What Goes Into Humboldts Secret Golden Tree
Golden Tree is the all-stage additive in the Humboldts Secret line, and the current formula carries a 0-0-2 label. The maker lists three working parts. Kelp is there for root and shoot growth. Carbohydrates feed microbial activity in the root zone and support uptake. Trace minerals round it out for flowering and plant resilience. Older descriptions from the brand also mention amino acids in the blend. Humboldts Secret does not publish a full derived-from list online, so the ingredient detail stops there. It is a concentrated liquid, and the brand warns that a little goes a long way. It goes into the reservoir or watering can as a drench, and it can also be applied as a foliar spray. The company pitches it for soil, coco, DWC, aeroponics and other hydroponic setups. It works next to any base nutrient rather than replacing one.
Golden Tree Rates on the Humboldts Secret Feeding Chart
The brand's feeding chart splits the rate by stage and uses total PPM as the guide. In veg, add 1–2 mL per gallon to the reservoir first, then bring the base nutrient up to 800–1000 PPM. In bloom, Golden Tree goes to 2–5 mL per gallon, and the base comes up to 1000–1300 PPM. The product label adds that recirculating hydro systems should run at half strength. It also caps use at three times a week when stacking it with other additives. Start at the bottom of each range and watch the plants before moving up. At the lower bloom rate, this pail makes roughly nine thousand gallons of solution. That is why this size belongs in commercial rooms feeding from large tanks every day. Smaller gardens will use a quart or gallon long before it ages on the shelf. Decant into a smaller jug for daily mixing, since measuring milliliters from a full pail is awkward. Store it sealed, cool and out of direct light.
Key Features
- 0-0-2 Formula: A light potash analysis that will not throw off the base nutrient program.
- Kelp: Supports root and shoot growth through veg and bloom.
- Carbohydrates: Feed microbial activity in the root zone and help plants take up nutrients.
- Trace Minerals: Round out the feed through flowering.
- Stage-Based Chart: Lower rates in veg, higher in bloom, with PPM targets for the base feed.
- Any Growing Method: Used in soil, coco, DWC and aeroponics, as a drench or foliar spray.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Humboldts Secret |
| Guaranteed Analysis (N-P-K) | 0-0-2 |
| Key Ingredients | Kelp, carbohydrates, trace minerals |
| Veg Rate (Feed Chart) | 1–2 mL per gallon; base to 800–1000 PPM |
| Bloom Rate (Feed Chart) | 2–5 mL per gallon; base to 1000–1300 PPM |
| Hydroponic Systems | Half strength, per the product label |
| Frequency Cap | No more than 3 times per week when stacked with other additives |
| Application | Reservoir, drench or foliar spray |
| Size | 5 gallons |