Terra Aquatica NovaMax Starter Kit (500ml) | 1-Part Hydroponic Nutrient System

Terra Aquatica NovaMax Starter Kit | 1-Part Hydroponic Nutrient System Australia

The 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.

What Is NovaMax and Why Is It Different

NovaMax 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.

The 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.

At 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.

What Is Included in the Starter Kit

NovaMax Grow 500ml - 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.

NovaMax Bloom 500ml - 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.

FinalPart 500ml - 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.

How to Use the NovaMax Starter Kit

Shake vigorously before every use. NovaMax contains organic elements that settle between uses. Failing to shake before measuring will produce inconsistent dosing.

For 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.

NovaMax 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.

Pair with the Bluelab Combo Meter for pH, EC, and temperature monitoring across all three bottles. The EC guide for Australian growers covers target ranges for NovaMax across different crop types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terra Aquatica NovaMax the same as General Hydroponics FloraNova? 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.

Do I need to add CalMag with NovaMax? 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.

Can I use NovaMax in coco coir? 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 pH management guide for Australian water conditions for tips on maintaining stable pH in coco systems.

What is FinalPart and when should I use it? 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.

How does NovaMax compare to TriPart? NovaMax is a 1-part system - one bottle per growth stage, simplified feeding schedule, no ratio adjustment required. TriPart 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.

Product Details

• Brand: Terra Aquatica (formerly General Hydroponics Europe)
• Kit contents: NovaMax Grow 500ml, NovaMax Bloom 500ml, FinalPart 500ml
• System type: True 1-part hybrid mineral-organic
• Dose rate: 0.5 to 2.5ml per litre (Grow and Bloom), 5ml per litre (FinalPart)
• Compatible with: DWC, NFT, coco coir, ebb and flood, recirculating drip, soil
• Use: Full grow cycle - seedling through to harvest