CANNA Start 5 L Seedling and Cutting Nutrient

CANNA Start is a one-part liquid starter feed for emerged seedlings and rooted cuttings. Its NPK 1-1-2 formula supplies macro and micronutrients in one bottle during propagation, when plants are still in plugs or small pots and have yet to move into their final growing medium.

Which growing media are suitable?

Use it in seed-starting mixes, peat plugs, rockwool or coco-based propagation media. You can feed by hand or through a suitable nutrient reservoir. CANNA excludes recirculating systems and cloning machines from its propagation instructions.

How do you use CANNA Start?

1. Shake the container and fill your watering can or reservoir with water.
2. Measure the feed into the water and mix. CANNA gives a maximum of 4 mL per litre, or 40 mL per 10 L of water.
3. Measure EC and pH after mixing. The manufacturer gives a total EC range of 0.7–1.3 mS/cm, including the starting water. Select a pH range for your medium.
4. Water the root zone and allow excess solution to drain. Follow the directions on the pack.

CANNA gives medium-specific pH examples of 5.2–6.2 for rockwool, 5.5–6.2 for coco and 5.8–6.2 for Terra potting mix.

Frequently asked questions

How much water can each pack treat?

At the maximum label rate of 4 mL/L, 250 mL treats 62.5 L of water, 500 mL treats 125 L, 1 L treats 250 L, and 5 L treats 1,250 L. Actual coverage depends on your rate and watering volume.

Do I need separate A and B bottles?

CANNA Start comes in one part. Measure it directly into your watering water.

Which feed should I use after transplanting?

After seedlings or rooted cuttings move into their final medium, switch to the CANNA feed designed for that medium. For example, use the TERRA programme for potting mix and the COCO programme for coco.

Can I use it with CANNA Rhizotonic?

CANNA lists Rhizotonic as a compatible addition. Measure each product according to its own directions and mix them into the watering water separately.

Sources include CANNA Start technical and usage information and the CANNA Start manufacturer leaflet. See also the Yeşil Grow CANNA feeding charts.