{"product_id":"technaflora-sugardaddy","title":"Technaflora Sugar Daddy | Sugars, Vitamins \u0026 Amino Acids for Flavour and Aroma (AVAILABLE FROM END OF OCTOBER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnaflora SugarDaddy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mild-aroma nutrient supplement made for every stage of growth, from seedling and veg through to flower. Despite the name, it is \u003cstrong\u003enot just a carbohydrate supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e20 plant-available amino acids with only about 2% cane sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, so growth stays strong through every transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino acids are the building blocks of proteins and signalling molecules, supporting the processes that drive \u003cstrong\u003eplant growth, metabolism, nutrient utilisation and overall plant performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cane sugar is only a small part of the formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Technaflora SugarDaddy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne bottle for every stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in veg and in flower, from seedling to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier seedlings and transplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speeds up early development and gets young plants ready for transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter flavour and aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings out the natural aromas and flavours of flowering and fruiting plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, soilless or hydro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suits a wide range of substrates and systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWon't change your EC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly soluble and chemically stable, so it does not bind with other nutrients in solution or shift your electrical conductivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits any feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with all Technaflora products or any high-quality soluble fertiliser, and helps plants take up more of what you give them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of \u003cstrong\u003e20 plant-available amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eabout 2% cane sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside mineral salts, vitamins and iron, all in soluble form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade By Technaflora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnaflora has spent \u003cstrong\u003emore than 30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e making products that think differently, and SugarDaddy is one of the most unusual. It was developed in the \u003cstrong\u003eJungle Boys R\u0026amp;D rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e and is now made in Technaflora's own production facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Benefits You'll Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong plant structure in veg:\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid frame is the key to a good final yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess transition stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooths out cuttings, transplanting and the switch to low-nitrogen bloom feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps bloom growth vigorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbohydrates, proteins and fats keep being made even on low-nitrogen flowering feeds, which protects essential oil production and the aroma of flowers and fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthier substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improves microbial activity in gardening substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra useful in the reproductive stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugars give plants a simple source of energy and amino acids support protein synthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to your normal nutrient mix. It does not change EC, so it will not push your feed strength up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose it at the suggested rate below, or follow the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Usage In Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun SugarDaddy at \u003cstrong\u003e12 mL per gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 3.2 mL per litre) through your irrigation system. You can start it from \u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1 of flower\u003c\/strong\u003e, or hold off until \u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, when buds are really starting to develop. Week 5 is the best place to start if you want it working hardest when it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRunning It With Athena\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugarDaddy works with any high-quality soluble fertiliser, so add it to your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/collections\/athena\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e feed at the rate above, whether you run the Pro Line (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/athena-pro-core\"\u003eCore\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/athena-pro-grow\"\u003eGrow\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/athena-pro-bloom\"\u003eBloom\u003c\/a\u003e) or the Blended Line (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/athena-blended-grow-ab\"\u003eGrow AB\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/athena-blended-bloom-ab\"\u003eBloom AB\u003c\/a\u003e). Keep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/athena-blended-cleanse\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthena Cleanse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in your programme to keep drippers and the root zone clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep Your Lines Clean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugarDaddy contains sugar and amino acids, and microbes feed on both, so your \u003cstrong\u003eirrigation lines need cleaning more often\u003c\/strong\u003e than they do with a standard feed. Flush your lines regularly, and run a dedicated cleaner between runs to keep drippers and pipework clear. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/house-garden-drip-clean\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden Drip Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/dutch-pro-keep-it-clean\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDutch Pro Keep It Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse A Good Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun \u003cstrong\u003ea good filter on your feed line\u003c\/strong\u003e as well, so anything that does build up is caught before it reaches your drippers. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/high-pressure-60-micron-water-filter-8bar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfec 3\/4\" 60 Micron Mesh Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a solid choice, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/3-4-high-pressure-60-micron-filter-cartridge\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereplacement cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are available so you can swap them out quickly when they need changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Size Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1L:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good fit for smaller grows or trying it for the first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4L:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bigger bottle for larger grows or regular use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10L:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best value for bigger gardens and regular feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnaflora SugarDaddy gives your plants steady energy and amino acids from seedling to harvest, with the flavour and aroma to match.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TECHNAFLORA","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":57649826595189,"sku":"13963","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"4L","offer_id":57649826627957,"sku":"13964","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10L","offer_id":57657885655413,"sku":"13972","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9092\/7032\/files\/technaflora-nutrients-technaflora-sugardaddy-1l-4l-flavour-aroma-booster-1262453298.jpg?v=1791927437","url":"https:\/\/www.thehydrobros.com\/products\/technaflora-sugardaddy","provider":"The Hydro Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}