yan402 How does a 4:1 stock suddenly become a perfect 1:1 PK nutrient?
In this video I break it down the simple growmie way — no complicated math, no chemistry degree, just real-world logic using Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) and 59% phosphoric acid.
I’m using a basic KOH stock of 100g per 1 liter of water, because it dissolves perfectly, stays liquid, and makes the whole PK process easy to control.
One liquid is strong, one is weak — and once you understand that, the 4:1 vs 1:1 confusion disappears instantly.
This is the simple reason why:
4 parts KOH stock + 1 part phosphoric acid = 1:1 PK
If you’re into DIY nutrients, KOH extractions, or you just want to understand PK ratios in a way that actually makes sense, this video is for you.
Part 2 will cover how to create any PK ratio you want the easy way — without formulas or overthinking.
We grow together, growmies 🌱🔥
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Safety Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only.
Potassium Hydroxide and Phosphoric Acid are dangerous if mishandled.
Wear goggles, gloves, and work in a ventilated space.
Everything shown here is what I do for my own grow experiments.
You are responsible for your own safety.
YouTube link:
https://youtube.com/shorts/54n2o_52TFY?si=TX9XwXPzmw40Y1QM
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Week 2. Vegetation
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2500 PPM
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yan402 Welcome to Part 2!
In Part 1 we learned the most important thing:
my phosphoric acid is way stronger than my KOH stock,
which is why 4 parts KOH and 1 part acid gives a perfect 1:1 PK.
Now in Part 2, I’m showing you the simple growmie method to create ANY PK ratio you want — without complicated math, no chemistry lessons, and no headaches.
Just real-world logic you can use immediately.
The only rule you need to remember is this:
In my setup, the acid is about 4× stronger.
Once you know that, everything becomes easy:
Want more potassium? Use more KOH stock.
Want more phosphorus? Use more acid.
PK 1:1 → 4:1
PK 2:1 → ~2:1
PK 3:1 → ~1.5:1
PK 1:2 → flip it
It’s simple, clean, and growmie-friendly.
This is the system I use to build my FERMAKOR PK mixes for bloom, transition, and veg support — and it works perfectly in real grows.
Part 3 will show the actual PK recipes I use and how I scale them into bottles for full grow cycles.
We grow together, growmies 🌱🔥
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Safety Disclaimer
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This video is for educational purposes only.
Potassium Hydroxide and Phosphoric Acid are dangerous if mishandled.
Wear goggles, gloves, and work in a ventilated space.
Everything shown here is what I do for my own grow experiments.
You are responsible for your own safety.
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/v_cVbgvnMUA?si=PcmDhJKr4CLAnUYc