Botanicare Vitamino 1-0-0 - 5gal

Vitamin and Amino Acid Supplement for Accelerated Growth Environments, 5gal

Accelerated growing environments push plants to build tissue and run metabolic processes faster than a standard feeding program always accounts for, and vitamins or amino acids in short supply can become a bottleneck even when the macronutrient program looks complete. Botanicare Vitamino 1-0-0 contains select vitamins and all 20 essential amino acids that act as enzyme cofactors to trigger biochemical pathways in plant tissue.

The 5gal size suits growers mixing Vitamino into feedings frequently enough to justify a larger container than 2.5gal.

Key Features & Benefits

• Select vitamin blend — supplies vitamins that support plant metabolic function alongside a base nutrient program.
• All 20 essential amino acids — acts as enzyme cofactors that trigger biochemical pathways in plant tissue.
• Balanced growth support — supports balanced development in accelerated growing environments.
• Grow and bloom stage use — can be used at any time during both the grow and bloom stages.

Who Should Use Vitamino

Growers running accelerated or high-intensity feeding environments who want to support the vitamin and amino-acid side of plant metabolism, in addition to a standard macronutrient program, are the fit for Vitamino. It can be used during both grow and bloom.

About Botanicare

Treg Bradley founded Botanicare in Chandler, Arizona; Hawthorne Hydroponics, a Scotts Miracle-Gro subsidiary, acquired the brand in 2016, and it now operates within the wider Hawthorne Gardening Company portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vitamino do?

Vitamino supplies select vitamins and all 20 essential amino acids, which act as enzyme cofactors to trigger biochemical pathways in plant tissue. It supports balanced growth in accelerated environments rather than supplying macronutrients on its own.

When during the grow cycle should I use Vitamino?

It can be used at any time during both the grow and bloom stages rather than one specific window. Follow the label's dilution rate for whichever stage you're feeding.

What are enzyme cofactors and why do they matter?

Enzyme cofactors are compounds, including certain amino acids, that enzymes need to carry out their biochemical reactions in plant tissue. Supplying them through Vitamino supports those reactions running efficiently rather than being limited by a shortfall.

Do I still need my base nutrient program?

Yes, Vitamino is a 1-0-0 supplement built around vitamins and amino acids, not a complete feeding program, so it is meant to be layered onto an existing base nutrient schedule. Continue your regular feeding alongside it.

Is Vitamino only for high-intensity growing environments?

It is formulated with accelerated growth environments in mind, but its vitamin and amino-acid support is not exclusive to those setups. Growers in standard growing conditions can use it as a general metabolic supplement as well.