Could Someone Give Me Advice on Optimal Nutrient Ratios for Hydroponic Tomatoes

Hello everyone :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

I hope you r well I m new to hydroponics and am now working on a project to grow tomatoes utilizing the nutrient film technique system. I hve had some success thus far; but I want to make sure I m giving my plants the best possible conditions to grow in.

I hve been exploring several nutrition solutions and their compositions; but the number of possibilities and recommendations is a bit overwhelming. I understand that tomatoes have unique dietary requirements and that the proper macronutrient and micronutrient ratio can have a substantial impact on growth; yield; and general health.

  • I m aiming for a balanced NPK ratio of 5-10-10 during the flowering stage, however I m not sure if this is best.
  • I m supplementing with calcium and magnesium; but I m not sure what concentrations to use.
  • I keep my nutrition solution at a pH between 5.8 and 6.2, which I hve read is great for tomatoes.

I would love to hear from more experienced growers on their nutrient management strategies.

  • What ratios do you believe are most successful for hydroponic tomatoes; particularly at different growth stages?
  • How can you determine the proper quantities of these nutrients? Are there any specific goods you recommend?
  • How do you monitor and modify nutritional levels? Are there any advice for preventing shortages & toxicities?
  • What are some common nutrient management mistakes to avoid while growing tomatoes hydroponically?

Also I explored some topics related to this https://forum.growersnetwork.org/t/could-you-tell-me-what-is-the-appropriate-concentration-numbersalesforceadmin-of-macronutrients-for-cannabis-please/24224 but I did not get the sufficient solution of my query so I would really want to get some help from a more experienced person.

Any insights; advice; & personal experiences you can provide would be highly appreciated; I am excited to learn from the community and improve my growing techniques.
Thanks in advance for your assistance :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: :hugs:

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Welcome to the forum. It would be helpful to know what brand of nutrients you plan on using in your system. It would also help to know what the water source is from, (IE, distilled, R/O, or tap water). The best way to maintain and check your nutrients is to use an EC meter and find out what EC level you need in each stage of growth. Here is a video, I think the information you are looking for starts at 5:30.

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It’s awesome that you’re diving into nutrient concentrations!

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