{"title":"Nutrient Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour complete nutrient kits that take a plant from seedling through to harvest in a single purchase, priced from $79.95 to $384.95. Brands include Byron Bay Gold, Terra Aquatica and the CYCO Platinum Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA kit makes sense if you're setting up for the first time and don't want to work out which bottles pair with which, or if you're moving to a new brand and would rather take the whole program at once than piece it together over a few orders. Every kit on this page is a matched set from one brand, so the ratios are already sorted and a feed chart tells you what to run each week. Treat the numbers on that chart as a ceiling for ideal conditions rather than a starting point. Most growers run 50 to 70% of label strength and build up based on how the plants respond, and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/terra-aquatica-feeding-guide-ec-targets-australia\"\u003efeeding guide and EC targets article\u003c\/a\u003e covers the stage-by-stage ranges and the variables that decide how much your plants can actually use. If you're just starting out, we'd point you at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/byron-bay-gold-slab-of-gold-complete-3-stage-a-b-hydroponic-nutrient-kit-australia\"\u003eByron Bay Gold Slab of Gold\u003c\/a\u003e. It's the easiest of the four to run and it finishes well, which is a hard combination to get right on a first grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather build your own program, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/base-nutrients\"\u003eBase Nutrients collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers two-part and three-part systems on their own, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/additives\"\u003eAdditives and Boosters\u003c\/a\u003e covers what goes on top once your base feed is dialled in. Seeing problems already? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hydroponic-troubleshooting-index-identify-and-fix-any-grow-problem\"\u003eTroubleshooting Index\u003c\/a\u003e covers common nutrient issues in a fast, dot-point format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich kit is best for a beginner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold. It's a three-stage A and B program, so you're only ever mixing two bottles at a time, and the stages tell you when to change rather than leaving you to judge it. It's also Australian made and finishes well, which matters more on a first grow than having every additive available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I follow the feed chart dose exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTreat it as a ceiling, not a target. The printed dose assumes ideal light, temperature and root health, and most growers get better results starting at 50 to 70% of label strength and increasing based on plant response. Check EC after mixing rather than trusting the millilitres, since your water's starting EC changes what you end up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a kit cheaper than buying the bottles separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot always, and it's worth checking. What a kit reliably saves you is the guesswork and the freight on multiple orders, since everything arrives together in one parcel. Compare the kit price against the individual products before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a nutrient kit last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on how many plants you're running and how big your reservoir is. A 1L kit generally covers one full cycle for a small tent. Larger kits and 5L sizes stretch across several cycles. Unopened bottles keep for about 2 years, and once opened you'll want to use them within 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need additives if I buy a kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Every kit here is complete on its own and includes a feed chart that runs to harvest. Additives are optional extras once your base feeding is consistent, not something the kit is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a nutrient kit in soil as well as hydro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost of them, yes. Soil holds nutrients differently to an inert medium, so start at 50 to 70% of the hydroponic dose and adjust from there based on how the plants respond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I start with the biggest kit to save money?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGenerally no. Nutrients have a shelf life, so a large kit you can't get through in two years costs more than it saves. Start with the smallest kit that covers a full cycle and size up once you know what you actually get through.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terra-aquatica-novamax-starter-kit-500ml","title":"Terra Aquatica NovaMax Starter Kit (500ml) | 1-Part Hydroponic Nutrient System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"quick-answer-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"quick-answer-title\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"quick-answer-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree 500ml bottles cover the full cycle: Grow, Bloom and FinalPart for ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo CalMag supplements, PK boosters or separate trace element additives needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to growers wanting the simplest possible complete nutrient program to start with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips fast from within Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTerra Aquatica NovaMax Starter Kit | 1-Part Hydroponic Nutrient System Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Terra Aquatica NovaMax Starter Kit is the most straightforward way to start a complete hydroponic nutrient program in Australia. Three 500ml bottles cover the full grow cycle from seedling to harvest: NovaMax Grow for vegetative growth, NovaMax Bloom for flowering, and FinalPart for the final ripening phase. No CalMag supplements, no PK boosters, no separate trace element additives. Everything your plants need from seedling to harvest is in these three bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is NovaMax and Why Is It Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNovaMax is a true 1-part nutrient system, which is a specific technical claim that most nutrient brands cannot make. A true 1-part formulation contains every macro, micro, and trace element a plant requires in a single bottle at the correct ratios. Most nutrients marketed as 1-part still require CalMag or additional supplements to fill nutritional gaps. NovaMax does not. One bottle of Grow or Bloom is genuinely complete nutrition for the plant stage it targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is a hybrid mineral-organic system using highly purified minerals combined with natural humic extracts. This combination delivers the speed and precision of synthetic mineral nutrition with the soil biology benefits of organic humic compounds. The result is fast uptake, strong root zone development, and the kind of flavour and terpene expression that pure synthetic systems often struggle to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a maximum dose of 2.5ml per litre, NovaMax is one of the most concentrated hydroponic nutrients available in Australia. The 500ml starter kit covers a full crop cycle for most growing setups, making it an efficient entry point for growers trying the system before committing to larger volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included in the Starter Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaMax Grow 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e  -  The vegetative formula. High nitrogen with balanced phosphorus and potassium, structured for the vegetative phase to drive root mass, stem strength, and canopy development. Use from seedling establishment through to the first signs of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaMax Bloom 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e  -  The flowering formula. Elevated phosphorus and potassium with reduced nitrogen to support bud initiation, development, and density. Switch to Bloom at the first signs of flower formation and run through to the final week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalPart 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e  -  The late-stage ripening stimulant. Not a flush solution  -  FinalPart sends a hormonal signal to the plant that its life cycle is ending, triggering accelerated ripening, increased essential oil and terpene production, and metabolisation of residual nutrient salts. Use at 5ml per litre for the final 10 days of the flowering cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use the NovaMax Starter Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShake vigorously before every use. NovaMax contains organic elements that settle between uses. Failing to shake before measuring will produce inconsistent dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the vegetative phase, use NovaMax Grow at 0.5 to 2.5ml per litre depending on growth stage and plant size. Start at the lower end for seedlings and increase as the canopy develops. For the flowering phase, switch to NovaMax Bloom at 0.5 to 2.5ml per litre. For the final 10 days, switch to FinalPart at 5ml per litre and feed with plain water in alternating irrigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNovaMax is compatible with all hydroponic systems including DWC, NFT, recirculating drip, ebb and flood, coco coir, and soil. The pH-stabilised formula maintains solution stability across a broad temperature range, which is particularly useful for Australian growers dealing with summer reservoir temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-combo-meter-ph-ec-temperature-australia\"\u003eBluelab Combo Meter\u003c\/a\u003e for pH, EC, and temperature monitoring across all three bottles. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/what-ec-should-i-run-hydroponic-guide-australia\"\u003eEC guide for Australian growers\u003c\/a\u003e covers target ranges for NovaMax across different crop types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Terra Aquatica NovaMax the same as General Hydroponics FloraNova?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Terra Aquatica was formerly the European arm of General Hydroponics and NovaMax is the same core formulation as FloraNova Grow and FloraNova Bloom. The starter kit format is equivalent to the FloraNova series starter packs. Feed charts from either brand are interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to add CalMag with NovaMax?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. NovaMax is formulated to be a complete single-bottle solution. CalMag supplementation is not required when using NovaMax Grow or Bloom at the recommended dose rates. This is one of the primary advantages over 2-part and 3-part systems that require separate calcium and magnesium supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use NovaMax in coco coir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. NovaMax works across soil, coco coir, and all hydroponic systems. Coco growers typically run slightly higher EC levels than soil growers. Start at the lower end of the dose range and increase based on plant response. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/why-does-ph-keep-dropping-hydroponics-australia\"\u003epH management guide for Australian water conditions\u003c\/a\u003e for tips on maintaining stable pH in coco systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is FinalPart and when should I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e FinalPart is a late-stage ripening stimulant, not a nutrient flush. It signals the plant to accelerate its ripening process, increase essential oil production, and metabolise residual nutrient salts accumulated over the grow cycle. Use it at 5ml per litre for the final 7 to 10 days of flowering. Do not use it alongside NovaMax Bloom  -  FinalPart replaces Bloom in the final phase, it does not supplement it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does NovaMax compare to TriPart?\u003c\/strong\u003e NovaMax is a 1-part system  -  one bottle per growth stage, simplified feeding schedule, no ratio adjustment required. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/terra-aquatica-tripart-micro\"\u003eTriPart\u003c\/a\u003e is a 3-part system that gives you precise ratio control across all three bottles at every growth stage. NovaMax suits growers who want simplicity and reliable results. TriPart suits growers who want maximum control and flexibility. Both are proven systems used professionally across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terra Aquatica (formerly General Hydroponics Europe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e NovaMax Grow 500ml, NovaMax Bloom 500ml, FinalPart 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e True 1-part hybrid mineral-organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 to 2.5ml per litre (Grow and Bloom), 5ml per litre (FinalPart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e DWC, NFT, coco coir, ebb and flood, recirculating drip, soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full grow cycle  -  seedling through to harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terra Aquatica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43140782817343,"sku":"TA-NOVAMAX-KIT-500","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/6898\/8479\/files\/NovaMax-Starter-Kit-1.jpg?v=1776406916"},{"product_id":"byron-bay-gold-slab-of-gold-complete-3-stage-a-b-hydroponic-nutrient-kit-australia","title":"Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold | Complete 3-Stage A+B Hydroponic Nutrient Kit Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"quick-answer-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"quick-answer-title\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"quick-answer-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundles all three Byron Bay Gold stages, Veg, Flower and Fruit A+B, into one streamlined kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise, stage-specific nutrition across the entire plant lifecycle from a single purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to growers setting up the full system for the first time, rather than buying stages separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips fast from within Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed to Harvest Perfection with the Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByron Bay Gold Slab of Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete hydroponic nutrient kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for Australian growers. Combining all three stages of the Byron Bay Gold system, Veg A+B, Flower A+B, and Fruit A+B, into one streamlined bundle, this professional-grade kit delivers precise, stage-specific nutrition across the entire plant lifecycle. No complicated feeding schedules. No expensive additives. Just consistent, high-yield results across hydroponics, coco coir, and soil, from first feed to final harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Inside the Slab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1, Veg A+B (Vegetative Nutrient):\u003c\/strong\u003e High-nitrogen formula for rapid root development, fast canopy growth, and thick stems. 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Never mix concentrates directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 to 6.2 for hydroponics and coco coir systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeg A+B, 1L Twin Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower A+B, 1L Twin Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit A+B, 1L Twin Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 6L Complete Nutrient Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold is the complete, all-in-one \u003cstrong\u003ehydroponic nutrient kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for Australian growers who want maximum yield, superior crop quality, and professional results, without the complexity of multi-additive feeding programs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I mix Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold correctly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways add nutrients to water, never add water to concentrated nutrients. Fill your reservoir with the target volume of fresh water first, then add each part of Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold separately, stirring between additions. If using a multi-part formula, add micro or Part A first, then grow or bloom, then any additives. Measure pH and EC after mixing and adjust to your target range, typically 5.8 to 6.2 pH and 1.4 to 2.2 EC for most crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the shelf life of Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnopened, Byron Bay Gold Slab of Gold has a shelf life of 2 years when stored in a cool, dark location out of direct sunlight. Once opened, use within 12 months. Shake or stir well before each use as some formulations can settle. 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