{"product_id":"ecothrive-trace-micronutrients","title":"Ecothrive Trace UK | Chelated Micro-Nutrient Supplement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcothrive Trace corrects micronutrient deficiencies and unlocks your plants' full potential. Compatible with soil, coco or hydroponics, this premium trace element supplement contains optimal levels of iron, manganese, boron, zinc, copper, and molybdenum, all naturally chelated using a powerful plant extract. Approved by the Soil Association for organic cultivation, Ecothrive Trace promotes vigorous, fast-growing plants and truly exceptional crop quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-scrolling__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1\" reveal-on-scroll=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Ecothrive Trace to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide essential micronutrients for organic and living soil cultivation, where trace elements are often below adequate levels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimise micronutrient levels in very dilute hydroponic nutrient solutions used for propagation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply micronutrients quickly to the crop when used as a foliar spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-scrolling__content opacity-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1\" reveal-on-scroll=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany growers don't\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erealise that they have a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrace element\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential micronutrients like boron, copper, zinc, and iron are often the first to become depleted in potting soils. Soil amendments such as rock dusts, seaweed and composts can help, but our own substantial lab testing of potting soils has shown repeatedly that actual trace element availability is often less than ideal or non-detectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, highly-diluted hydroponic feed solutions for cuttings, seedlings, and juvenile plants can lack adequate levels of micronutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymptoms can be very subtle and difficult to recognise, in plant nutrition this is often called 'hidden hunger'. Trace element deficiencies are known to negatively impact the uptake of primary and secondary nutrients. Common signs like interveinal chlorosis, stunted roots, and poor flowering are often overlooked or misdiagnosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-scrolling__content opacity-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1\" reveal-on-scroll=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Types of Grower Should Use Ecothrive Trace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic \/ Living Soil Growers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cultivators adhering to organic farming practices who are in search of natural, organic soil amendments to maintain or restore the nutrient balance in their soil. Ideal for raised beds and living soil enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Horticulturists\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionals looking for reliable and effective solutions to address trace element deficiencies in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic and Coco Coir Growers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sometimes even hydroponically grown plants can suffer from deficiencies in trace elements. Ecothrive Trace can help to restore levels of key micronutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouseplant Enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Houseplants often encounter trace element deficiencies, especially when kept in small containers for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1 hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Micronutrients Make a Big Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Crop Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: With a balanced and consistent supply of trace elements, plants don’t suffer from “hidden hunger” and can produce truly premium quality results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinvigorates and Restores Soil Health and Vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use Ecothrive Trace to tactically boost trace elements at key lifecycle stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts Plant Health and Vigour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use Ecothrive Trace as a root feed or foliar spray to enhance nutrient uptake and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Photosynthesis and Enzyme Function\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ecothrive Trace delivers a full complement of micronutrition, including iron and manganese which are crucial for chlorophyll production and enzyme function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhances Nutrient Uptake and Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Trace elements help to power the uptake of macro and secondary nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Soil Microbiology\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ecothrive Trace aids enzyme activation, nutrient cycling, nitrogen fixation and cycling, and microbial respiration. A balanced supply of trace elements supports a diverse microbial community in the soil, which is essential for soil health and resilience against stress conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Resistance to Diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e: A balanced soil ecosystem, enriched with trace elements, can improve plant resistance to diseases and stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicros Support Uptake of Primary and Secondary Nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen trace elements are sufficiently available, they support the assimilation of macro and secondary nutrients too:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron and Molybdenum \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron is vital for chlorophyll synthesis and is a component of many enzymes involved in nitrogen metabolism, thus supporting nitrogen utilisation. Molybdenum is a cofactor for enzymes involved in nitrogen metabolism, particularly nitrogen fixation and nitrate reduction, supporting nitrogen utilisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Phosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zinc activates enzymes that are essential for phosphorus metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Boron is essential for the stability and function of cell walls, and aids in calcium utilisation by enhancing its transport across cell membranes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-scrolling__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1\" reveal-on-scroll=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot Feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a root feed, Trace is suitable for use in all growth stages. While Trace has been formulated primarily with living soil growers in mind, it can also be used to supplement micronutrient levels in dilute hydroponic nutrient solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving soil and organic potting mixes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the vegetative and flowering stage apply 0.25-0.5ml per litre with every watering until 1-2 weeks before harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrace can be very useful during propagation to supplement dilute nutrient solutions. Apply 0.25 ml per litre of water with every watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponics and Coco Coir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that full-strength mineral nutrient solutions already contain sufficient levels of trace elements. Use Trace to supplement micronutrient levels in quarter- and half-strength nutrient solutions. Add Trace after mixing base nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-strength base nutrients: Add 0.25ml per litre of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-quarter-strength base nutrients: Add 0.125ml per litre of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-scrolling__content opacity-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1\" reveal-on-scroll=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar Feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a foliar feed,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecan be used throughout propagation and vegetative growth instead of feeding through the root zone. If you're growing fruiting plants,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecan be sprayed throughout the cycle right up to harvest. For flowering plants, stop foliar sprays once the flowers have started to form. Foliar applications are fast acting and ideal when correcting a deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray 10ml per litre every 10-14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-scrolling__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1\" reveal-on-scroll=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a root feed, Trace is suitable for use in all growth stages. While Trace has been formulated primarily with living soil growers in mind, it can also be used to supplement micronutrient levels in dilute hydroponic nutrient solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving soil and organic potting mixes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the vegetative and flowering stage apply 0.25-0.5ml per litre with every watering until 1-2 weeks before harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrace can be very useful during propagation to supplement dilute nutrient solutions. Apply 0.25 ml per litre of water with every watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponics and Coco Coir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that full-strength mineral nutrient solutions already contain sufficient levels of trace elements. Use Trace to supplement micronutrient levels in quarter- and half-strength nutrient solutions. Add Trace after mixing base nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-strength base nutrients: Add 0.25ml per litre of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-quarter-strength base nutrients: Add 0.125ml per litre of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-scrolling__content opacity-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1\" reveal-on-scroll=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar Feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a foliar feed,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecan be used throughout propagation and vegetative growth instead of feeding through the root zone. If you're growing fruiting plants,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecan be sprayed throughout the cycle right up to harvest. For flowering plants, stop foliar sprays once the flowers have started to form. Foliar applications are fast acting and ideal when correcting a deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray 10ml per litre every 10-14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ecothrive","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":46282699866299,"sku":null,"price":8.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":46282699899067,"sku":null,"price":19.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/8194\/8504\/files\/ecothrive-trace-micro-nutrient-supplement-liquid-fertiliser-clear-917.webp?v=1772229487","url":"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/ecothrive-trace-micronutrients","provider":"Dr Forest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}