Shogun Start – Rooting Nutrient for Faster Root Development and Stronger Plant Establishment Shogun Start is a specialist early-stage nutrient designed to improve rooting speed, increase cutting success rates and support strong plant establishment from the very beginning. Built for cuttings, seedlings and young plants, it delivers a carefully balanced mix of nutrients and rooting support to develop a healthy, active root system that sets the foundation for the entire grow. Key Benefits Rooting nutrient; designed for cuttings and seedlings Speeds up root development; encourages faster root initiation and growth Improves survival rates; supports stronger, more resilient young plants Auxin-driven rooting support; promotes natural hormone movement for root formation Enhanced nutrient uptake; humic and fulvic acids improve transport and availability SmartZen Maximiser included; reduces stress and supports early plant development Why You Need Shogun Start The early stages of growth are critical. Poor rooting or slow establishment can hold plants back for the rest of the cycle, limiting growth potential and overall yield. Shogun Start provides the exact balance of nutrients and rooting support needed at this stage, helping plants develop strong, healthy root systems quickly. With added calcium, boron and rooting hormones, it ensures faster establishment and better long-term performance. How to Use Shogun Start Use as a root feed during the first 1–2 weeks of growth. Suitable for cuttings, seedlings and young plants. Can be used in aeroponic propagators and all growing media. Use for pre-soaking propagation cubes or media. Can be applied as a foliar spray if required. Works alongside root stimulators such as Katana Roots. Feed Guide Stage Dosage Cuttings / Seedlings 4ml per 10L Tech Specs Brand: Shogun Product type: Rooting nutrient Use stage: Cuttings and seedlings Key components: Auxins, calcium, boron, humic and fulvic acids Technology: SmartZen Maximiser Application: Root feed and foliar spray Growing media: Soil, coco, hydroponics Top Tip Use Shogun Start to pre-soak your propagation media before inserting cuttings. This ensures nutrients are immediately available at the root zone, helping speed up rooting and improve early plant health.