House & Garden Aqua Flakes Starter Kit

A Starter Kit for House & Garden's Recirculating Base Nutrient System

Trying a new base nutrient system usually means committing to a full-size bottle of each part before knowing whether it fits your setup, which is an awkward first step for a grower who just wants to test the system. The House & Garden Aqua Flakes Starter Kit removes that friction by pairing one bottle each of Part A and Part B, the two components of House & Garden's low-ppm base nutrient for recirculating hydroponic systems, in a single kit.

This kit is sized for a first-time buyer or hobbyist testing Aqua Flakes on a small recirculating setup, such as a single ebb and flow table or DWC bucket, before committing to a larger size.

Key Features & Benefits

• One bottle each of Part A and Part B — everything needed to start feeding with the complete two-part system
• Low-ppm formulation — built for recirculating systems, which are more sensitive to nutrient buildup than run-to-waste setups
• Suited to recirculating hydroponic systems — works with ebb and flow, DWC, aeroponics, and rockwool on a recovery drain
• Sized for first-time use — lets a grower test the system before committing to a larger size

Who Should Use This Starter Kit

Growers trying House & Garden's Aqua Flakes system for the first time on a small recirculating setup, such as a single ebb and flow table or DWC bucket, will benefit from starting with this kit before scaling up to larger bottles.

About House & Garden

House & Garden is a nutrient and additive brand established in 1990 by William Van De Zwaan, whose family had a background in Dutch horticultural glasshouse production; the company formulates its base nutrients and additives in small batches, filtering its process water through multi-stage ceramic filtration. Hydrofarm acquired House & Garden in 2021, and the brand's manufacturing and research operations are based in Humboldt County, California, building a product line of base nutrient systems and root, flowering, and growth additives sold to growers in dozens of countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in this starter kit?

It includes one bottle each of Aqua Flakes Part A and Part B, the two components of House & Garden's low-ppm recirculating base nutrient. Both parts are needed together to feed a full growth cycle.

How do I mix Part A and Part B?

Add equal amounts of Part A and Part B directly to your reservoir water, mixing thoroughly between additions. Never combine the two concentrates together before they reach the water, since mixing them at full strength can cause nutrient lockout.

What hydroponic systems is this kit designed for?

It's built for recirculating hydroponic applications, including ebb and flow, deep water culture, aeroponics, and rockwool systems with a recovery drain. Its low-ppm formulation suits systems where the same nutrient solution cycles past the roots repeatedly.

When should I upgrade from the starter kit to full-size bottles?

Once you've confirmed Aqua Flakes works for your setup and dialed in your feeding schedule, moving to a larger bottle size cuts down on how often you need to reorder. House & Garden sells Part A and Part B separately in sizes up to 1000 L for growers scaling up.

How do I know how much to use?

Use an EC/PPM meter to measure your reservoir after mixing and adjust the amount added until you reach your target nutrient strength. Follow label directions for a starting dose, then fine-tune from there based on your plants' response.