Katyayani Zinc EDTA 12% Chelated Zinc for Hydroponic Solutions

About Katyayani Zinc EDTA 12% Chelated Zinc for Hydroponic Solutions

Zinc EDTA 12% Hydroponic Packet is a water-soluble chelated zinc source made for hydroponic nutrient solutions. It supplies zinc from early growth so the crop does not run short. It comes as a water-soluble packet, and the label says it is made specifically for hydroponics.

EDTA is a chelating agent: it holds zinc in a soluble form so roots can absorb it. The label adds that EDTA increases bioavailability and plant uptake of the metals in the system, and helps develop a good root system. It is a zinc supplement for a nutrient recipe, not a complete nutrient by itself.

Composition

Zinc (Zn) is 12%, supplied as EDTA chelate.

• Form: Water-soluble packet
• Use: Hydroponic crops

It supplies zinc only, with no nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium.

Deficiency Symptoms It Corrects

It corrects zinc deficiency, which most often shows on new growth even when other nutrients are in balance.

• Small leaves, with yellowing between veins while the veins stay green.
• Short spaces between leaves, a rosette look and stunted growth.
• Pale, thin new growth.

Zinc, iron and manganese deficiency look alike, and the pattern can differ between crops, so do not rely on the leaf alone. In hydroponics, check the nutrient solution's EC and pH, because most micronutrients become less available when pH rises above about 6.5.

Benefits

The benefit is steady zinc in solution, so growth does not stall.

• Helps develop a good root system and supports efficient nutrient absorption.
• Chelated zinc is readily absorbed by roots and assimilated within the plant.
• The special chelating agents do not scorch the leaves, and help other nutrients get used better, according to the label.
• Preventing the shortage from the start is easier than fixing it after leaves turn pale.

How to Use: Dose, Method & Timing

Dissolve one packet in 1 litre of water to make the liquid solution, then use 1 ml of that solution per litre of nutrient solution.

Timing: From early growth, as part of the regular nutrient schedule, not only after symptoms appear. The user manual in the pack lists deficiency symptoms and nutrient benefits for specific plants. Check EC and pH of the solution after adding.

Compatibility & Cautions

It supplies zinc only, so run it as part of a complete nutrient recipe.

• Do not treat it as a replacement for NPK or other micronutrients.
• Do not add zinc on top of an already balanced recipe without checking; excess zinc can block iron uptake and cause yellowing.
• Use it in hydroponic solutions as directed, not as a general soil fertilizer.
• Check the solution's EC and pH instead of relying on a soil test.
• Make the stock solution with clean water and label it.

Disclaimer: The information provided above is for general reference purposes only. Always read and follow the official product label before use.