FoxFarm Open Sesame 5-45-19 Early Flowering Fertiliser – 907g (2lb)

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A concentrated 5-45-19 soluble fertiliser designed to support vigorous bud development as plants make the transition into flowering.

FoxFarm Open Sesame is an early flowering fertiliser formulated to deliver targeted nutrition when plants move from vegetative growth into bloom. Its high-phosphorus 5-45-19 analysis makes it particularly suited to the first sign of buds and the early to middle stages of the flowering cycle.

The soluble powder contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium alongside sulphur and chelated iron, manganese and zinc. It dissolves into water for straightforward application through hydroponic reservoirs or conventional soil and soilless feeding programmes.

Open Sesame can be used as a stand-alone flowering feed or at a lower concentration alongside other nutrients, giving growers flexibility when building it into an established feeding programme.

Why choose FoxFarm Open Sesame?

  • Made for early flowering – specifically formulated for the transition from vegetative growth into the early and middle weeks of bloom.
  • High-phosphorus 5-45-19 formula – delivers concentrated flowering nutrition when bud development begins.
  • Supports vigorous flowering – formulated to provide targeted nutrition during early bud development.
  • Water-soluble powder – mixes readily into water for root-zone feeding.
  • Flexible application – suitable for stand-alone use or at a reduced rate alongside other nutrients.
  • Multiple growing systems – suitable for hydroponics, aeroponics, soil and soilless growing media.
  • Contains chelated micronutrients – provides iron, manganese and zinc alongside its primary NPK nutrition.

What is FoxFarm Open Sesame used for?

Open Sesame is designed for the point at which plants begin moving out of vegetative growth and into flowering. FoxFarm recommends introducing it from the first sign of buds and using it through the middle weeks of the flowering cycle.

Its 5-45-19 formulation places particular emphasis on phosphorus, while also supplying potassium, nitrogen and selected micronutrients. This makes it a stage-specific fertiliser rather than a general-purpose feed intended for the entire crop cycle.

It can be used in hydroponic and aeroponic systems as well as containers, ordinary garden soil and soilless growing media.

How to use FoxFarm Open Sesame

For stand-alone hydroponic use, add 6g per 4 litres of water in the reservoir. FoxFarm recommends flushing the system every two weeks.

For stand-alone soil use, mix 3 – 6g per 4 litres of water and feed once per week.

When combining Open Sesame with other nutrients, use 1.5 – 3g per 4 litres of water for hydroponic or soil applications. When used in soil alongside other nutrients, feed once per week.

Always add Open Sesame to the final volume of fresh water and mix thoroughly. Do not mix concentrated soluble fertilisers together while they are still dry. Open Sesame is intended for root-zone feeding and should not be used as a foliar spray.

FoxFarm Open Sesame 907g product details

Product FoxFarm Open Sesame
Product type Early flowering soluble fertiliser
Size 2lb / 907g
Form Water-soluble powder
NPK 5-45-19
Total nitrogen (N) 5%
Available phosphate (P₂O₅) 45%
Soluble potash (K₂O) 19%
Sulphur (S) 2%
Iron (Fe) 0.15% chelated iron
Manganese (Mn) 0.05% chelated manganese
Zinc (Zn) 0.05% chelated zinc
Growth stage Transition into flowering through the middle weeks of bloom
Hydroponic rate – stand alone 6g per 4L
Soil rate – stand alone 3 – 6g per 4L
Rate with other nutrients 1.5 – 3g per 4L
Suitable growing methods Hydroponics, aeroponics, soil & soilless media
Foliar application No
Outer case quantity 12

FoxFarm Open Sesame FAQs

What is FoxFarm Open Sesame used for?

FoxFarm Open Sesame is a high-phosphorus soluble fertiliser designed for the transition from vegetative growth into the early flowering stage. It provides targeted nutrition to support vigorous flowering and bud development.

What is the NPK of FoxFarm Open Sesame?

Open Sesame has an NPK analysis of 5-45-19, providing 5% nitrogen, 45% available phosphate and 19% soluble potash.

When should I start using FoxFarm Open Sesame?

FoxFarm recommends using Open Sesame from the first sign of buds through the middle weeks of the flowering cycle. The manufacturer's general garden guidance suggests introducing it at around the fifth or sixth week of a plant's life where appropriate.

How much FoxFarm Open Sesame should I use?

For stand-alone hydroponic feeding, use 6g per 4 litres of water. For stand-alone soil feeding, use 3 – 6g per 4 litres. When combining Open Sesame with other nutrients, FoxFarm recommends reducing the rate to 1.5 – 3g per 4 litres.

Can FoxFarm Open Sesame be used in hydroponics?

Yes. Open Sesame is suitable for hydroponic systems. FoxFarm's stand-alone hydroponic rate is 6g per 4 litres of reservoir water, with the system flushed every two weeks.

Can Open Sesame be used in soil?

Yes. For stand-alone soil feeding, FoxFarm recommends 3 – 6g per 4 litres of water, applied once per week.

Can FoxFarm Open Sesame be mixed with other nutrients?

Yes. Open Sesame can be incorporated into a wider nutrient programme. When it is combined with other nutrients, FoxFarm specifies a reduced application rate of 1.5 – 3g per 4 litres of water.

Can Open Sesame be used as a foliar spray?

No. FoxFarm specifically states that Open Sesame should not be used as a foliar spray. It is intended to be mixed into water and supplied through the root zone.

What comes after Open Sesame in the FoxFarm flowering programme?

Open Sesame is FoxFarm's early flowering soluble fertiliser. As flowering progresses, the FoxFarm soluble programme moves on to Beastie Bloomz for the middle flowering stage and then Cha Ching for late flowering.

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