In a small, fixed container a young plant will take longer to dry because the roots are underdeveloped. EC needs to be higher so the plant has enough food to grow. As the roots develop, dry down becomes quicker and EC can be reduced. Because irrigation frequency increases, the media fertility stays in the optimum range.
Crop Charging also promotes the internal storage of nutrients, carbohydrates and proteins in vital syncs within the plant tissue. While EC is high and food is available, the plants build up these storage sites for later use without compromising day-to-day growth. Later in the plants’ life cycle, it will utilize this stored energy for flower production.