Essenza Verde Pack
Produced under EU Regulation 2019/1009 · 100% water-soluble powder · 1 sachet = 5 litres of irrigation water
A-B System – The simplicity of Essenza Verde
With the Essenza Verde Pack there is no A-B separation! SHIVA Grow and Amino+ can go into the same watering can. No complicated switching: one pack, one season, perfect results.
SHIVA Grow Essenza Verde
NPK12 – 6 – 30
Iron formEDDHA iron – effective across wide pH range
MagnesiumPrevention of deficiency states
Package24 sachets / box
Dosage (outdoor)1 sachet / 5 L · weekly
Dosage (indoor)1 sachet / 10 L · weekly
High K (30%) = yield, flavour, sugar concentration. N (12%) = shoot growth, chlorophyll. EDDHA iron = effective even in alkaline soil.
SHIVA Amino+
CompositionN 11.5% · 55% free L-amino acids
Amino acidsAsp, Glu, Gly, Pro, Ala, Ser + 9 more
Proline 7.57%Stress tolerance, frost protection
Serine 9.98%Cell membrane, water balance
Package12 sachets / box
Dosage1 sachet / 5 L · every two weeks
MixabilityMixable with Grow nutrient solution
55% free L-amino acids = direct protein synthesis without nitrification. Glycine (5.65%) = chlorophyll synthesis, more intense green. During stress (heatwave, drought) increase to weekly.
Product composition – Overview
| Product | NPK / Composition | Function | Package | Dosage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIVA Grow Essenza Verde | NPK 12-6-30 | Complete season nutrient – potassium-rich for yield | 24 sachets/box | 1 sachet / 5 L weekly (outdoor) 1 sachet / 10 L weekly (indoor) |
| SHIVA Amino+ | N 11.5% · 55% L-amino acid | Biostimulation, stress tolerance, nutrient uptake | 12 sachets/box | 1 sachet / 5 L every two weeks |
Mixing order – at every watering
| # | Step | Product | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fill can to ~70% with water | – | Do not add powder to a dry can |
| 2. | If pH > 7.0: pH corrector | SHIVA pH Down | 0.5 g / 5 L → ~0.3–0.5 pH reduction |
| 3. | SHIVA Grow Essenza Verde | 1 sachet / 5 L (outdoor) · 1 sachet / 10 L (indoor) | Stir thoroughly |
| 4. | SHIVA Amino+ (every two weeks) | 1 sachet / 5 L | Can be mixed with Grow in the same can |
| 5. | Top up to 5 L, stir | – | pH check: target 6.0–7.0 |
Annual Sowing Calendar
Polytunnel / greenhouse / balcony growing · ⚠ EU average dates – may vary with weather! Check local conditions.
Sowing / Seedling (S)
Growth phase (G)
Flowering / Ripening (F)
Harvest (H)
Avoid / Risk (!)
Rest (–)
Outdoor / Polytunnel
Indoor / Balcony / Container
Sowing Rotation
Continuous harvest throughout the whole season · 3-zone system
3-Zone Growing System
| Zone | Plants | Cycle length | Sowing rhythm | SHIVA programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fast – ongoing | Radish, Rocket, Lettuce, Pak Choi, Spinach | 3–5 weeks | 2–3 weekly successions | SHIVA Grow half dose (1 sachet / 10 L) |
| B Medium – main season | Cucumber, Courgette, Green beans | 6–10 weeks | 1× spring + optional in summer | SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L + Amino+ every two weeks |
| C Long – main crop | Tomato, Pepper, Aubergine | 4–5 months | 1× season (January seedlings) | SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L + Amino+ + SHIVA Cal+ separately |
SHIVA Essenza Verde 24 Grow + 12 Amino+ sachets are enough for a full season covering all three zones. The 12 Amino+ sachets applied every two weeks can be split between zones B and C.
Weekly Season Plan (February – November)
| Week / Month | Sow / Plant | Care | Harvest | SHIVA treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 (Feb.) | Tomatoes + Peppers seedlings in heated house (22–24°C) | – | – | SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 10 L (seedlings) |
| Weeks 3–4 | Lettuce tray A in tunnel · Radish tray B | Seedling watering | – | Lettuce + Radish: 1 sachet / 10 L |
| Weeks 5–6 (Mar.) | Courgette seedlings (20°C) · Rocket tray C | Water lettuce, radish | Radish tray B (25–28 days!) | Start Amino+ every two weeks (for seedlings) |
| Weeks 7–8 | Cucumber seedlings · Pak Choi tray D | All seedlings | Lettuce tray A · Rocket tray C | SHIVA Grow + Amino+ together |
| Weeks 9–10 (Apr.) | Plant tomatoes in tunnel · Lettuce tray E | Sideshot removal, tying | Pak Choi early leaves | Tomato: 1 sachet / 5 L full dose · SHIVA Cal+ separately! |
| Weeks 11–12 (after 15 May!) | Plant out Pepper + Cucumber + Courgette (after ice saints!) · Spinach tray F | Essential watering – transplant stress! | Lettuce tray E | Amino+ stress treatment after transplanting |
| Weeks 13–16 (Jun.) | Direct sow beans · Prepare autumn lettuce | Tomato flowering, pollination | Courgette 1st fruits! · Ongoing lettuce | Tomato SHIVA Cal+ 1.5 g / 5 L (critical phase!) |
| Weeks 17–20 (Jul.) | Sow autumn lettuce (in shade!) | Continuous harvest + daily watering | Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber – continuously! | Amino+ heat stress treatment |
| Weeks 21–24 (Aug–Sep.) | Sow autumn radish · Pak Choi · Spinach | Wind down summer crops | Beans · Pepper (can harvest green) | Reduce SHIVA Grow dose |
| Weeks 25–28 (Oct–Nov) | Winter lettuce in tunnel · Microgreens indoors | Close tunnel, monitor ventilation | Autumn lettuce, radish, pak choi | SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 10 L (cooler, slower growth) |
Balcony / Terrace Rotation – 4 Containers + 2 Trays
| Location | Spring (Mar–May) | Summer (Jun–Aug) | Autumn (Sep–Nov) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container 1 (20L+) | Cherry tomatoes (1 plant) | Tomato – continuous harvest | Leaf lettuce (after tomato) |
| Container 2 (20L+) | Pepper (1 plant) | Pepper – continuous harvest | Pak Choi / Spinach |
| Container 3 (10L) | Cucumber OR Courgette (1 plant) | Harvest, then switch to lamb's lettuce | Radish / Rocket |
| Container 4 (10L) | Mixed leaf lettuce (continuously) | Rocket + Radish (watch heat!) | Winter lettuce, Spinach |
| Tray 1 (shallow) | Radish (re-sow every 3 weeks) | Rest (heat) or shade | Radish autumn season |
| Tray 2 (shallow) | Rocket (continuously) | Basil / Dill | Microgreens (indoors) |
Tomato
Most important EU hobby garden plant · K-intensive · Ca supplementation essential · Outdoor planting: after 15 May!
Basic data medium
Temperature18–27°C (min. 13°C at night)
Light12–16 hrs / day, strong light
Seedling raising6–8 weeks, 22–25°C
Planting out (tunnel)March – April
Plant spacing50×60 cm
WateringEven – fluctuation = cracking!
Soil pH6.0–6.8
EC target (fruit)2.0–3.5 mS/cm
Total cycle90–120 days from seedling
Recommended varietiesMaskotka, Sweet Million, Tumbling Tom
Sideshot removal is essential for indeterminate varieties. BER (blossom end rot) = Ca deficiency + uneven watering.
SHIVA Essenza Verde programme
Seedling (weeks 1–6)SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 10 L · 1× weekly
Vegetative (weeks 7–10)SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly
Amino+ (from week 3)1 sachet / 5 L · every two weeks
Flowering (weeks 11–14)SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L + SHIVA Cal+ separately
Fruit ripeningSHIVA Grow continuously · K = flavour quality
SHIVA Cal+ (SEPARATE!)1–1.5 g / 5 L · weekly · ESSENTIAL
Before harvest5 days plain water only
NPK 12-6-30: K-rich formula = fruit density, sugar concentration, aroma. Amino+ proline content = drought tolerance during heatwaves. 55% free L-amino acids for direct uptake without nitrification.
NEVER mix SHIVA Cal+ with SHIVA Grow in the same can → precipitation! Always in a separate 5 L solution, 30 minutes after the NPK watering.
Complete Phase Plan
| Phase | Weeks | SHIVA Grow | SHIVA Amino+ | SHIVA Cal+ (separate!) | Watering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedling | 1–6 | 1 sachet / 10 L | – | – | 1–2× weekly |
| Early vegetative | 7–9 | 1 sachet / 5 L | – | – | 2× weekly |
| Vegetative + bud | 10–12 | 1 sachet / 5 L | 1 sachet every two weeks | 1 g / 5 L · 2× weekly | Daily |
| Flowering | 13–15 | 1 sachet / 5 L | 1 sachet every two weeks | 1.5 g / 5 L · 2× weekly | Daily, evenly! |
| Fruit ripening | 16–20 | 1 sachet / 5 L | 1 sachet every two weeks | 1 g / 5 L · 1× weekly | Daily, evenly! |
| Before harvest | last 5 days | – | – | – | Plain water only |
Pepper
Heat-loving · long raising period · K-rich formula required · Outdoor planting: after 15 May (ice saints)!
Basic data medium
Temperature20–28°C (heat-loving!)
Light14–16 hrs / day
Seedling raising8–10 weeks, 24–26°C
Planting out (tunnel)Late April – frost-free period
Plant spacing35–40 cm
Soil pH6.0–6.5
EC target1.5–2.5 mS/cm
Total cycle100–130 days
Recommended varietiesSnack pepper, Mini Bell, Lunchbox Red, Corno di Toro
ALWAYS pinch off the first 2–3 buds! This gives a stronger plant and significantly more fruit long-term.
SHIVA Essenza Verde programme
Seedling (weeks 1–8)SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 10 L · 1× weekly
Vegetative (weeks 9–12)SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly
Amino+ (from week 4)1 sachet / 5 L · every two weeks
Flowering to fruitSHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly
SHIVA Cal+ (SEPARATE!)1–1.5 g / 5 L · weekly
Mg sulphate (Epsom salt)0.5 g / 5 L · every two weeks
The potassium demand of pepper is outstanding – K = heat development, colour intensity, fruit density. SHIVA Grow with 30% K₂O covers this perfectly. Amino+ especially valuable during heat stress (above 35°C).
Complete Phase Plan
| Phase | Weeks | SHIVA Grow | SHIVA Amino+ | SHIVA Cal+ (separate) | Mg sulphate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedling | 1–8 | 1 sachet / 10 L · 1× weekly | – | – | – |
| Vegetative | 9–12 | 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly | 1 sachet every two weeks | 1 g / 5 L · 1× weekly | 0.5 g every two weeks |
| Flowering + fruit | 13–22 | 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly | 1 sachet every two weeks | 1.5 g / 5 L · 2× weekly | 0.5 g every two weeks |
Cucumber
Fast producer · high water demand · continuous harvest = continuous fruit
Basic data easy
Temperature22–28°C (min. 15°C at night)
Light10–14 hrs / day
Seedling raising3–4 weeks
Planting outLate April
Plant spacing40–50 cm (climbing support needed!)
WateringGenerous daily – high water demand
Soil pH6.0–6.8
EC target1.5–2.5 mS/cm
Cycle from seedling55–70 days
Recommended varietiesMarketmore, Spacemaster, Mini Munch (balcony)
Leaving ripe cucumbers on the plant stops new fruit formation. Daily harvest is ideal!
SHIVA Essenza Verde programme
Seedling (weeks 1–3)SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 10 L · 1× weekly
Vegetative (weeks 4–6)SHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly
Amino+ (from week 3)1 sachet / 5 L · every two weeks
Flowering + harvestSHIVA Grow 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly ongoing
SHIVA Cal+ (SEPARATE!)1–1.5 g / 5 L · 1–2× weekly
With daily cucumber watering the K content in SHIVA Grow stabilises the water balance. Amino+ every two weeks against heat stress – especially during July heatwaves.
Complete Phase Plan
| Phase | Weeks | SHIVA Grow | SHIVA Amino+ | SHIVA Cal+ (separate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedling | 1–3 | 1 sachet / 10 L · 1× weekly | – | – |
| Climbing + establishment | 4–6 | 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly | 1 sachet every two weeks | 1 g / 5 L · 1× weekly |
| Flowering + harvest | 7–12 | 1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly | 1 sachet every two weeks | 1–1.5 g / 5 L · 2× weekly |
| End of harvest | 12–14 | 1 sachet / 5 L · 1× weekly | 1 sachet (last application) | 0.5 g / 5 L |
Leafy Vegetables
Lettuce · Spinach · Rocket · Pak Choi – fast cycle, low nutrient demand
Leaf lettuce 21–30 days
Temperature12–20°C (optimum 15–18°C)
Light8–12 hrs / day
Sowing depth0.3–0.5 cm (also light germinator)
Plant spacing8–10 cm (leaf), 20 cm (head)
Soil pH6.0–7.0
SHIVA Grow1 sachet / 10 L · weekly (half dose!)
Amino+Not needed
Before harvest5 days plain water only
Recommended varietiesLollo Rossa, Oak Leaf, Batavia, Butterhead
SHIVA Grow at half dose is sufficient – overdosing = nitrate accumulation in leaves. The 30% K₂O in the 12-6-30 formula also improves disease resistance.
Spinach 28–42 days
Temperature7–18°C (cold-loving!)
Light6–10 hrs / day
Sowing depth2 cm
Plant spacing10 cm
Soil pH6.5–7.5 (does not tolerate acidity!)
SHIVA Grow1 sachet / 10 L · weekly
Amino+Not needed
Recommended varietiesMatador, Bloomsdale, Tyee
pH MINIMUM 6.5! In acidic soil it turns yellow and dies. Long day = bolts → grow only in spring and autumn.
Rocket 21–28 days
Temperature10–22°C (frost-hardy to –5°C!)
Light6–8 hrs / day
Sowing depth0.5–1 cm
Plant spacing10 cm (can also sow densely)
Soil pH6.0–7.0
SHIVA Grow1 sachet / 10 L · every two weeks
Amino+Not needed
Recommended varietiesRoquette, Wild Rocket, Wasabi Rocket
Very low nutrient demand – with too much fertiliser it becomes tasteless. Re-sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest.
Pak Choi 28–40 days
Temperature13–21°C
Light8–10 hrs / day
Sowing depth1 cm
Plant spacing15–20 cm
Soil pH6.0–7.5
SHIVA Grow1 sachet / 10 L · weekly
Amino+Not needed
Recommended varietiesShanghai Green (mini), Black Summer, Joi Choi
Mini Pak Choi varieties are harvestable in 25 days. Can be grown year-round in a polytunnel.
Courgette · Aubergine · Radish · Green Beans
Courgette easy · 45–60 days
Temperature18–28°C
Seedling raising3–4 weeks
Plant spacing60×80 cm (large plant!)
Soil pH6.0–6.8
SHIVA Grow (veg.)1 sachet / 5 L · 1–2× weekly
SHIVA Grow (flowering)1 sachet / 5 L · 2× weekly
Amino+1 sachet / 5 L · every two weeks from flowering
SHIVA Cal+ (SEPARATE!)1 g / 5 L · 1× weekly from flowering
Recommended varietiesRomanesco, Black Beauty, Patio Star (balcony)
Manual pollination recommended when bees are scarce. Continuous harvest = continuous yield.
Aubergine demanding · 100–130 days
Temperature22–30°C (very heat-loving!)
Seedling raising8–10 weeks, 25–28°C
Plant spacing50×60 cm
Soil pH5.8–6.5
SHIVA Grow1 sachet / 5 L · weekly (seedling: 10 L)
Amino+1 sachet / 5 L · every two weeks (heat stress!)
SHIVA Cal+ (SEPARATE!)1 g / 5 L · weekly
Recommended varietiesBlack Beauty, Hansel (mini), Listada de Gandia
No growth below 18°C, loses flowers below 15°C. Only growable in a tunnel or on a south-facing balcony in the EU.
Radish 18–28 days
Temperature10–18°C (optimum 14–16°C)
Sowing depth1–1.5 cm
Plant spacing5×10 cm
Soil pH6.0–7.0
SHIVA GrowHALF dose: 1 sachet / 10 L · weekly
Amino+Not needed
Recommended varietiesCherry Belle, French Breakfast, Münchner Bier
HALF dose essential! Too much N = bolts, hollow root. Pause in midsummer (above 25°C = avoid).
Beans easy · 50–65 days
Temperature18–25°C
Sowing depth3–4 cm (direct sow!)
Plant spacing10 cm row, 30 cm between rows
Soil pH6.0–7.0
SHIVA Grow1 sachet / 10 L · weekly (use sparingly!)
Amino+Optional – every two weeks
Recommended varietiesBorlotti, Purple Teepee, Goldmine
N-fixing legume – own root nodules fix N. The K content of SHIVA Grow is valuable for fruit quality.
SHIVA Essenza Verde – Dosages
All amounts per 5 litres of irrigation water · 1 sachet = 1 dose
pH and EC target values – Overview
| Plant | pH target | EC seedling (mS/cm) | EC vegetative | EC fruit / harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | 6.0–6.8 | 0.8–1.2 | 1.5–2.5 | 2.0–3.5 |
| Pepper | 6.0–6.5 | 0.8–1.2 | 1.2–2.0 | 1.5–2.5 |
| Cucumber | 6.0–6.8 | 0.8–1.2 | 1.5–2.5 | 1.5–2.5 |
| Leaf lettuce | 6.0–7.0 | 0.4–0.6 | 0.8–1.5 | – |
| Spinach | 6.5–7.5 | 0.4–0.6 | 0.8–1.2 | – |
| Courgette | 6.0–6.8 | 0.6–1.0 | 1.0–1.8 | 1.5–2.5 |
| Aubergine | 5.8–6.5 | 0.8–1.2 | 1.5–2.0 | 1.5–2.5 |
| Radish | 6.0–7.0 | 0.3–0.5 | 0.6–1.0 | – |
| Green beans | 6.0–7.0 | 0.4–0.6 | 0.8–1.2 | – |
Mixing order – at every watering
| # | Step | Product | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fill can to ~70% with water | – | Do not add powder to a dry can |
| 2. | If pH > 7.0: pH corrector | SHIVA pH Down | 0.5 g / 5 L → ~0.3–0.5 pH reduction |
| 3. | SHIVA Grow Essenza Verde | 1 sachet / 5 L (outdoor) · 1 sachet / 10 L (indoor) | Stir thoroughly |
| 4. | SHIVA Amino+ (every two weeks) | 1 sachet / 5 L | Can be mixed with Grow in the same can |
| 5. | Top up to 5 L, stir | – | pH check: target 6.0–7.0 |
| 6. | SHIVA Cal+ (separate application!) | 1–1.5 g / 5 L – SEPARATE can | 30 minutes AFTER the NPK watering! |
SHIVA Cal+ must NEVER go into the same solution as SHIVA Grow → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ precipitation! All nutrients become unusable.
SHIVA Plant Wash – Basic Substances plant wash · Fungal and pest prevention
Spray 1× weekly · Not in irrigation water! · Also suitable for organic growing · No EU approval required
When to spray?Every week, preferably morning or evening
Dosage1 sachet / 0.5 L water · as spray
For what?Prevention of powdery mildew, aphids, botrytis, mites
Important!NOT in irrigation water – spray only. Do not mix with fertiliser!
Prevention is much more effective than treatment – do not wait until fungal symptoms appear. Regular weekly spraying = clean, healthy plant all season.
Identifying and correcting deficiency symptoms
| Symptom | Missing nutrient | Mainly which plant | Immediate solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even yellowing of lower leaves | Nitrogen (N) | Lettuce, Spinach, Leafy vegetables | Increase SHIVA Grow dose OR Amino+ 1 sachet / 5 L |
| Purple/red colouring on leaf underside, stems | Phosphorus (P) | Tomato, Pepper in cold conditions | Check pH – P only taken up between 6.0–7.0 |
| Leaf edge burn · Blossom end rot (BER) | SHIVA Cal+ | Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Courgette | SHIVA Cal+ 1.5 g / 5 L IMMEDIATELY (separate application!) |
| Yellowing BETWEEN veins – young leaves | Magnesium (Mg) or Iron (Fe) | Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber | FIRST STEP: check pH! pH > 7.0 = Fe blockage. Epsom salt 1–2 g / 5 L |
| Leaf distortion, curling | SHIVA Cal+ or Boron (B) | Tomato, Pepper | SHIVA Cal+ + Mg sulphate |
| Flower drop, hollow fruit | Boron (B) | Tomato, Pepper, Courgette | Boric acid 0.3 g / 1 L foliar spray |
| Bolting / flowering through | Heat stress / long day | Lettuce, Rocket, Spinach, Radish | Amino+ + shading in summer |
| Weak rooting, slow development | Phosphorus (P) / general stress | In every seedling phase | Amino+ 1 sachet / 5 L + set pH 6.0–6.5 |
Quick diagnosis – where does the symptom appear?
| Where? | What does it mean? | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Starts on lower / old leaves | Mobile element (N, P, K, Mg) – plant relocates it to young parts | Increase SHIVA Grow dose |
| Appears on young / tip leaves | Immobile element (Ca, Fe, Mn, B) – cannot move back | Check pH FIRST! pH > 7 = Fe blockage |
| Even across whole plant | General nutrient deficiency OR pH error | Measure EC + pH → SHIVA basic programme |
The EDDHA iron in SHIVA Grow is effective across a wide pH range – EDTA iron in other products only works below pH 6.5. A real advantage with alkaline tap water (pH 7.2+).