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All our existing grow guides and articles, together in one place.
16 guides & articles
Coco feeding guide
A coco feeding schedule is easier to follow when each bottle has a job. The Monkey chart takes the grow through four vegetative weeks, eight bloom wee…
3 min read
Hydro, DWC & recirculating guide
Choosing a nutrient range is about more than picking a bottle. UK growers need a base feed that matches their growing medium, water and stage of growt…
3 min readSoil feeding guide
Choosing a nutrient range is about more than picking a bottle. UK growers need a base feed that matches their growing medium, water and stage of growt…
1 min read
Hard vs soft water in the UK
The water coming from a UK tap is not the same everywhere. Understanding the water you start with helps you choose nutrients without guessing, particu…
3 min readUnderstanding EC & pH
A coco feeding schedule is easier to follow when each bottle has a job. The Monkey chart takes the grow through four vegetative weeks, eight bloom wee…
1 min readFixing calcium & magnesium deficiencies
Cal mag is a familiar phrase in UK grow rooms, but calcium and magnesium are not interchangeable. Understanding their roles is a better starting point…
3 min read
Foliar feeding with Monkey Mist
Monkey Mist is designed to make foliar feeding straightforward: a ready-to-use spray, fast absorption through leaves, and advanced wetting technology …
3 min readRooting cuttings with Root Shoot
Build from the roots up is more than a tagline. Root Shoot supports the part of a grow that is easy to overlook because much of it is out of sight.…
2 min readBest Hydroponic Nutrients in the UK: A Grower’s Guide (2026)
Choosing a nutrient range is about more than picking a bottle. UK growers need a base feed that matches their growing medium, water and stage of growt…
6 min readHard Water vs Soft Water: How UK Tap Water Affects Your Nutrients
The water coming from a UK tap is not the same everywhere. Understanding the water you start with helps you choose nutrients without guessing, particu…
6 min readCoco Coir Feeding Schedule UK: Week-by-Week Guide
A coco feeding schedule is easier to follow when each bottle has a job. The Monkey chart takes the grow through four vegetative weeks, eight bloom wee…
6 min readCal-Mag Explained: When UK Growers Need a Magnesium & Calcium Supplement
Cal mag is a familiar phrase in UK grow rooms, but calcium and magnesium are not interchangeable. Understanding their roles is a better starting point…
6 min read
PK Boosters: When and How to Use Them in Flowering
PK boosters are targeted flowering supplements rather than replacements for a complete base feed. The Monkey system provides a clear PK programme alon…
6 min read
Silica for Plants: Benefits of Mono-Silicic Acid
Silica for plants is often discussed in terms of strength and resilience. Monkey Stress uses stable, bio-available silicon as mono-silicic, also calle…
6 min readFoliar Feeding Indoors: Can You Spray With Lights On?
Monkey Mist is designed to make foliar feeding straightforward: a ready-to-use spray, fast absorption through leaves, and advanced wetting technology …
6 min readRoot Stimulators & Seaweed: Building Stronger Roots for Bigger Yields
Build from the roots up is more than a tagline. Root Shoot supports the part of a grow that is easy to overlook because much of it is out of sight.…
6 min read