Hydroponic Nutrient Calulation Sheet

Ravikiran N.
ravikirnn@yahoo.com
Revision 1.0
Date 29-Nov-09

Type desired volume b

Buy below Liquid Speciality fertilizers from equivalent PPM. Mix th
Method 1 www.mangalorechemicals.com. Contents (w/v) water
0.25
BIO20 3X CALMAX Sulphome BIO20
x
Total Nitrogen N 20.0000% 24.0000% 15.0000% 15.0000% 50
Phosphate P 20.0000% 24.0000% 50
Potash K 20.0000% 18.0000% 50
Calcium as CaO Ca 22.5000%
Magnesium oxide Mg 1.5000% 1.5000% 3.0000% 3.75
Manganese (EDTA) Mn 0.1500% 0.1625% 0.1500% 0.375
Iron (EDTA) Fe 0.1460% 0.0800% 0.0750% 0.365
Boron Bo 0.0290% 0.0800% 0.0750% 0.0725
Copper (EDTA) Cu 0.0730% 0.0800% 0.0600% 0.1825
Zinc (EDTA) Zn 0.0730% 0.0325% 0.0300% 0.1825
Molybdenum Mo 0.0012% 0.0012% 0.003
Cobalt Co 0.0012% 0.0010% 0.003
Kelpak 28.0000% 70
Sulphur S 34.0000%

We can approximately match the target PPM by changing G9 to J9. This method is not too flexible in terms of achieving be
But for a starter, it’s a boon. You don’t have to buy scale. Just take 1 ml measure and you are ready to mix. The Second me
You have to buy every salt and mix to achieve the target nutrient formula. This can give best results
Disclaimer: Use this chart at your own risk. The above nutrients are not specifically made for hydroponics. I have not yet te
 Type desired volume below in ml to get Result
equivalent PPM. Mix these in to 1 litre of Nutrient
water Mix Reference Formula from Hydroponic food production by Dr. Howard Resh, Pa
0.25 0.25 0.25 PPM Howard resh HR Cucumber
3X CALMAX Sulphome
x A B C A B C
60 37.5 37.5 185 90 130 175 131 274 262
60 110 40 55 65 27 55 55
45 95 200 300 400 175 350 400
56.25 56.25 98.5 148 197 100 220 200
3.75 7.5 15 22 33 44 20 40 45
0.40625 0.375 1.15625 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.8 0.8
0.2 0.1875 0.7525 2 2 2 2 3 2
0.2 0.1875 0.46 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.4
0.2 0.15 0.5325 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.07 0.07 0.1
0.08125 0.075 0.33875 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.1 0.1 0.33
0.003 0.006 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.05
0.0025 0.0055
70
85 85 83.2 144.3 198 26 53 82
Total PPM 619.5015 536.8 813.4 ### 482.3 996 1048

le in terms of achieving best results.

ady to mix. The Second method I explain is discrete in nature.

droponics. I have not yet tested this and will publish my test results on the blog.
Method 2
List of Salts required. Please do not use Sulphates for micro nutrie
Compound Symbol % % Purity Weight of Molecular
Content -P salt - W Weitht of
(mg) salt- M

Potassium Sulphate K2SO4 NA 90 400 174.26

Potassium Nitrate KNO3 NA 90 425 101.1
Calcium Nitrate Ca(NO3)2 NA 90 900 164.1
Magnesium Sulphate MgSO4 * 7H2O NA 90 600 246.47
Mono Potassium Phosphate KH2PO4 NA 90 350 136.09
Zinc Chelate ZnEDTA 11% - 0.5 -
Copper Chelate CuEDTA 13.52% - 0.2 -
Manganese Chelate MnEDTA 12.30% - 4 -
Ferric Chelate FeEDTA 12% - 17 -
Boric Acid powder H3BO3 NA 90 3 61.83
Ammonium Molybdate ** (NH4)6Mo7O24 NA 90 0.2 875.99

By varying values mentioned above in yellow, one can achieve the target PPM equirement. C
the result in the below table. The above quantity of salts are calculated for 1 Litre o f water. N
multiples of litres, say 50L so that salts can be weighed more accur

Salt quality note: Please note that there are different grades of salts available in the market.
Basic grade is calld agricultural grade which we cant use for hydroponics. The next grade is Technical grade which w
Always we need to buy branded proucts in sealed pack as far as possible. Refer datasheets and make sure content
These are required for calculation. Chelates are available as EDTA and DTPA.
**Ammonium Molybdate has one more flavour - (NH4)6Mo7O24*4H2O. If we use this, the above calculation varie

Element Symbol Result

Nutrient Reference Formula from Hydroponic food productio
Mix PPM
Howard resh
A B C
Total Nitrogen N 191.31 90 130 175
Phosphate P 69.67 40 55 65
Potash K 399.98 200 300 400
Calcium as CaO Ca 197.84 98.5 148 197
Magnesium oxide Mg 53.24 22 33 44
Manganese (EDTA) Mn 0.49 0.5 0.5 0.5
Iron (EDTA) Fe 2.04 2 2 2
Boron Bo 0.47 0.5 0.5 0.5
Copper (EDTA) Cu 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Zinc (EDTA) Zn 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.05
Molybdenum Mo 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
Sulphur S 136.52 83.2 144.3 197.5
Total PPM 1052 536.8 813.4 1081.6
ulphates for micro nutrients
Atomic Weight Atomic
of Element 1 - Weight of
AE1 Element 2
-AE2
78.2 32.07
39.1 14.01
40.08 28.02
24.3 32.07
39.1 30.1
- -
- -
- -
- -
10.81 -
95.94 -

arget PPM equirement. Change the values above to see

ated for 1 Litre o f water. Nutrients must be prepared in
n be weighed more accurately.

is Technical grade which we are supposed to use.

ts and make sure content and purity is printed.
Ava Chemicals
he above calculation varies a bit.

ydroponic food production by Dr. Howard Resh, Page 83

HR Cucumber
A B C
131 274 262
27 55 55
175 350 400
100 220 200
20 40 45
0.8 0.8 0.8
 2 3 2
0.3 0.3 0.4
0.07 0.07 0.1
0.1 0.1 0.33
0.03 0.03 0.05
26 53 82
482.3 996.3 1047.68