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Athena Blended Bloom A

Part A of Athena's 2-part liquid bloom base — N-K dominant, chelated micros, no dry salts.

Athena Blended Bloom A (4-0-5) is the nitrogen- and potassium-side half of Athena's 2-part liquid flowering base — used in equal parts with Bloom B throughout the entire flowering phase to deliver complete, repeatable bloom nutrition across any media or irrigation method. No dry salts to weigh, no sediment to clog lines.

4-0-5
N-P-K
2–7 mL per gallon
Dose Rate
5 Gallon (LQ-BLA-5G)
Container Size
Sediment-Free Liquid
Form Factor

What It Is

Athena Blended Bloom A is Part A of the Athena Blended Line's two-part liquid flowering base nutrient. With an N-P-K of 4-0-5, it provides the calcium, nitrogen, and potassium backbone of the bloom feed, keeping phosphate and sulfate sources separated in concentrated form to prevent precipitation before dilution. Part A is always paired with Bloom B (0.7-6-5) in equal volumes — together they form a complete, single-stage flowering solution.

The formula is built around top-grade mineral macronutrients and EDTA/EDDHA-chelated micronutrients — including iron, zinc, manganese, molybdate, and boron — carried in a fully liquid, pre-dissolved base. No measuring dry powders, no heat-dissolving, no batch-to-batch variability from inconsistent mixing. Pour, dilute, feed.

Who It's Built For

The Blended Line was developed for operations that want Athena's nutrient chemistry in a ready-to-dose liquid format — multi-room indoor facilities, greenhouse operators running Dosatron or automated injection panels, and craft-scale licensed producers who want a clean, documented feed program without the infrastructure overhead of large dry-salt mixing systems.

The 5-gallon format (SKU: LQ-BLA-5G) is the standard commercial entry point: enough volume to meaningfully reduce per-dose handling vs. 1-gallon jugs, without committing to drum storage. Bloom A is also available in 55-gallon and 275-gallon tote formats for operations running continuous fertigation at scale — ask about bulk sizing when you request a quote.

Key Features

Sediment-free and compatible with all irrigation infrastructure — drip, flood-and-drain, recirculating DWC, aeroponics, and fine-head dripper manifolds. Athena notes that trace micro-particles can occasionally appear in some water conditions but will not affect elemental balance or system compatibility.

Chelated micronutrient delivery (EDTA and EDDHA iron forms) broadens the effective uptake window across a wider pH range and across water types — RO, soft well, municipal. This means the feed stays productive even when solution pH drifts between irrigation events, which matters in high-frequency fertigation programs.

Dosing is adjustable throughout flowering: the published range is 2–7 mL per gallon, used in equal amounts with Bloom B. Athena publishes a full 13-week Blended Line feed schedule with week-by-week EC and pH targets — start there, then dial using runoff EC readings and plant response.

How It Fits a Commercial Build

Bloom A and Bloom B replace every bloom-phase bottle in a multi-product program with two inputs. That simplicity is operationally significant at scale: fewer SKUs to receive, store, and track; fewer injection-panel ports to manage; fewer points of mixing error. Combined with Athena's published procedures for Dosatron panel configuration and RDWC systems, the Blended Line is a documented, auditable feed program — useful for facilities that need consistency across multiple cultivation staff or multiple rooms.

For operators using RO water or inert media (coco, rockwool), Athena's Blended CaMg supplement pairs alongside Bloom A and B to correct calcium and magnesium demand that base bloom nutrition alone may not fully cover. Athena PK (0-4-5) can be introduced in mid-to-late flower as a supplemental P-K push without destabilizing calcium or magnesium availability — both are stocked by HSC as part of the full Blended Line program.

Specifications

Product NameAthena Blended Bloom A
SKULQ-BLA-5G
BrandAthena
Product LineBlended Line
N-P-K4-0-5
FormPre-dissolved liquid concentrate
Container Size5 Gallon
Application Rate2–7 mL per gallon of water (flowering phase)
Use StageFlowering — used equally with Bloom B throughout entire bloom phase
Micronutrient ChelationEDTA and EDDHA iron forms; zinc, manganese, molybdate, boron also chelated
Media CompatibilityRockwool, coco coir, peat/soilless, DWC/recirculating, soil
Irrigation CompatibilityDrip, Dosatron, flood-and-drain, hand-water, fine-head drippers

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to use Bloom A and Bloom B together, or can I run just Part A?

Bloom A and Bloom B must be used together in equal volumes. Part A carries the calcium, nitrogen, and potassium side of the bloom formula; Part B carries phosphorus, additional potassium, and magnesium sulfate. Neither part delivers a complete nutrient profile on its own — running one without the other will create significant elemental gaps. Always dose equal mL of A and B per gallon.

Is Bloom A compatible with my existing Dosatron or fertigation injection system?

Yes. The Blended Line is formulated sediment-free and is compatible with Dosatron injectors, automated dosing panels, drip emitters, and fine-head drippers. Athena publishes specific Dosatron panel configuration procedures for the Blended Line. Do not combine Part A and Part B in concentrated, undiluted form — always add each part separately to water.

We run RO water in coco. Is Bloom A enough, or do we need additional calcium and magnesium?

In most RO/coco programs, Bloom A and B alone will not fully satisfy calcium and magnesium demand. Athena recommends supplementing with their Blended CaMg product when running RO water or inert media like coco or rockwool. Add CaMg per Athena's published feed schedule and adjust based on runoff EC and any deficiency signals.

What's the difference between the Athena Blended Line and the Pro Line for commercial operations?

Both lines use compatible Athena nutrient chemistry. The Pro Line (dry water-soluble concentrates) is designed for large commercial operations mixing high-volume nutrient tanks — lowest cost per gallon at scale, but requires dry powder handling and batch mixing infrastructure. The Blended Line is a pre-dissolved liquid that's ready to inject or dilute directly — better suited for facilities prioritizing ease of handling, documentation simplicity, and reduced mixing labor, at a higher per-gallon cost than Pro Line dry.

Can I get Bloom A in 55-gallon or 275-gallon tote formats for a high-volume facility?

Yes. Athena Blended Bloom A is available in 1-gallon, 5-gallon, 55-gallon drum, and 275-gallon IBC tote sizes. The 5-gallon SKU listed here (LQ-BLA-5G) is the standard commercial starting point. Contact HSC for bulk drum or tote pricing and lead time — bulk formats reduce per-gallon cost and reorder frequency for multi-room operations.

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