KALIX Base (14-0-0) | Soluble Hydroponic Calcium & Nitrogen Foundation

The Foundation of Precision Crop Steering KALIX Base is the professional standard for commercial crop production, offering a fully soluble, pharmaceutical-grade source of Calcium and Nitrogen. Designed as the core component of "The System," this 14-0-0 formulation provides the essential building blocks for strong cell structure and vigorous vegetative growth without clogging emitters or leaving heavy biofilm residues.

Whether you are running drain-to-waste in rockwool or recirculating deep water culture, KALIX Base dissolves rapidly to create a clean, stable nutrient solution.

Key Benefits:

• Commercial Grade Solubility: Dissolves completely in under 10 minutes, making it ideal for Dosatrons, Netafim, and automated fertigation systems.

• Prevents Lockout: Provides readily available calcium to prevent common deficiencies and strengthen cell walls against environmental stress.

• Modular System: Designed to be paired with KALIX Grow or KALIX Bloom along with KALIX Profile - allowing you to manipulate vegetative and generative cues (crop steering) by simply adjusting your ratios.

• Cost-Effective: Highly concentrated dry soluble powder drastically reduces shipping costs and storage footprint compared to liquid nutrients.

Technical Specifications

• N-P-K: 14-0-0

• Form: Dry Soluble Powder

• Application: Hydroponic reservoir, stock tank injection, or soil fertigation.

• Packaging: Available in 2 LB Pouch & 25 LB Poly Bag (Bulk pricing available).

Mixing & Dosage Instructions

Warning: Do not combine KALIX Base with other fertilizers in dry form or concentrated liquid form. Always dilute into water first.

1. Creating a Liquid Concentrate (Stock Tank) Recommended for commercial facilities using injection systems.

• Ratio: Mix 1 lb per gallon of water (approx.) or follow the standard batch mix below.

• Batch Mix (13.2 Gal / 50L):

1. Fill stock tank with 12.5 Gallons of hot/warm water (RO water recommended).

2. Add full contents of 25 LB bag.

3. Agitate continuously for 10 minutes until clear.

• Injection Rate: Set specific injection ratios based on your target EC.

2. Direct-to-Reservoir (Day Tank) For smaller batch mixing.

• Standard Dosage: Mix 3–5 grams of KALIX Base per 1 gallon of water.

• The System Ratio: Use 0.6g of KALIX Base for every 1g of [KALIX Grow] or [KALIX Bloom].

• Example: If you use 100g of Bloom, use 60g of Base.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this as a foliar spray? A: Yes, KALIX Base can be used as a foliar application to correct immediate calcium deficiencies. We recommend a lower dosage (1-2 grams/gal) and testing on a single plant first.

Q: Why is Calcium separate from the other nutrients? A: Keeping Calcium separate (in Part A/Base) allows it to remain stable and fully available. If mixed in high concentrations with Sulfates or Phosphates (found in Part B/Grow/Bloom), it can precipitate (fall out of solution), causing "cloudy" water and nutrient lockout.

Q: Why is KALIX Base so high in Nitrogen (14-0-0)? Won't that hurt my flowering plants? A: This is a common misconception. In the KALIX System, Base is your primary source of Nitrogen for the entire lifecycle. Unlike traditional "A & B" bottles that both contain Nitrogen, we separate it so you have total control.

Here is why the 14-0-0 formula is critical:

1. The Calcium Vehicle: To make Calcium fully soluble and available in water, it must be attached to a Nitrate molecule (Calcium Nitrate). The Nitrogen you see on the label is simply the "vehicle" that delivers the Calcium into the plant.

2. It’s the Only N Source: Our Bloom formula has almost zero Nitrogen. If KALIX Base didn't have 14% Nitrogen, your plants would yellow and starve during the flowering stretch.

3. You Control the Ratio: You don't "feed high Nitrogen" in flower; you change the ratio.

• In Veg: You use high Base + Grow (High N, Moderate P-K).

• In Flower: You keep the Base steady (to maintain Calcium) but dramatically increase the Bloom (adding massive P-K). This dilutes the percentage of Nitrogen in the total nutrient solution, giving you the perfect flowering profile without sacrificing structure.

📚 From the KALIX Library: Master Your Inputs

• For Crop Steering: Learn how to manipulate vegetative growth by adjusting your Base-to-Bloom ratios in our guide: How to Use Crop Steering to Grow Better Cannabis (Opens in new tab).

• For Troubleshooting: Worried about clogged lines or nutrient fallout? Read Preventing Nutrient Lockout & Calcium Deficiency (Opens in new tab).

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Volume Pricing & Commercial Inquiries

For bulk orders or volume pricing, contact our sales team:

sales@kalixcpn.com

+1 (541) 858-3333

BULK PRICING