Liebig's Barrel

The Law of Minimums Aspiring hobbyists often fall prey to what might be called the ‘more is more’ fallacy. As we learn about how plants use nutrients to function and thrive, our natural inclination is to look to add to the system to improve results. This tendency is reinforced by bold manufacturer claims for products heralded as ‘best kept secrets’ and on forums assuring ‘explosive growth’ with this or that product. This is not to say that we don’t believe in the value of the various nutrients … [Read more...] about Liebig’s Barrel: A Paradigm for Thinking about Nutrients