Chili pepper - start

Hydroponic nutrient recipe · Crop: Pepper · Stage: Start

Chili pepper - start is a hydroponic nutrient solution recipe. Build the exact EC/PPM-balanced mix from any fertilizer with the free LeafyBro calculator.

Target nutrient profile (mg/L / ppm)

Element	Target
Nitrogen (N)	75
Nitrate (NO₃)	65
Ammonium (NH₄)	10
Phosphorus (P)	35
Potassium (K)	80
Calcium (Ca)	60
Magnesium (Mg)	15
Sulfur (S)	15
Iron (Fe)	4
Manganese (Mn)	0.4
Boron (B)	0.5
Zinc (Zn)	0.25
Copper (Cu)	0.05
Molybdenum (Mo)	0.05

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Frequently asked questions

What nutrient profile does the Chili pepper - start recipe target?

Target values: N 75, P 35, K 80, Ca 60, Mg 15 mg/L (ppm).

What crop is the Chili pepper - start recipe for?

The Chili pepper - start recipe is tuned for Pepper and works for hydroponic nutrient solutions.

How do I calculate the Chili pepper - start mix?

Enter your tank volume and fertilizers in the free LeafyBro calculator — it returns the exact grams/mL needed to hit the target EC/PPM.

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Target nutrient profile — mg/L (ppm)

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Tomato - Vegetation	140	45	280	Tomato
Tomato - Flowering	140	45	280	Tomato
Chili pepper - flowering	220	60	280	Pepper
Chili pepper - vegetation	230	40	240	Pepper
Cucumber - Vegetation	130	32	170	Cucumber
Strawberry - Fruiting	100	20	100	Strawberry
Chili pepper - fruiting	200	70	330	Pepper
Tomato - Start	140	45	280	Tomato
Tomato - Fruiting	140	45	280	Tomato
Cucumber - Start	70	22	75	Cucumber
Cucumber - Flowering	170	35	220	Cucumber
Cucumber - Fruiting	200	40	250	Cucumber