Botanicare Sweet Berry Plant Food | 1gal

Carbohydrate and Bio-Polyphenol Supplement for Flavor and Aroma, 1gal

Fruit and flower quality depends on more than nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — the compounds that drive flavor, aroma, and finished brix content come from separate biosynthesis pathways a base feed does not directly target. Botanicare Sweet Berry Plant Food supports biosynthesis of those metabolic compounds, providing carbohydrates for energy and brix, esters and bio-polyphenols for flavor, aroma, and fatty oil synthesis, and secondary trace elements for photosynthesis.

The 1gal size fits regular indoor growers feeding Sweet Berry through a full flowering and finishing cycle.

Key Features & Benefits

• Carbohydrate energy source — supplies energy inputs that support brix development in fruits and flowers.
• Esters and bio-polyphenols — contribute to flavor, aroma, and fatty oil synthesis during finishing.
• Secondary trace elements — supports ongoing photosynthesis alongside the flavor-focused compounds.
• Guaranteed analysis — 1.50% magnesium and 2.00% sulfur, supplied alongside the carbohydrate and polyphenol blend.

Who Should Use Sweet Berry

Growers finishing fruits and flowers who want to support flavor, aroma, and brix development beyond what a standard NPK program covers are the fit for Sweet Berry. It layers onto an existing feeding schedule rather than replacing it.

About Botanicare

Botanicare, founded by Treg Bradley in Chandler, Arizona, has been part of the Hawthorne Gardening Company portfolio since Hawthorne Hydroponics, a Scotts Miracle-Gro subsidiary, acquired the brand in 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sweet Berry Plant Food do?

Sweet Berry supports the biosynthesis of the compounds behind flavor, aroma, and brix, supplying carbohydrates for energy, esters and bio-polyphenols for flavor and aroma, and secondary trace elements for photosynthesis. It is a supplement rather than a complete base fertilizer.

What is the guaranteed analysis?

Sweet Berry Plant Food is guaranteed at 1.50% magnesium and 2.00% sulfur. Those secondary nutrients work alongside the carbohydrate and bio-polyphenol content rather than replacing a full NPK base program.

When should I use Sweet Berry during the grow cycle?

It is typically used during flowering and finishing, when flavor, aroma, and brix development matter most. Follow the label's dilution rate for your feeding schedule.

Do I still need my regular base nutrients?

Yes, Sweet Berry is a supplement built around carbohydrates, esters, bio-polyphenols, and trace elements, not a full macronutrient program. Keep your base NPK feeding schedule in place and add Sweet Berry alongside it.

What does 'brix' mean and why does Sweet Berry target it?

Brix is a measurement of dissolved sugar content, commonly used as an indicator of fruit and flower quality. Sweet Berry supplies carbohydrate energy inputs specifically to support that brix development during finishing.