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General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros vs Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack

These are not substitutes. FloraPro Calcium + Micros is one half of a two-part commercial system: a calcium and micronutrient powder you run in the A tank all cycle alongside a separate Grow, Bloom or Late Bloom B tank. Cropsalt's starter pack is a complete five-part program with veg, bloom and finisher formulas in one box. Buy Cropsalt if you want a full feed schedule you can run start to finish. Buy FloraPro Calcium + Micros only if you are already committed to the FloraPro system or need a calcium and trace-element backbone for your own program. Cropsalt's 4.9 rating from 117 buyers backs its ease of use; FloraPro's strength is lot-tested consistency for large-scale dosing.

  • Choose the FloraPro Calcium + Micros if you run the FloraPro two-tank system or need a high-calcium, micronutrient A-tank powder built for continuous injector feeding.
  • Choose the Cropsalt starter pack if you want one complete program covering veg, bloom and finishing without buying separate stage products.

Prices

  • General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros: $25.95 at DS Garden Supplies (checked today)
  • Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack: $75.00 at CS Consulting (checked today)
  • Difference: the General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros is $49.05 cheaper than the Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack today
General Hydroponics
General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros 14-0-0 + 17% Ca

General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros

General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros 14-0-0 + 17% Ca

$25.95at DS Garden SuppliesChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • High calcium load with a full chelated micronutrient package in one powder
  • Built for continuous liquid feed and injector systems
  • Lot-tested consistency suits large commercial rooms
  • No fillers or dyes
Cons
  • Only half a program; you must buy a separate B tank product for each stage
  • Cannot be mixed with the B tank in concentrate
  • Powder needs full dissolving before it goes through injectors
  • Little owner feedback compared with Cropsalt
Cropsalt
Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack

Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack

4.9(117 ratings)
$75.00at CS ConsultingChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • Complete veg, bloom and finisher program in one starter pack
  • Published grams per gallon and a set EC target make dosing simple
  • Works across coco, peat, soil, rockwool, DWC and AutoPot
  • Buyers report healthy plants, easy weighing and no nutrient burn
  • Feed chart unchanged since 2016
Cons
  • Five parts means more bottles to store and measure
  • One reviewer reported nutrient lockout in veg
  • Cake finisher adds a step in the final 14 days
  • Sterility protocol calls for bleach dosing twice a week

What separates them

General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + MicrosCropsalt 1lb Starter Pack
Role in a feeding programOne component: the A tank, paired with a separate FloraPro Grow, Bloom or Late Bloom in the B tankA complete program: Veg A/B, Bloom A/B and Cake finisher in one box
Calcium17% calcium, including chelated calcium, from ammonium calcium nitrate double saltMultiple calcium sources across the line
MicronutrientsIncludes chelated boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zincTrace elements supplied through the A/B pairs; no separate micro product needed
Stage flexibilitySame A tank all cycle; you swap only the B tank productSeparate veg and bloom formulas plus a 14-day Cake finisher
Dosing and mixingPowder must be dissolved fully and kept out of concentrate contact with the B tankFinely ground, doser and stock tank ready, with published grams per gallon for each stage
Feed strength approachFollow the FloraPro chart for your stageSet EC from start to finish, about 1.5 EC at full strength
Substrate coverageDesigned for commercial hydroponic media of all typesListed for coco, peat, soil, rockwool, DWC and AutoPot
Track recordTechnical-grade inputs, lot-tested consistency, no fillers or dyesSame feed chart since 2016, 4.9 of 5 from 117 ratings, zero dyes

Price history

$75.00$6.47
Nov 9Nov 10
  • General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros: lowest $6.47 on Nov 9 at PADI-Dja; $30.52 on Nov 10.
  • Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack: lowest $75.00 on Nov 9 at Cropsalt Nutrients; $75.00 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

General Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + Micros

  • DS Garden SuppliesNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $25.95Checked 1 h ago
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    $95.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack

  • Urban Grow Garden SupplyNew

    In stockShips from Canada · priced in CAD (CA$99.99) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $70.73Checked 1 h ago
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  • CS ConsultingNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $75.00Checked 1 h ago
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  • Happy HydroNew

    In stock

    $96.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • Cropsalt NutrientsCheck price at Cropsalt Nutrients
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Specs compared

SpecGeneral Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + MicrosCropsalt 1lb Starter Pack
NPK ratio14-0-0—
Total nitrogen14.0%—
Ammoniacal nitrogen0.9%—
Nitrate nitrogen13.1%—
Calcium17.0%—
Chelated calcium0.47%—
Boron0.06%—
Copper0.02%—
Iron0.30%—
Manganese0.09%—
Molybdenum0.007%—
Zinc0.02%—
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SpecGeneral Hydroponics FloraPro Calcium + MicrosCropsalt 1lb Starter Pack
Veg feed rate—4.6g Veg A + 3.1g Veg B per gallon
Bloom feed rate—5.1g Bloom A + 2.6g Bloom B per gallon
Cake finisher rate—3g per gallon, final 14 days
Seedling rate—1.53g Veg A + 1.03g Veg B per gallon
Target EC—~1.5 EC / 750 ppm at full strength
Compatible substrates—Coco, peat, soil, rockwool, DWC, AutoPot
Feed pH target—6.2 in, 6.0 to 6.1 runoff
Sterility protocol—0.2 ml unscented bleach per gallon, 2x/week
Veg A yield

What reviewers say

Cropsalt 1lb Starter Pack

  • 4.9 / 5117 ratings

Buyers rate it highly and describe a simple program with strong results. They say plants look healthy in DWC and soil, and that weighing and adjusting feeds is easy. One reviewer hit nutrient lockout during veg.

What people mention
  • Ease of usePraisedBuyers say the program is simpler than many lines they have tried.
  • Plant healthPraisedOwners report healthy, strong plants in DWC and soil.
  • MixingPraisedThe powder is easy to weigh and adjust for stronger or lighter feeds.
  • LockoutCriticisedOne reviewer reported nutrient lockout during veg.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a first hydroponic run?
Cropsalt. It is a complete program with a published feed chart and grams per gallon for each stage, so you are not sourcing a second product to complete the feed. FloraPro Calcium + Micros only works as part of the FloraPro two-tank system.
Can I use FloraPro Calcium + Micros with Cropsalt?
Not as designed. FloraPro Calcium + Micros is built to pair with FloraPro Grow, Bloom or Late Bloom in a separate tank. Cropsalt already supplies calcium and trace elements through its A/B pairs, so adding it risks throwing off the balance.
Which suits a commercial injector setup?
Both are powder lines made for dosing equipment. FloraPro emphasizes lot-tested consistency and high solubility for continuous feed. Cropsalt is finely ground and stock tank ready with a fixed EC target, which simplifies programming.
Does Cropsalt really need no additives?
Cropsalt states no additives are needed if you follow its chart, and the starter pack covers veg, bloom and the Cake finisher. Whether you add anything depends on your water and substrate; many buyers report good results on the base program alone.
Which is easier to keep pH stable?
Cropsalt markets pH stability and gives a target of 6.2 in and 6.0 to 6.1 runoff. FloraPro does not publish a pH target, so you set it yourself. Cropsalt gives you more to work from.
Is the step up to a full program worth it?
If you are starting fresh, yes. A single-component calcium and micro product leaves you buying stage formulas separately. Cropsalt's starter pack covers the whole cycle and has a strong owner rating, which lowers the risk of a first run.

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