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What Is Foliar Feeding?
Apr
Foliar feeding is one of the fastest ways to correct nutrient deficiencies and strengthen plant health. By applying liquid fertiliser directly to the leaves, plants can absorb nutrients quickly, improving resilience against pests and disease. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about foliar feeding. How it works, when to use it, and which product will give you the best results.
What Is Foliar Feeding?
Plants absorb foliar fertiliser through their leaves, rapidly transporting nutrients to where they’re needed most. Foliar products are ideal when plants need a quick nutrient boost, especially if they’re showing signs of deficiency or recovering from stress. This method can also help prevent common plant pests, diseases, and deficiencies before they take hold.
However, foliar feeding should complement your regular feeding regime, not replace it. Since it doesn’t provide enough of the major macro-elements, plants still need a well-balanced nutrient solution. For a deeper dive into optimising plant nutrient, check out our blog on key plant nutrients and essential nutrient solutions.
Foliar Products and How to Apply Them:
At Global Air Supplies, all our foliar sprays are all tried-and-tested on our in-house grows. We’re confident in their ability to prevent deficiencies, pest, disease, and other common plant stressors. Our range include options for different plant needs and application methods. Here’s how to use them effectively.
Plant Magic Evolution 2.0:
Plant Magic Evolution 2.0 is a ready-to-use foliar spray that helps plants recover from stress caused by drought, pests, overwatering, heat, and low temperatures. It also supports the development of cuttings by delivering a blend of biostimulants, hormones, amino acids, and sugars. This solution doesn’t require dilution. Simply spray it onto plants up to twice a week. Unlike some foliar sprays, Evolution 2.0 can be applied with the lights on or off, making it convenient for growers.
Optic Foliar Overgrow:
Optic Foliar Overgrow is an all-in-one solution designed to combat deficiencies, pests, and mould. A light misting 2-3 times per week during the grow and bloom cycles enhances a plant’s natural resistance. It can also be combined with a natural pesticide to strengthen its effects. Like Plant Magic Evolution 2.0, Overgrow can be applied with the lights on without causing leaf burn, allowing growers to use it with ease at any time of day.
House & Garden Magic Green:
House & Garden Magic Green is a highly concentrated foliar spray that encourages fast and effective growth while adding a protective waxy layer to leaves, guarding against pests. Unlike the other sprays, it requires dilution. Simply mix 2ml of solution per litre of water before application. This powerful formula only needs to be sprayed twice a week during the growth phase for visible results. Since Magic Green does not contain a wetting agent, it should be applied 15 minutes before lights off to allow full absorption without the risk of leaf burn.
Where Can I Buy Foliar Sprays for my Plants?
Boost your plants’ health with our tried-and-tested foliar sprays. Explore the full range on our website or contact our Sales Team for expert advice.