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Vegetative Growth Boosters
Growth boosters are designed to support plants during the vegetative stage, helping encourage stronger development, healthier structure and more vigorous overall growth. Used alongside a balanced base nutrient programme, they can help indoor growers build stronger plants before flowering begins.
At Acorn Horticulture, we supply a range of growth boosters in the UK for indoor growers using coco, soil and hydroponic systems. Whether you are feeding under grow lights or building a full setup with grow tents and measuring tools, growth boosters can help strengthen your vegetative feed programme.
Superthrive Vitamin and Hormone Plant Additive
Price range: £15.00 through £249.00 incl. Vat
Superthrive is a well-known vitamin and hormone plant additive designed to support healthier growth, help plants recover from stress and provide a useful boost across a wide range of growing situations.
- ✔ Concentrated liquid formula that goes a long way
- ✔ Ideal as a plant pick me up during periods of stress or transplanting
- ✔ Suitable for house plants, vegetables, trees and flowers
- ✔ Can be used to support both vegetative growth and flowering programmes
- ✔ Available in 120ml, 480ml, 960ml, 3.8l and 9.5l sizes
- ✔ Popular plant health additive for routine care and recovery support
House and Garden Amino Treatment Growth Booster
Price range: £35.00 through £80.00 incl. Vat
House and Garden Amino Treatment is a plant growth and flowering booster designed to support stronger development through both vegetative growth and bloom. Used alongside a regular feeding programme, it helps growers encourage healthier foliage, stem strength, root activity and improved fruit quality, with 250ml and 1L bottle options available.
- ✔ Supports vigorous plant growth and productive flowering
- ✔ Helps promote balanced foliage distribution and stronger plant structure
- ✔ Encourages active photosynthesis and improved stem development
- ✔ Supports healthy root activity during key growth stages
- ✔ Aims to assist fruit production and sugar development
- ✔ Available in 250ml and 1L bottle sizes to suit different grow setups
House and Garden Roots Excelurator Root Stimulator
Price range: £39.00 through £69.00 incl. Vat
House and Garden Roots Excelurator is a powerful root stimulator designed to support fast root development, improve the root environment and help plants maintain healthy white roots in a wide range of growing systems.
- ✔ Encourages rapid root mass development during early and active growth
- ✔ Helps maintain a healthier rhizosphere around the root zone
- ✔ Forms a protective film around roots while still allowing nutrient uptake
- ✔ Useful for supporting plants affected by stressed or discoloured roots
- ✔ Suitable for growers looking to improve root establishment in the growing medium
- ✔ Available in 250ml, 500ml and 1L sizes to suit different garden and grow room needs
Budlink Silicon Supplement for Plant Growth | 1L and 5L
Price range: £20.00 through £59.00 incl. Vat
BudLink is a highly soluble silica-based nutrient supplement designed to support stronger plant development, better nutrient uptake and improved crop structure throughout both vegetative growth and flowering. Available in 1L and 5L sizes, it is a practical addition to a wide range of feeding programmes.
- ✔ Highly soluble source of silicon for routine nutrient programmes
- ✔ Helps support stronger plant structure and improved cell development
- ✔ Assists more efficient uptake of nutrients
- ✔ Helps reduce moisture loss during active growth
- ✔ Supports plant resilience and natural defence response
- ✔ Available in 1L and 5L options to suit different grow sizes
B’Cuzz Soil Booster 1L
£21.00 incl. Vat
B'Cuzz Soil Booster 1L is a soil-specific plant booster designed to support healthy substrate life, stronger root development and improved nutrient availability throughout the growing stage.
- ✔ Formulated especially for cultivation in soil
- ✔ Helps support beneficial micro-organisms and bacteria in the root zone
- ✔ Encourages a more balanced and biologically active substrate
- ✔ Contains essential chelated micro-nutrients to help reduce deficiency risk
- ✔ Supports root system development from the growing phase onwards
- ✔ Suitable for daily use during the growing stage as part of your feed routine
B’Cuzz Coco Booster 1L
£21.00 incl. Vat
B'Cuzz Coco Booster 1L is formulated for growers using coco substrates who want to support strong root development, better substrate balance and reliable micronutrient availability throughout the growing cycle.
- ✔ Specially composed for cultivation in coco
- ✔ Helps encourage beneficial micro-organisms and bacteria in the root zone
- ✔ Supports biological balance and stability in the substrate
- ✔ Contains essential chelated micro-nutrients to help reduce deficiencies
- ✔ Promotes healthy root system development from the growing phase onwards
- ✔ Suitable for daily use in the nutrient solution during the growing stage
What Are Growth Boosters?
Growth boosters are additives used during the vegetative stage to support stronger plant development and a more vigorous growth pattern. They are used alongside base nutrients to help plants build a solid structure before the flowering stage begins.
These products are commonly used by indoor growers who want to optimise early and mid-cycle development.
Why Use Growth Boosters?
Growth boosters are designed to support the period when plants are focusing on leaf, stem and root development.
- Supports stronger vegetative growth
- Works alongside base nutrients and feeding programmes
- Helps build healthier plant structure before flowering
- Useful in coco, soil and hydroponic systems
- Can help growers fine-tune early-stage plant performance
Using growth boosters can help create a stronger foundation for the later flowering stage.
When to Use Growth Boosters
Growth boosters are normally used during the vegetative phase, when plants are actively developing leaves, stems and roots. This is the stage where strong structural growth is especially important, as it affects how well the plant can support future flowering.
Once plants move into flowering, many growers shift towards bloom boosters and flowering-specific support products.
Growth Boosters and Feeding Programmes
Growth boosters are commonly used as part of a wider feeding strategy alongside:
- Base nutrients for everyday feeding
- Beneficial products to support plant health and root performance
- pH management products to maintain feed balance
- Bloom boosters for use later in the cycle
This helps growers build a more complete and stage-specific indoor feeding programme.
Growth Boosters and Growing Media
Growth boosters can be used across a wide range of indoor growing systems, including:
This flexibility makes them useful for growers across a wide range of indoor setups and feeding styles.
Who Are Growth Boosters Best For?
Growth boosters are ideal for growers who want to encourage stronger vegetative development and create better plant structure before flowering. They are especially useful in fast-growing indoor environments where growers want more control over performance and plant progression.
They can be used by both beginners and more experienced growers as part of a balanced feeding programme.
Helpful Guides for Plant Nutrition and Growth
If you want to learn more about feeding plants and supporting strong development, explore our guides:
- The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Plant Nutrient Needs
- Understanding the Role of Nutrients in Hydroponic Gardening
- The Role of pH and EC in Maintaining Plant Health in Hydroponic Systems
These guides will help you build a stronger and more effective indoor feeding routine during the vegetative stage.
Shop Growth Boosters in the UK
At Acorn Horticulture, we stock growth boosters for indoor growers across the UK. Whether you want to support stronger vegetative growth, improve plant structure or build a more complete nutrient schedule, our range is designed to help you get more from the early stages of your grow.
Browse our full range above to find the right growth booster for your setup.
FAQs
What is a growth booster?
A growth booster is an additive used during the vegetative stage to support stronger plant development alongside base nutrients.
When should I use growth boosters?
They are usually used during vegetative growth, before the plant moves into flowering.
Can growth boosters be used in coco and hydroponics?
Yes, many growth boosters are suitable for coco, soil and hydroponic feeding systems.
Do growth boosters replace base nutrients?
No, they are normally used in addition to your regular nutrient programme rather than instead of it.
