1. Advanced Nutrients — Brand & Philosophy
Advanced Nutrients (AN) is a Canadian fertilizer brand known for its pH Perfect technology and a wide product line. The company states that it develops its fertilizers specifically for cannabis in its own laboratory.
The AN product system is divided into 3 tiers:
- Hobbyist — basic package
- Expert — more additives included
- Grand Master — full additive suite
2. pH Perfect Technology
Proprietary technology: nutrients automatically adjust pH to the 5.5–6.3 range.
- Chelate matrix: pH Perfect carries an extensive matrix of chelates — including zwitterionic chelates — alongside fulvic and humic acids, which is what keeps micronutrients available across a wide pH range
- Buffering agents: maintain stable pH
- Limitations: only works with AN base nutrients; source water with EC > 0.4 may reduce effectiveness
- You should still measure pH periodically to verify
3. Base Nutrients: Grow – Micro – Bloom (3-part)
| Part | Function |
|---|---|
| Grow | Nitrogen and potassium for veg |
| Micro | Backbone, used throughout |
| Bloom | Phosphorus and potassium for flowering |
- Dosage: follow the label or the Nutrient Calculator at advancednutrients.com
- Rule: always mix MICRO first, then add Grow or Bloom
4. Key Additives
| Product | Timing |
|---|---|
| Big Bud | Weeks 2–4 bloom |
| Voodoo Juice | First 2 weeks veg + bloom |
| B-52 | Throughout |
| Overdrive | Weeks 5–6 bloom |
| Flawless Finish | Final week |
5. Feeding Schedule (Hobbyist)
| Phase | Week | Additives |
|---|---|---|
| Veg | 1–3 | Voodoo Juice + B-52 |
| Early Bloom | 4–5 | Big Bud starts week 5 |
| Peak Bloom | 6–8 | Big Bud + B-52 |
| Late Bloom | 9–10 | Overdrive + B-52 |
| Flush | 11 | — |
Autoflower: shorten schedule and reduce dosage by 20–30%
6. Tips & Common Mistakes
Tips
- Use the Nutrient Calculator at advancednutrients.com
- Start at 50% of recommended dosage
- pH Perfect works best with RO water or EC < 0.3
- Do not mix AN with nutrients from other brands
- Keep solution temperature at 18–22°C for Voodoo Juice
Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Big Bud throughout bloom → excess PK, lockout
- Mixing Grow and Micro simultaneously → Ca precipitation
- Using Overdrive and Big Bud in the same week → overload
- Not flushing at the end when using AN synthetic nutrients
- Buying counterfeit AN → no pH Perfect technology
References
- Advanced Nutrients (2026). Nutrient Calculator. advancednutrients.com
- Alchimia Grow Shop (2023). Advanced Nutrients feed charts. alchimiaweb.com
- 420 Fast Buds (2025). AN Feeding Chart for Autoflowers. 2fast4buds.com
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational and reference purposes only. Cannabis cultivation must comply with the laws in force in your country. In the Kingdom of Thailand, comply with the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Re: Controlled Herbs (Cannabis), B.E. 2568 and Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2569.