Which is better for a commercial hydroponic program?

The Plant-Prod 22 lb pail. At about $12.50 per lb it is far cheaper per pound, and it publishes 1:100 and 1:200 injector concentrate rates for stock tanks.

Which is cheaper for a home grower?

Drip Hydro at $159.99 at Tractor Supply Co as of November 7, 2026. The 5 lb size is easier to use up before it clumps, and the up-front cost is $115 lower.

Does Drip Hydro have a stronger micronutrient blend?

Yes on most elements. It has more iron (8.13% vs 7%), manganese (2.60% vs 2%), zinc (1.30% vs 0.4%) and molybdenum (0.98% vs 0.06%). Plant-Prod has more boron (1.3% vs 0.98%).

Is the Plant-Prod pail worth the extra $115?

Yes if you mix solution regularly. You get about 4.4 times the product for $115 more, so the cost per pound is less than half. For occasional use, the Drip Hydro pail is the better buy.

Can either one be used as a complete fertilizer?

No. Both are micronutrient supplements. You still need separate nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium sources.

Which lasts longer in storage?

The Plant-Prod 22 lb pail lasts longer in terms of total product, but a large pail can absorb moisture once opened. The 5 lb Drip Hydro container is easier to use up before it clumps.

Plant-Prod Chelated Micronutrient Mix vs Drip Hydro 5 lb Micronutrient Fertilizer

Buy the Drip Hydro 5 lb Powder D if you want a smaller, cheaper pail for a home or small greenhouse program: $159.99 at Tractor Supply Co as of November 7, 2026. Buy the Plant-Prod 22 lb pail if you mix nutrient solution regularly at commercial volume and want the lower cost per pound: $275.00 at Custom Hydro as of November 7, 2026. The Plant-Prod pail costs $115 more up front but delivers about 4.4 times the product, so it is far cheaper per pound.

Today the Drip Hydro 5 lb Micronutrient Fertilizer costs $115.01 less at its best price.

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