch into resilience mode after transplanting or sudden environmental changes. It’s unique because it acts more like a natural signal helper than a fertilizer or soil conditioner, so the main benefit is steadier recovery rather than forced growth.

Polysaccharides help the root zone hold and distribute water more evenly while also creating a stable habitat for beneficial microbes, which supports steadier root function and nutrient uptake. They’re unique because they improve the growing environment through structure and biology rather than acting like a direct nutrient that causes an immediate greening or feeding response.

Glycine betaine helps plants hold water inside their cells and protects membranes and proteins when heat or salty root zones make normal growth harder, so leaves stay firmer and recovery is faster. It’s unique because it acts as a “compatible solute,” meaning it can build up for protection without disrupting the plant’s normal chemistry the way many other additives or salts can.

Polyhydroxy acids help nutrients stay evenly dissolved and distributed so roots can absorb them more smoothly, which can reduce harsh “spikes” that lead to burn-and-hunger symptoms at the same time. They’re unique because they’re water-loving and typically gentler than stronger acids, focusing on stability and availability rather than aggressive pH drops or stripping effects.

Papain is unique because it is an enzyme, not a nutrient or a microbe, so it helps by cutting complex organic proteins into smaller fragments that the root zone can process faster. That matters because it can smooth out nutrient release in organic-heavy media, reducing the “hungry then suddenly too rich” swings that happen when breakdown is slow and uneven.