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17 guides & articles
Hydro, DWC & recirculating guide
Hydroponic and DWC feeding guide: managing recirculating nutrient solution, EC and pH, and running the Monkey chart in hydro systems.
3 min readSoil feeding guide
Soil feeding guide: how existing soil fertility changes your feed, when to start nutrients, and following the Monkey chart in soil.
1 min readUnderstanding EC & pH
Understanding EC and pH: what each reading tells you, the Monkey chart’s target ranges, and how to measure and adjust safely.
2 min read
Rooting cuttings with Root Shoot
Rooting cuttings with Root Shoot: natural plant extracts and seaweed to support fast, healthy root development from day one.
2 min readRoot rot in hydroponics: symptoms, causes and prevention
Root rot in hydro, DWC and coco: spot brown, slimy roots early, understand common causes like warm, poorly oxygenated solution, and prevent it.
2 min readCoco vs soil vs hydro: choosing a growing medium and how to feed it
Coco, soil or hydroponics? A plain-English UK guide to how each medium behaves, how to feed it, pH ranges, Cal-Mag and reservoir care.
3 min read
Plant nutrient deficiency chart: spotting problems in coco, soil and hydro
Spot nutrient deficiency patterns in old and new leaves. Check pH, EC, roots and UK water before adding cal mag or changing feed.
3 min readHydroponic reservoir maintenance: a weekly routine for hydro and DWC
Hydroponic reservoir maintenance for hydro and DWC: change the nutrient solution weekly, check EC and pH after mixing, keep the tank clean and aerated.
4 min readBest Hydroponic Nutrients in the UK: A Grower’s Guide (2026)
How to choose hydroponic nutrients in the UK: two-part base feeds, water type, growing medium and reading the Monkey feed chart as a full programme.
6 min readHard Water vs Soft Water: How UK Tap Water Affects Your Nutrients
UK tap water varies by region. Learn how hard and soft water affect your nutrients, and when calcium and magnesium support matters.
6 min readCoco Coir Feeding Schedule UK: Week-by-Week Guide
A week-by-week coco coir feeding schedule for UK growers: base feeds, Cal-Mag, EC and pH, and how the Monkey chart structures each stage.
6 min readCal-Mag Explained: When UK Growers Need a Magnesium & Calcium Supplement
Cal mag explained for coco and hydro growers: what calcium and magnesium do, why soft and RO water matter, and where Monkey Mag Cal fits your feed.
5 min read
PK Boosters: When and How to Use Them in Flowering
When and how to use PK boosters in flowering: what phosphorus and potassium do mid-bloom and how PK 9/18 fits the Monkey programme.
6 min read
Silica for Plants: Benefits of Mono-Silicic Acid
What mono-silicic acid does for plants: cell wall strength, resilience and nutrient uptake, and how Monkey Stress fits your feed plan.
6 min read
Foliar Feeding Indoors: Can You Spray With Lights On?
Can you foliar feed with the lights on? How Monkey Mist’s wetting technology makes leaf feeding safe, fast and simple, day or night.
6 min readRoot Stimulators & Seaweed: Building Stronger Roots for Bigger Yields
How seaweed-based root stimulators build faster, more complex roots, and where Root Shoot fits in the Monkey feed chart.
6 min readPK 9/18 vs PK 13/14: what the numbers mean and when to use a PK booster
Understand PK booster labels, compare products without guessing, and see where Monkey PK 9/18 fits in the bloom feeding programme.
2 min read