If you grow plants in pots, you know that choosing the right substrate is key to your plants growing healthy and strong. But here comes the dilemma: how can you be sure that your plants are getting all the nutrients they need without complicating your life with mixtures and growing charts with more products than the cleaning section of a supermarket?
This is where ATA comes in, and especially ATA Terra products, ATAMI’s line of fertilisers designed for those looking for a complete, easy-to-use and excellent value for money solution for growing in universal substrate or soil.
Keep reading this blog post to find out why peat substrates are a great choice for growing in pots and why ATA Terra is the ideal option to get the most out of them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Why Grow in Potting Mix if You Use Pots?
2. Do You Need a Complete and Hassle-Free Fertilisation for Growing in Universal Substrate? ATA TERRA
a. The Perfect Combination: Janeco-Light-Mix + ATA Terra Fertilisers
b. Who are ATA Terra fertilisers for?
3. How to Use ATA Terra in Your Potted Plant Growing
4. Conclusion
Why Grow in Potting Mix if You Use Pots?
If you grow in pots, your substrate is probably not garden soil, but a special mix designed for growing in containers. These mixes, known as ‘potting substrate’ or ‘potting mixes’, are formulated with materials such as:
✅ Blonde and black peat – They retain water and air, creating a stable environment for the roots. Before the restrictions, this was the majority component. Stock of peat substrates can still be found but will eventually disappear for use in gardening and domestic cultivation.
✅ Bark, wood fibre or coco coir – Improve aeration and prevent the substrate from compacting. Since the restrictions they are increasingly popular as a growing medium. When properly treated they are very effective substrates, combining good water retention with good aeration.
✅ Perlite or vermiculite – These are ‘extras’ that give the mixture different properties, they can improve aeration or moisture retention.
✅ Organic matter – Such as worm castings and other types of fertilisers that provide nutrients and support microbial life in the soil.
This type of substrate has great advantages:
• It is easy to handle – It has a slight pH buffering capacity and good water retention.
• It ensures optimal root development – Roots grow without restrictions, as the mixtures are usually loose and airy.
• It allows for greater control over nutrition – Unlike natural soil, here you decide exactly what and how much food your plants receive.
However, there is one important detail: most substrates come with basic fertilisation that only lasts a few weeks. After that, you need to provide extra nutrients so that your plants continue to grow to their full potential. And that’s where ATA Terra comes in.
Do You Need a Complete and Hassle-Free Fertilisation for Growing in Universal Substrate? ATA TERRA
This is where ATA Terra becomes your best ally. This line of fertilisers is designed specifically to enhance cultivation in universal substrate based on peat, guaranteeing:
• A complete supply of nutrients – Everything your plants need, in the right proportions.
• Easy-to-use formulas – The liquid format saves you having to weigh out the amount of fertiliser gram by gram and having to dissolve it correctly. This line is very convenient and intuitive to use.
• Optimal results without overspending – ATAMI quality at an affordable price.
With ATA products, you just have to water with the right dose and let your plants do the rest. It’s the perfect choice if you’re looking for simplicity, efficiency and high-yield harvests.
The Perfect Combination: Janeco-Light-Mix + ATA Terra Fertilisers
ATA Terra products are formulated to get the most out of peat substrates, such as Janeco-Light-Mix, ensuring that your plants receive all the essential nutrients at every stage of their growth.
Janeco-Light-Mix, meanwhile, is a lightly fertilised peat and perlite substrate that works in ideal synchrony with ATA Terra Leaves and ATA Terra Max, which, thanks to their balance of macronutrients and micronutrients, provide:
🔹 Healthy and vigorous vegetative growth – With the perfect amount of nitrogen for optimal development.
🔹 An explosive flowering – With phosphorus and potassium in the right proportions for abundant production.
🔹 Greater resistance to stress and disease – Thanks to ingredients that reinforce the cellular structure of the plants.
Who are ATA Terra fertilisers for?
If you recognise yourself in any of these situations, these fertilisers are ideal for you:
✅ You are a grower who uses universal peat substrate, beginner-intermediate, and you want an intuitive, simple and effective fertilisation system.
✅ You grow in pots, either indoors or outdoors, and you are looking for a line that suits your substrate and your way of growing.
✅ You want quality without spending a fortune, choosing a reliable brand with years of experience in plant nutrition.
The ATA line offers you a balanced, practical and accessible nutritional system. Less hassle, better results.
How to Use ATA Terra in Your Potted Plant Growing
Applying ATA Terra is as easy as watering your plants. You don’t need to be an expert or make complex calculations. Just follow these steps:
1. Choose the key products according to the growth phase:
• For strong growth, use ATA Terra Leaves, with an NPK of 2-1-3, it provides nitrogen and balanced nutrition to stimulate leaf and root development.
• During flowering, switch to ATA Terra Max, which with an NPK of 2-2-4, provides the phosphorus and potassium necessary to support flowering and fruiting.
2. Follow the recommended dosage:
• Start with a low dose and adjust it according to the response of your plants.
Use the appropriate ATA Terra product with each watering or alternate with water-only waterings according to the needs of the crop.
3. Observe your plants and adjust if necessary:
If you notice slow growth or pale leaves, they may need a little more food. You can increase the dose as your plants grow and demand more.
• If the leaves show burnt tips, reduce the amount of fertiliser. Fertiliser is not good by default, nor in excess, and if in doubt, it is best to consult these indicative growing guides.
• Supplement with ATA CALMAG if you use rainwater, distilled water, or very soft water.
💡 Extra tip: Supplement with specific ATAMI additives, such as ATA Rootfast to boost root development or ATA PK 13-14 or Bloombastic to enhance the flowering, aroma and flavour of the harvest.
Conclusion: ATA Terra, Your Best Ally for Healthy and Productive Cultivation
Growing in pots doesn’t have to be complicated. With a good substrate and the right nutrition, you can get healthy plants and quality harvests without complicating your life or breaking the bank.
ATA Terra offers you:
✔️ Fertilisers designed for universal peat-based substrates.
✔️ Simplicity and effectiveness in every application.
✔️ Complete nutrition for the entire life cycle of your plants.
If you are looking for an easy, accessible and efficient system to improve your soil pot crops, ATA Terra is the ideal choice. Try it and discover why so many growers trust ATAMI to maximise their harvests.
