How to Use Bloom Boosters for Cannabis Plants?

Are you growing cannabis in your garden? Are your cannabis flowers showing signs of slow growth? If yes, then it might be time to add a bloom stimulator to take proper care of your cannabis plants. A bloom stimulator is a kind of fertilizer that’s developed to stimulate the growth of cannabis plants. When applied properly, this stimulator is sure to help your cannabis plant grow healthy and strong and yield beautiful flowers at its final stage. 

Bloom stimulators are also called bloom boosters. They are specially manufactured to help cannabis plants grow faster and facilitate the development of healthy roots. These boosters also foster the biosynthesis of terpenes and cannabinoids, like THC to a great extent, affecting the development of the plant and its quality for the better. 

Bloom boosters: definition and importance 

Wondering what are bloom boosters? They are concentrated amounts of nutrients, especially potassium and phosphorus. Usually, these fertilizers are available in powdered or liquid forms. No matter what, they are concentrated, meaning, a little amount of bloom booster will be enough to affect the growth of the plant. 

The two nutrients that are mostly present in every bloom booster that is phosphorus and potassium are extremely significant for cannabis plants especially during their flowering stage. Nitrogen is also equally important. All these three nutrients fasten the flowering stage dramatically. 

These nutrients increase: 

• The overall yield of the cannabis plant
• Resin density 
• Quality of cannabinoid content 
• Terpene content

As is evident from the above list, bloom boosters are multi-beneficial. Therefore, bloom boosters are always a yes, when it comes to increasing the quantity and quality of the yield. 

Bloom boosters: how do they work? 

Bloom boosters mainly constitute nitrogen, Phosphorus, and potassium. However, they also contain other nutrients in smaller amounts. Different levels of these nutrients affect the development of cannabis plants differently. Sometimes, due to a lack of sufficient nutrients, the plant leaves turn dark. Sometimes, the leaves also turn yellow; they shrivel, wilt and sometimes die, if not maintained properly. These symptoms don’t indicate healthy growth of the cannabis plant and therefore proper attention must be given. 

To help the plants get sufficient amounts of nutrients especially during their initial stage, adding bloom boosters is extremely important. Cannabis plants need high amounts of nutrients during their blooming stage. Not only do they need nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus but also require little amounts of magnesium, sulfur, and calcium. 

Of all the macronutrients needed, Phosphorus fastens the ripening process of the flowers. Besides that, this nutrient helps in plant respiration, enabling better cell division, which leads to faster growth and increased resistance to environmental stress. Potassium is needed because it helps in the secretion of enzymes that are needed for stalk strength. Most importantly, potassium enhances the quality of the end product of the cannabis plants. 

The reason why these fertilizers are so effective is that they contain amino acids which are extremely essential for plant development. By adding extra fertilizers, you add some more proteins to the plant diet, which ensures sufficient production of chlorophyll, which is in turn essential for photosynthesis. 

Cannabis growers are usually advised to buy top-quality expensive bloom boosters because they also contain trace elements in their formula, like zinc, magnesium, copper, and boron. These trace elements have their roles to play in enabling plants to maintain their hydric balance and promote faster cell division and plant metabolism. 

When is the right time to add bloom boosters to the plant? 

No matter whether you are growing cannabis plants indoors or outdoors you can apply bloom boosters to facilitate plant growth. You don’t have to add fertilizers daily. Only provide the necessary doses during the flowering stage. However, the most critical time to use booster fertilizers is during the second, third, and fourth week of flowering. 

Bloom boosters are essential during the first half of the flowering stage for stimulating bloom response. Remember that providing bloom boosters too early or too late wouldn’t be effective. You must give time to the plants to metabolize the nutrients. 

How many bloom boosters should you use? 

n today’s market. Each of them comes from different brands and carries different instructions. 

Make sure to follow the product’s instructions. For instance, if the product says to apply 2 ml of bud enhancer for every one liter of water, do it. Don’t try to make your own rules. 

However, experts always advise people to give half of what the instructions say. When dealing with ultra-concentrated fertilizers, practicing a bit of prudence does no harm. Once you see, that your cannabis plant is okay with the dosage you are giving and not exhibiting any signs showing otherwise, you can continue providing the recommended dose. 

How to apply bloom boosters?

The most important thing to know is how you should apply bloom boosters. But, before you go through the steps in detail, make sure you have to right equipment that you might need. Here’s a quick checklist for you. Make sure you have each of them before proceeding to add bloom boosters to your cannabis plant. You will need: 

• Nutrient meter 
• pH meter 
• Mixing cup
• Water, better if filtered 
• Bloom booster fertiliser, powdered or liquid form 
• Syringe
• pH up and down solution

Once you know you have everything mention above, start with step one. 

• Step One: Timing

Before applying, checking when the correct time to apply the bloom boosters is is important. You shouldn’t apply too early or too late. Check what the instructions are given on the bloom booster state. If it mentions that start giving fertilizers from two weeks of the flowering stage, follow that. Don’t add it before its two weeks. Furthermore, make sure your cannabis plants are healthy. Unhealthy plants might not have enough strength to intake excess nutrients. Maintain them properly before it’s time to add these concentrated fertilizers. 

• Step Two: Read the Instructions

Now that you know your cannabis plant is in good shape and healthy and it’s time to add bloom boosters, as per the instructions, go through the manual in detail. Check what is the serving amount mentioned. 

If the instructions specify to mix 2 ml of nutrient to every liter of water, do that. Don’t mix more thinking that it would yield even better results. No, excessive concentration of macronutrients can harm the plant. 

Experts say to start by giving less than what’s mentioned. If you provide fewer amounts of nutrients initially and then gradually increase the dosage, it is expected to be more effective. 

• Step Three: Mix

Once you know what dosage you should serve, it’s time to create the mixture. Here, you will need the equipment mentioned above. Take a plastic applicator, if the fertilizer is in liquid form, or use a measuring scale, if it’s powered and determine the correct amount. Once done, add the dosage to a mixing container. 

Now, gather some water, as mentioned in the instruction, and add it to the container. Filtered or distilled water is most preferred. 

• Step Four: Measure pH and Nutrient Content

Now mix the two vigorously. Now it’s time to measure the nutrient content and ph of the solution using a pH scale. Use the pH scale and nutrient meter to take a reading of the mixture you have just created. 

The ideal ph and nutrient content will already be mentioned in the instructions. If you see both of them have matched to what is mentioned, the mixture is now ready to be added to the plant. 

If you are having difficulty figuring out how to use the pH scale or the nutrient meter, you can check the internet for comprehensive tutorials. 

• Step Five: Feed

Needless to say, this is the final step of the process. Once the pH of the mixture is alright, you can add it to your cannabis plant. The results however might not be fast. But they are expected to be evident with time. 

Now the method of irrigation can differ. You can use a watering container or a drip line or a reservoir. You simply have to add the bloom booster mixture into your irrigation method and wait for the results. 

However, your work isn’t over just by applying the bloom booster. You have to monitor the plants and see if they are exhibiting any unusual signs. Keep the plants in check for the next 24 hours. 

Conclusion

Try to understand whether or not your cannabis plants look happy. Check out the leaves. If the edges exhibit burned or curled areas, you must decrease the amount of the dosage next time. Even after doing so, if the plants continue to look sad, you must flush your cannabis plants to prevent the accumulation of extra nutrients. If you don’t know how to flush, look for effective methods on the internet. 

Always keep in mind that cannabis strains are different. Different strains have different qualities and abilities. Some are picky eaters while some will absorb anything you add to them. Therefore, experimentation and proper monitoring of the results are important.