Athena Fade is a nitrogen-free flushing solution designed for plant ripening. It enhances terpene production, ensures nutrient availability (calcium, micro-elements), and prevents deficiencies or bud rot during the final 2-3 weeks of flowering. Achieve a flawless finish and superior crop quality.
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Achieve a flawless finish for your plants with Athena Fade, the nitrogen-free flushing solution expertly crafted to enhance ripening and boost final product quality. This innovative formula ensures your crops receive essential immobile nutrients like calcium and crucial micro-elements during the vital ripening stage, preventing deficiencies and promoting robust maturation.
Key Benefits of using Athena Fade
- Optimised Ripening: Encourages natural plant maturation by effectively tapering off nitrogen, a key factor in delayed flowering.
- Enhanced Terpene Production: Extensive testing demonstrates increased terpene profiles for a richer aroma, flavour, and potency.
- Prevents Nutrient Lockout & Deficiencies: Supplies vital calcium and micro-elements, preventing plant starvation during the critical flush period, unlike traditional flushing methods that can strip necessary nutrients.
- Reduced Risk of Bud Rot: Continuous supply of calcium helps guard against common issues like bud rot, ensuring a healthier harvest.
- Seamless Integration: Designed to work effortlessly within your existing Athena nutrient regimen, maintaining consistent feeding schedules.
How to Use Athena Fade
Athena Fade is designed for ease of use during the final stages of your plant's flowering cycle.
- Dosage: Add 2.5-4.5ml of Athena Fade per litre of water.
- Application Period: Use during the final 2-3 weeks of the flowering phase.
- Replacement: Replace your Athena Pro Core concentrate with Athena Fade during this final period. For specific application recommendations, always refer to the detailed Athena Pro Feed Schedule available from the Downloads tab above.
Best Practices:
- Shake well before use.
- Use clean measuring instruments.
- Monitor EC regularly and adjust based on crop and growth stage.
- Adjust pH to proper levels after mixing all fertilisers and additives.
- Do not combine in undiluted form.
- Store closed in original packaging at a temperature between 45°F and 85°F.
For a complete cultivation solution, explore other products in the Athena range, such as Athena Pro Grow for vigorous vegetative growth and Athena Pro Bloom for powerful flowering. Consider pairing Fade with Athena Cleanse for a comprehensive root zone sanitation and nutrient lockout prevention program throughout your grow cycle.
Can be used with all grow media including coco, hydroponics and soil.
Available in 3.78 litres.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of flushing with a product like Athena Fade?
Flushing with Athena Fade is crucial for removing excess nitrogen, which can delay flower maturation and negatively impact the taste and smell of your final product. Unlike plain water flushing, Athena Fade continues to provide essential immobile nutrients like calcium and micro-elements, ensuring your plants don't starve during this critical phase while still promoting optimal ripening and enhanced terpene/cannabinoid profiles.When should I start using Athena Fade?
Begin using Athena Fade approximately 2-3 weeks before your anticipated harvest date. It's designed to replace Athena Pro Core during this final period of the flowering cycle to facilitate a smooth transition into ripening.Does Athena Fade work with all growing media?
Yes, Athena Fade is compatible with all growing media and hydroponic systems, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of cultivators.SKU: 1616 Free delivery on orders over £60*
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