SHOGUN START 1 LITRE

Description

SHOGUN START 1 LITRE is the specialist propagation and seedling nutrient from Shogun Fertilisers formulated to provide the gentle, balanced nutrition that cuttings and seedlings need during the most delicate phase of their development, without the nutrient concentration that would overwhelm young, underdeveloped root systems. We have been recommending Shogun Start to UK growers since 2017 as the correct foundation for any Shogun-based nutrient programme.

Why Propagation-Specific Nutrition Produces Better Young Plants

The nutritional requirements of a freshly taken cutting or newly germinated seedling are fundamentally different from those of an established vegetating plant. Young plants have minimal root mass and limited capacity to regulate nutrient uptake — a high-EC nutrient solution that an established plant handles comfortably will cause osmotic stress, nutrient burn, and growth check in a seedling. Shogun Start is formulated at the low concentrations and gentle ratios appropriate for early root and shoot development, providing the phosphorus that drives root initiation and early root architecture development alongside trace elements required for enzyme function and chlorophyll synthesis. The balanced formulation supports healthy, compact vegetative establishment without the excessive nitrogen that causes stretchy, soft seedlings prone to damping-off. Starting with Shogun Start and transitioning to the full Shogun programme as plants establish is the correct approach for growers who want to build strong plants from the very beginning.

Application, Transition to the Main Nutrient Programme, and Integration

Use Shogun Start from the first feeding after seed germination or cutting insertion through to the first signs of vigorous, established vegetative growth — typically weeks two to four depending on plant species and propagation conditions. Target EC should be low during this phase — follow the Shogun feed chart for specific recommendations. Transition to Shogun Samurai Coco or Samurai Terra base nutrients gradually, increasing EC in line with the plant’s increasing root mass and feeding capacity. The 1-litre format provides more than enough Shogun Start for a full propagation season for home growers. Pair with Shogun Katana Roots for enhanced root stimulation during the same early growth phase. Browse our full Shogun Fertilisers range for the complete nutrient and additive programme.