Cutting Edge Solutions Micro, 1 qt

3-Part Base Nutrient Foundation for the Entire Grow Cycle, 1 Qt

A well-constructed nutrient program starts with a reliable base. The CES 3-part system splits its macro and micronutrient delivery across three bottles, Micro, Grow, and Bloom, giving growers precise control over the nutrient profile at each stage of the plant's life cycle. Micro sits at the center of that system as the foundational component used through the entire cycle, vegetative and flowering alike.

The 1 qt bottle suits a home grower running Micro as the constant base through a full grow cycle on a handful of plants.

Key Features & Benefits

• Nitrogen and calcium base — provides nitrogen for growth and calcium for cell wall integrity as the foundational macronutrient base.
• Fortified with micronutrients — a comprehensive micronutrient blend delivers iron, manganese, zinc, boron, copper, and molybdenum alongside the base.
• Used the entire grow cycle — unlike Grow and Bloom, which phase in and out, Micro stays in the formula from early vegetative through the end of flower.
• Concentrated, add first — a highly concentrated formula that must be diluted and added to the reservoir first, ahead of any other CES component, to avoid lockout.
• Foundation of the 3-part system — used with CES Grow in vegetative and CES Bloom in flower as the constant baseline of the complete nutrient program.

Who Should Use CES Micro

Hydroponic and indoor growers running the CES 3-part base nutrient system who need the foundational nitrogen-calcium-micronutrient component that carries through from first vegetative watering to the end of flowering.

About Cutting Edge Solutions

CES Micro anchors the company's Base Family, the three-bottle Micro/Grow/Bloom system that Cutting Edge Solutions has built its broader catalog around since founder John “Uncle John” Piccirilli started the company in 2001. Cutting Edge Solutions runs its own domestic production, with a team of roughly 25 people handling formulation, bottling, and shipping in-house rather than outsourcing manufacturing. An in-house microbiologist supports quality control across the full CES lineup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CES Micro?

CES Micro is the foundational nitrogen and calcium base nutrient of the Cutting Edge Solutions 3-part system, fortified with micronutrients. It is used throughout the entire growth cycle, vegetative and flowering, as the constant base component of the nutrient program.

Why must Micro be added to the reservoir first?

CES Micro is highly concentrated and must be diluted in the reservoir before any other nutrient is added. Adding other components before diluting Micro can cause nutrient reactions, precipitation, and lockout, so always add and mix Micro first, then bring in the remaining components in the order the CES usage guide specifies.

Do I stop using Micro when I switch to bloom?

No, unlike CES Grow, which is completely omitted during the bloom phase, CES Micro is used throughout the entire growth cycle regardless of vegetative or flowering stage. When you switch to bloom you replace CES Grow with CES Bloom but keep using Micro.

Is CES Micro suitable for soil as well as hydroponics?

CES Micro is formulated for use in hydroponic systems. Check the CES usage guides for guidance on using CES nutrients in soil or other growing media, since dilution rates and feeding frequency can differ from hydroponic recommendations.

How do I mix Micro with Grow or Bloom?

Fill the reservoir with fresh water, add Micro, and mix thoroughly before introducing any other CES component. Once Micro is fully dissolved, add CES Grow during vegetative growth or CES Bloom during flowering at the ratio specified in the CES usage guide.