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Shogun Knowledge Base

Welcome to our growing information section. Here you’ll find a wealth of advice, videos, articles and frequently asked questions that will help you to get the best out of the Shogun nutrient range. Choose a section below to get started.

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SHOGUN coco fertiliser bottles

3 Disadvantages When Growing in Coco Coir

What is Coco Coir? Coco coir is one of the most popular growing substrates in the UK. But what exactly...

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5 litre bottle of Shogun Zenzym standing on a stone wall outdoors

Why Enzymes Like Zenzym Should Be in Every Grow Room

TLDR: Why Zenzym Works Zenzym: Your Root Zone’s Best Friend Clears out dead cell buildup, keeping roots clean for peak nutrient...

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Close-up of a Shogun Samurai Coco label sprinkled with pieces of coco coir

6 Crucial Facts Every Coco Grower Should Know

TLDR: Your Coco Coir Cheat Sheet 6 Essential Coco Tips, Fast Choose wisely: pith = absorbent, fibre = aerated, chips...

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Close-up of a 5 litre Shogun Samurai Coco bottle showing the samurai helmet label

9 Must-Knows Before Choosing a Coco Nutrient

TLDR: What to Look for in a Coco Nutrient Your Coco Nutrient Checklist: Coco-specific formula — balanced for Ca, Mg,...

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Shogun Samurai Coco A and B bottles in 1 litre and 5 litre sizes in front of a samurai helmet

AquaZen: The Hidden power in our Samurai Coco Nutrients

TLDR: AquaZen at a Glance AquaZen Solves the Dripper Problem (and Dry-Back in Fabric Pots) The problem: Standard drippers send...

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Shogun CalMag and Samurai Coco A bottles on a red background

How to Re-Wet Coco Bricks: A Grower’s Guide to Pre-Soaking

TLDR: Dry coco bricks are hydrophobic (repel water) and must be re-wet before planting. To get coco bricks ready for...

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