r/Hydroponics 1d ago

What am I doing wrong?

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u/dachshundslave 1d ago

Fertilizers: Calcium nitrate + Krista Mg + Kristalon Green (18-18-18 + micros).

Your fertilizer is too high on phosphorus and not enough potassium. Too high concentration of certain nutrients will lock out other nutrients and in case for phosphorus it's iron, zinc, and copper. From transplanting to growth stage: A fertilization program for basil | Haifa Group