SHIVA Master Pack

Manufactured and packaged under EU Regulation 2019/1009 · All products 100% water-soluble micronised powder · 1 sachet = 5 litres of irrigation water

The SHIVA Master Pack contains all the necessary fertilisers for the complete growing cycle in soil, on 1 m² growing area, for 4 plants. In addition to the required fertilisers, our starter kit also includes an information leaflet and a complete feeding schedule.

Application is very simple: we package precise, up-to-date, pre-measured doses. The results will amaze you!

Cannabis fertilisers are produced according to extremely high quality standards, to guarantee the best results. We use only the highest quality ingredients, which stimulate vigorous growth and abundant flowering. SHIVA cannabis fertilisers are compatible with any manufacturer's growing medium.

SHIVA Master Pack

NPK mix · 220 irrigation doses

NPK ratio

NPK mix · 220 irrigation doses

Irrigation dose type

220 irrigation doses

QUANTITY

Complete 14-week programme

Package

1 m² / 4 plants

Solubility

100% water-soluble

Regulation

According to EU Regulation 2019/1009

Pack summary

4 plants = 1 m² · 14-week cycle · +15% buffer · 1 pcs SHIVA VIAL = 5 liter irrigation water

SHIVA product	Fixed dose / 5 L	Waterings (14 weeks)
SHIVA BOOST + ROOTS (week 1)	2.5 g + 1.5 g	1 time × 4 plants
SHIVA GROW (week 2)	5 g / 5 L	2 times × 4 plants
SHIVA AMINO+ (2. week)	4 g / 5 L	2 times × 4 plants
SHIVA GROW (week 3)	5 g / 5 L	2 times × 4 plants
SHIVA BOOST (week 4)	5 g / 5 L	2 times × 4 plants
SHIVA AMINO+ (4. week)	4 g / 5 L	2 times × 4 plants
SHIVA BLOOM (weeks 5–10)	6 g / 5 L	12 times × 4 plants
SHIVA AMINO+ (5–10. week)	4 g / 5 L	12 times × 4 plants
SHIVA FINISHER (weeks 11–12)	3.5 g / 5 L	4 times × 4 plants
SHIVA Cal+	1 g / 5 L	16 times × 4 plants
SHIVA pH Down	0.5 g / 5 L	14 weeks × 4 plants
SHIVA Plant Wash	2.2 g / 1 L spray	11 times × 1 m²
TOTAL	–	–

14-week cannabis programme

SHIVA sachets contain fixed, pre-measured, effective doses that make watering significantly easier.

For 5 litres of irrigation water · add 1 sachet of SHIVA nutrient, according to the Feeding Schedule table!

As a cannabis grower, it is essential to understand the cannabis feeding schedule and how to properly feed plants throughout their growth cycle. A planned feeding schedule ensures that your plants receive the right nutrients at the right time and in the right quantities.

The Three Main Growth Stages

Cannabis cultivation has three main growth stages: vegetative, flowering, and ripening. Each stage requires a different nutrient mix and quantity.

Stage	Characteristics	Nutrient needs
Vegetative	Growing leaves and stems
Flowering	Bud development
Ripening	Bud maturation

General Feeding Guidelines

Following an individual feeding schedule is essential – this varies depending on the type of cannabis grown, the growing environment, and personal preferences.

Stage	Feeding frequency	Nutrient type
Vegetative	Once per week
Flowering	Twice per week
Ripening	Once per week

It is also essential to monitor the pH of nutrient solutions throughout the growth cycle. The ideal pH range for cannabis is 6.0–7.0.

Why Grow in Soil?

Soil is one of the most popular growing media for cannabis. It is affordable, easy to find, and easy to use – and it provides a great foundation for healthy plant growth. When growing cannabis in soil, using a feeding schedule is essential to ensure plants receive the right nutrients.

Determining the Right Nutrient Quantities

The amount of nutrients your cannabis plants need depends on many factors, including the type of soil used and the plants' growth stage.

For cannabis plants to thrive, they need adequate amounts of light, carbon dioxide, and water, as well as the right nutrient mixes and the ideal feeding schedule for their growth stage.

As plants grow, they need more nutrients to support their development. This is why larger nutrient doses are applied during the vegetative stage. Once a plant begins to flower, nutrient quantities are reduced so the plant can focus its energy on bud production.

SHIVA Feeding Schedule – Guidelines

Below you will find a SHIVA feeding schedule developed for cannabis, which you can use as a guide:

Vegetative stage: Plants need plenty of nitrogen-rich nutrients. Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser every two weeks.
Flowering stage: Plants will need less nitrogen-rich and more phosphorus and potassium-rich nutrients. Apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser every two weeks.
Last 2 weeks of flowering: Do not give plants any fertiliser – this helps prevent buds from tasting too "green".

Remember, these are only guidelines. The amount of nutrients your plants need depends on factors such as the type of soil used and the plants' growth stage. Always adjust the nutrient quantities given to your plants accordingly.

Happy and successful growing!

Product	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	10.	11.	12.	13.	14.
	BOOST 1–2. week		GROW 3–4. week		BOOST 5. week	BLOOM phase 6–11. week						FINISHER 12–13. week		FLUSH 14. week
SHIVA ROOTS	1.5 g	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
SHIVA BOOST + AMINO+ (5. weekplantsl)	2.5 g	–	–	–	5 g	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
SHIVA GROW + AMINO+	–	–	5 g	5 g	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
SHIVA BLOOM + AMINO+	–	–	–	–	–	6 g	6 g	6 g	6 g	6 g	6 g	–	–	–
SHIVA FINISHER	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	3.5 g	3.5 g	–
SHIVA Cal+ ⚠ SEPARATE!	–	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	–	–	–
SHIVA pH Down (ha pH > 7)	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g
SHIVA Plant Wash · Basic Substances · spray only	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Mixing order for every watering: 1) SHIVA pH Down → 2) NPK powder (Boost/Grow/Bloom/Finisher) → 3) Amino+ → 4) Top up to 5 L · SHIVA Cal+: SEPARATE, 30 minutes later · SHIVA Plant Wash: NOT in irrigation water – spray only!

Watering frequency by growth stage

Phase	Weeks	Waterings/week
BOOST – start	1. week	1×
GROW – vegetative	2–3. week	2×
BOOST – bud boost	4. week	2×
BLOOM – flowering	5–10. week	2×
FINISHER – ripening	11–12. week	2×
FLUSH – flush	13–14. week	2×

PPM values by growth stage

PPM = parts per million · ~500 scale (EC × 500) · Tap water PPM is NOT included – ADD that separately!

SHIVA product / stage	Weeks	Dose g/5L	Tap water PPM (+)	Nutrient PPM (est.)	Total PPM (target)	PPM max (limit)
SHIVA BOOST – germination/start	1. week	2.5 g (+1.5 Roots)	150–300	100–150	250–450	600
SHIVA BOOST – bud boost	4. week	5 g	150–300	200–300	350–600	800
SHIVA GROW (+Amino+)	2–3. week	5 g (+4 g)	150–300	200–350	350–650	900
SHIVA BLOOM korai (+Amino+)	5–6. week	6 g (+4 g)	150–300	300–450	450–750	1000
SHIVA BLOOM peak (+Amino+)	7–9. week	6 g (+4 g)	150–300	350–500	500–800	1100
SHIVA BLOOM end (+Amino+)	10. week	6 g (+4 g)	150–300	300–450	450–750	1000
SHIVA FINISHER	11–12. week	3.5 g	150–300	200–300	350–600	800
FLUSH – water only	13–14. week	–	150–300	0	150–300	400
SHIVA Cal+ (Part A, separate!)	3–10. week	1 g (separate round)	–	+50	+50	100
SHIVA Amino+ (extra)	3–10. week	4 g (together with NPK)	–	+150	+150	200

Quick rule: Always start at the lower PPM value! Deep green + vigorous → can go to upper limit. Pale/stressed → halve the dose! With an EC meter: 1 mS/cm ≈ 500 PPM.

pH values & SHIVA pH Down dosages

Always measure pH AFTER preparing the solution! · SHIVA pH Down (citric acid E330) = natural, bio-compatible correction

SHIVA product / stage	Weeks	Target pH (opt.)	pH min	pH max	SHIVA pH Down g/5L	Citric acid effect
SHIVA BOOST – germination	1. week	6.2–6.5	6.0	6.8	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH
SHIVA GROW – vegetative	2–3. week	6.2–6.8	6.0	7.0	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH
SHIVA BOOST – bud boost	4. week	6.2–6.5	6.0	6.8	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH
SHIVA BLOOM – early flowering	5–6. week	6.3–6.8	6.0	7.0	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH
SHIVA BLOOM – peak flowering	7–9. week	6.5–7.0	6.2	7.0	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH
SHIVA BLOOM – end	10. week	6.5–7.0	6.2	7.0	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH
SHIVA FINISHER	11–12. week	6.5–7.0	6.2	7.0	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH
FLUSH – water only	13–14. week	6.2–6.8	6.0	7.0	0.5 g	−0.3–0.5 pH

SHIVA pH Down – quick dosage reference

Tap water pH	Target pH	Reduction needed	SHIVA pH Down dose / 5 L	Grams	Resulting pH	Note
6.5–7.0	6.2–6.5	0.2–0.5 unit	Not needed SHIVA pH Down	0 g	6.2–6.5	OK – natural
7.0–7.3	6.2–6.5	0.5–0.8 unit	Half dose	0.5 g / 5 L	6.2–6.5	Check!
7.3–7.6	6.2–6.5	0.8–1.0 unit	Full dose	1 g / 5 L	6.2–6.5	Check!
7.6+	6.2–6.5	>1.0 unit	Double dose	1.5–2 g / 5 L	6.2–6.5	Always measure afterwards!

EC values by growth stage

EC = electrical conductivity · mS/cm · Tap water EC: ~0.3–0.6 mS/cm – ADD this to your target values!

SHIVA product / stage	Weeks	Nutrient EC (mS/cm)	Tap water EC (+)	Total EC (target)	EC max	EC min	PPM (×500)
SHIVA ROOTS – start	1. week	0.35–0.50	+0.3–0.6	0.65–1.1	1.2	0.4	325–550
SHIVA GROW + AMINO+	2–3. week	0.8–1.2	+0.3–0.6	1.1–1.8	2.0	0.8	550–900
SHIVA BOOST – bud boost	4. week	0.5–0.8	+0.3–0.6	0.8–1.4	1.8	0.6	400–700
SHIVA BLOOM korai + Cal+ + Amino+	5–6. week	1.0–1.4	+0.3–0.6	1.3–2.0	2.2	1.0	650–1000
SHIVA BLOOM peak + Cal+ + Amino+	7–9. week	1.2–1.6	+0.3–0.6	1.5–2.2	2.5	1.2	750–1100
SHIVA BLOOM end + Cal+ + Amino+	10. week	1.0–1.4	+0.3–0.6	1.3–2.0	2.2	1.0	650–1000
SHIVA FINISHER	11–12. week	0.7–1.0	+0.3–0.6	1.0–1.6	2.0	0.8	500–800
FLUSH – water only	13–14. week	0.0	+0.3–0.6	0.3–0.6	0.8	0.0	150–300

EC troubleshooting: EC too high → water with plain pH-adjusted water, check runoff EC · EC too low → increase by 20%, do not jump 2 steps · Hard tap water (EC > 0.6) → subtract tap water EC from your target!

SHIVA Vial calculator

How many vials do you need per season? Enter the number of plants and cycle parameters.

Number of plants

Cycle length (weeks)

Buffer

Watering Tips

Proper watering prevents the most common growing mistakes · 20% runoff rule · finger test · phase-by-phase guide

Growth Cycles – Water Requirements by Phase

Phase	Weeks	Characteristics
1 – Germination	1–2 weeks
2 – Seedling stage	2–4 weeks
3 – Vegetative stage	2–8 weeks
4 – Flowering stage	4–12 weeks

How to Water Seedlings in an Oversized Pot

When growing seedlings in a large container (e.g. 13 litres or bigger), it is important to water slowly, giving only a small amount at a time until the seedling has grown into the pot size.

Water slowly in a small circle around the stem – about 5 cm away from the base in every direction
If the seedling is larger, widen the circle to match the spread of the leaves
Always water in a circular motion until a small amount of runoff comes out of the bottom
Remove runoff water from the tray immediately so it is not reabsorbed
Do not water again until the top inch (first knuckle) feels dry to the touch

Tip: Pour the water into a separate cup first – this lets you easily water each plant in a circle without soaking the entire medium at once.

Overwatered Plants – Symptoms and Solution

Drooping and curling leaves are the first sign of overwatering. The leaves feel firm and curl downward from the stem to the tip – they begin drooping shortly after watering. If left uncorrected, it leads to yellowing and nutrient problems.

Solution:

Allow more time between waterings – restart slowly
Increase temperature and airflow to help moisture evaporate faster
Carefully poke a few aeration holes into the medium with a pencil
Always make sure the pot has proper drainage holes!

If plants droop before watering, they have likely used up their water – water sooner. If they droop after watering and do not recover quickly, the roots may be rootbound – a larger pot may be needed!

Correct Watering Method – Step by Step

Step	Action
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4

Some growers use the lift-the-pot method: wait until the pot feels light (plants have used up the water), then water. This is one of the most accurate ways to find the right watering rhythm.

Example Schedule – 20 Litre Pot (Early Stage)

Day	Water per plant	Notes
Day 1	500 ml
Day 3	500 ml
Day 6	500 ml
Day 8	750 ml
Day 11	750 ml
Day 14	1,000 ml
Day 17	1,000 ml
Day 20	1,250 ml
Day 23	1,500 ml
Day 26	1,500 ml
Day 29	2,000 ml
After this	Finger test + 20% runoff

This schedule is designed for a 20-litre pot, but your environment affects how much water your plants drink. Fabric pots dry out faster – monitor the pot weight!

Watering Mature Plants (30+ Days Old)

Ensure 10–20% runoff with every watering – add enough water so approximately 10–20% more drains out of the bottom
Let the top layer dry out – in soil, a few centimetres deep; in coco, until the first knuckle feels dry
Never let plants sit in standing water – roots will suffer from lack of oxygen
If you want to avoid runoff (water-only substrate), give approximately 2 litres per plant every 2–3 days

If the top of the medium stays wet for too long (more than 4–5 days), you need better drainage – or a small plant has been placed in an oversized pot.

Summary – Two Watering Stages

Stage	When to apply	Method
Early stage	While the top takes more than 2–3 days to dry out
Regular watering stage	Once the top dries out within 2–3 days

Important: Always wait until the top inch of the medium (first knuckle depth) feels dry before watering again. This prevents overwatering and keeps fungus gnats away.

Cannabis Pests

Cannabis-specific pests and pathogens – content coming soon.

Nutrient Deficiency Table

Plants require micro and macronutrients in small quantities, but their absence can cause significant yield loss. Recognizing visual symptoms is key to early intervention.

Macronutrients

N

Nitrogen

N

Main component of chlorophyll and proteins. Drives intensive leaf and shoot growth. Critical during the vegetative phase.

DeficiencyLower leaves yellow first, progressing upward. Slow growth, pale foliage.

P

Phosphorus

P

Root development, flower formation and energy transfer (ATP). Critical during flowering and fruit set.

DeficiencyLeaves turn purple-reddish, especially on the underside. Slow flowering, weak root system.

K

Potassium

K

Water and nutrient transport, turgor pressure, disease resistance. Especially important in the finishing phase.

DeficiencyLeaf edges brown and dry out (scorching). Weak stems, reduced resistance.

Ca

Calcium

Ca

Cell wall formation, root growth, nutrient uptake. Not mobile – continuous supply required.

DeficiencyYoung leaves deform, brown spots appear. BER (blossom-end rot) in tomatoes and peppers.

Mg

Magnesium

Mg

Center of the chlorophyll molecule. Photosynthesis, enzyme activity, aids phosphorus uptake.

DeficiencyInterveinal chlorosis: veins stay green, yellowing between them on older leaves.

S

Sulfur

S

Component of amino acids and proteins. Enzyme activator, supports terpene production.

DeficiencyUniform yellowing of young leaves (starts from top). Slow growth.

Micronutrients (Trace Elements)

Fe

Iron

Fe

Chlorophyll synthesis, nitrogen fixation, enzyme component. EDDHA chelate is pH-insensitive.

DeficiencyYoung leaves yellow, veins stay green. Most common on alkaline soils (pH>7).

Mn

Manganese

Mn

Chlorophyll synthesis, vitamin C and nitrogen metabolism. Better mobilized in acidic soil.

DeficiencyInterveinal chlorosis on young leaves, alkaline soil. Pale color, slow development.

Zn

Zinc

Zn

Component of enzyme systems, protein synthesis, growth hormone production.

DeficiencyShort internodes, small leaves, yellowing and spotting. Delayed maturity.

Cu

Copper

Cu

Reproduction, enzyme activity, chlorophyll synthesis. Aids root development and protein utilization.

DeficiencyYoung leaves yellow, then die. In extreme cases, leaves shrivel and become ragged.

B

Boron

B

Cell membrane, root and shoot growth, sugar transport. Critical for fruit set.

DeficiencyMore likely in alkaline soils. Growing points die, deformed leaves, bud drop.

Mo

Molybdenum

Mo

Nitrogen metabolism, protein synthesis, conversion of inorganic phosphates to organic forms.

DeficiencyTypical in acid soils. Pale, deformed leaves, slow growth.

Plants obtain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen from air and water – these make up the bulk of plant material. In addition to the 13 nutrients listed, these are also essential.

SHIVA Solution: SHIVA Bloom, Grow and Boost products contain EDDHA-chelated iron and a complete micronutrient package – stable at pH 3–9, immediately available. When deficiency symptoms appear, always check the pH value first!