If there’s one thing we Dutch have mastered, it’s balance. We balance land and water, cheese and beer, and yes… windmills and modern engineering.
At Mills, we feed plants the same way, combining the natural power of organic nutrients with the precision of mineral nutrients (what most growers simply call “regular nutrients”), in a complete bio-mineral approach. One builds life in the medium. The other delivers nutrition with pinpoint accuracy. Together, they’re not just compatible, they’re unstoppable.
Organic nutrients for plant growth do more than supply NPK. They feed the whole underground crew: the microbes, fungi, and bacteria that make nutrients easier for roots to absorb.
Seaweed extract, humic, fulvic, and amino acids aren’t just nice-to-haves. They give plants the tools to grow stronger, recover faster, and keep nutrient flow steady. Over time, organics improve structure and water retention in your medium, building a foundation that supports healthier growth all season.
Think of it as investing in the plant’s support team and getting paid back in stronger plants above ground.
Mineral nutrients, often called regular nutrients, are the refined, water-soluble formulas growers use when they want precision feeding and consistent results.
They dissolve instantly and deliver precisely what’s in the tank to the roots without waiting for biological breakdown. That speed and predictability make them a favourite for:
From calcium-magnesium blends to soluble silica, mineral (regular) inputs let you steer nutrition like a pro, especially during the heavy demand of bloom.
Why the Different Names?
We use “mineral nutrients” at Mills because they are accurate and fit our bio-mineral philosophy. This approach blends natural organics with refined minerals for the best of both worlds.
Organic vs mineral nutrients isn’t about picking a side. They’re not rivals; they’re a winning team when played right. The real skill is knowing when organic nutrients and mineral nutrients each do their best work, and when to combine them for an actual bio-mineral feeding program.
Early on, use organics to get roots firing on all cylinders. As the crop moves into bloom, layer in mineral (regular) feeds to meet the exact demands of flower and fruit development. The organics keep uptake smooth while the minerals bring the horsepower.
That’s the Mills way: balance tradition and precision, like a Dutch cyclist cruising through rush hour without spilling their coffee.
Your ratio of organic to mineral nutrients isn’t fixed. It is a tool you adjust depending on your crop, conditions, and goals. For example, if you’re going to the gym, you’d change your training based on your aims. It’s the same for plants. Monitor the stages of growth and adapt the feed accordingly.
At Mills Nutrients, we innovate so you don’t have to and have everything you need to succeed, from germination to harvest.
