Quick Answer Advanced Nutrients Big Bud is a liquid 0-1-3 bloom additive for flowering plants. It is intended for hydroponic and controlled-environment growers who want to supplement a complete base nutrient program during the middle of bloom. This Shopify listing offers 250mL, 500mL and 1L bottles. The official use rate is 2mL per litre during bloom weeks 2 to 5. Product Description Advanced Nutrients Big Bud supplies phosphorus and potassium in a liquid formula designed for the bloom phase. Its guaranteed analysis is NPK 0-1-3, with a 1:3 phosphorus-to-potassium label ratio. The manufacturer lists monopotassium phosphate, potassium sulphate and whey protein hydrolysate among the source ingredients. Big Bud is an additive, not a complete base nutrient. Use it alongside an appropriate base nutrient program and follow the product label and the official Advanced Nutrients feeding chart. The liquid formula can be used in common hydroponic irrigation systems when measured and mixed as directed. Key Features Verified NPK 0-1-3: a phosphorus-and-potassium bloom additive with no listed nitrogen. Liquid concentrate: straightforward to measure into a prepared nutrient solution. Clear dose and timing: use 2mL/L in bloom weeks 2, 3, 4 and 5. Broad hydroponic use: suitable for aeroponics, drip or emitter systems, nutrient film technique, flood-and-drain and deep-water culture. Base-nutrient flexibility: the manufacturer states that Big Bud can be used with pH Perfect and non-pH Perfect base nutrient programs. Three live size options: choose 250mL, 500mL or 1L from this listing. Available Sizes or Variants 250mL 500mL 1L Important: this listing is for Big Bud Liquid in the three sizes above. It does not include Big Bud Powder or Big Bud Coco, which are separate products. Specifications Brand Advanced Nutrients Product Big Bud Product type Liquid bloom additive Guaranteed analysis NPK 0-1-3 Use rate 2mL per litre Application window Bloom weeks 2 to 5 Available sizes 250mL, 500mL and 1L Compatible system types Aeroponics, drip or emitter, NFT, flood-and-drain and DWC Listed source ingredients Monopotassium phosphate, potassium sulphate and whey protein hydrolysate Package Contents One bottle of Advanced Nutrients Big Bud Liquid in the selected 250mL, 500mL or 1L size. Measuring equipment and base nutrients are not included. Directions for Use Confirm that the crop is in bloom week 2, 3, 4 or 5. Shake the bottle well before measuring. Prepare the complete base nutrient solution according to its own directions. Add Big Bud at 2mL per litre of nutrient solution. Mix thoroughly and apply through the normal irrigation or feeding program. Do not add Big Bud in bloom week 1 or after bloom week 5; follow the product label and current official feeding chart. Care and Maintenance Close the cap securely after each use and keep the product in its original labelled container. Use clean measuring equipment to avoid contaminating the concentrate. Clean measuring tools after use. Follow the storage, handling and safety directions printed on the bottle and in the applicable safety documentation. Frequently Asked Questions What is Advanced Nutrients Big Bud? Advanced Nutrients Big Bud is a concentrated liquid bloom additive with an NPK analysis of 0-1-3. It supplements a complete base nutrient program during the middle flowering phase. Is Big Bud a complete base nutrient? No. Big Bud is a bloom additive and does not replace a complete base nutrient. How much Big Bud should I use? Use 2mL of Big Bud per litre of nutrient solution, following the product label and official feeding chart. When should I use Big Bud? Use Big Bud during bloom weeks 2, 3, 4 and 5. Do not use it in bloom week 1 or after week 5. Which bottle sizes are available on this Shopify listing? The live options are 250mL, 500mL and 1L. Which hydroponic systems can use the liquid formula? The manufacturer lists aeroponics, drip or emitter systems, nutrient film technique, flood-and-drain and deep-water culture. Can Big Bud Liquid be used with coco coir? The manufacturer states that the liquid formula is suitable for coco coir. Advanced Nutrients also sells a separate Big Bud Coco formula, so follow the nutrient program selected for your specific growing medium. Can I combine Big Bud with a non-pH Perfect base nutrient? Yes. The manufacturer states that Big Bud can be used with pH Perfect and non-pH Perfect base nutrient programs. Always check the complete feeding plan before combining products. Does this listing include Big Bud Powder or Big Bud Coco? No. This listing contains Big Bud Liquid only, in 250mL, 500mL or 1L. Does Big Bud guarantee a particular harvest result? No specific result is guaranteed. Outcomes depend on the crop, environment, base nutrition, irrigation and overall growing practice.
