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These examples show typical fertigation scenarios and expected outputs.
| Scenario | Stock (ppm) | Target (ppm) | Ratio style | Estimated ratio | Flow (L/min) | Draw (L/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drip feeding, mild strength | 15000 | 150 | 1:N water parts | 1:99 | 10 | 0.10 |
| Greenhouse bench, higher strength | 20000 | 200 | 1:N water parts | 1:99 | 25 | 0.25 |
| Orchard, conservative mixing | 12000 | 100 | 1:N total parts | 1:120 | 40 | 0.33 |
Injector ratios control how much concentrate enters your irrigation water. A stable ratio prevents nutrient swings that can reduce growth, cause leaf burn, or waste product. Many garden injectors run between 1:50 and 1:200, so small ratio errors scale quickly across long watering cycles. A 10% under‑injection at 1:100 becomes 135 ppm, not 150.
PPM is a practical strength target because it links directly to mg/L in water. If you need 150 ppm in the line and your stock is 15,000 ppm, the dilution factor is 100×. That corresponds to about a 1% injection rate, which most proportional injectors can deliver reliably. If you use EC, confirm your meter scale first. Record results so future batches match closely.
Manufacturers label 1:N in different ways. Some mean 1 part concentrate plus N parts water, while others mean 1 part concentrate in N total parts. For N=100, the first gives DF=101 and an injection rate of 0.990%, while the second gives DF=100 and 1.000%. The gap is small, but it matters with strong calcium blends.
Flow checks add a reality test. With a 20 L/min mainline flow and DF=100, expected draw is 0.20 L/min or 12 L/hr. If your injector cannot pull that volume at your pressure, the achieved ppm will be lower. Measure draw with a marked container for 5–10 minutes, then compare against the calculated rate.
When mixing a stock tank, product analysis matters. For a 100 L stock at 15,000 ppm nutrient using a 20% product, grams needed are (15,000×100)/(0.20)/1000 = 7,500 g. Dissolve gradually, keep the tank agitated, and label the batch with date, ratio, and target ppm. If precipitation occurs, split formulas into separate A/B tanks and flush lines after feeding.
Many vegetables run well around 80–200 ppm nitrogen during active growth, depending on crop and stage. Start lower for seedlings, increase gradually, and verify with EC/ppm readings and plant response. Always follow your fertilizer label and local water quality.
Check the injector manual first. If unclear, do a quick jar test: measure how much concentrate disappears while a known volume of water passes. Match the calculator’s ratio interpretation to the measured dilution factor.
Yes, but keep one scale throughout. Convert EC to ppm using your meter’s factor (often 500 or 700). Enter stock and target in the same ppm basis, then confirm by measuring the mixed solution in the line.
Common causes include poor stock mixing, injector wear, pressure changes, temperature, and water alkalinity interacting with nutrients. Measure draw rate, remix the stock, and recheck at steady pressure. Small losses are normal over long hose runs.
Calibrate at the start of the season, after maintenance, and whenever you change ratios or products. For critical crops, verify monthly by timing concentrate draw over a fixed interval and comparing it to the expected draw rate.
Not always. Some combinations precipitate, especially calcium with phosphates or sulfates. Use separate A/B tanks when recommended, dissolve products fully, and flush lines after feeding. Compatibility charts from the manufacturer are the safest reference.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.