Nectar for the Gods Nutrients & Soil Amendments
Nectar for the Gods (NFTG) is an Oregon-based nutrient brand producing a calcium-based organic nutrient line derived primarily from fish meal, bone meal, and oyster shell extracts. Their product philosophy centers on building and feeding living soil biology rather than delivering synthetic mineral ions directly to plants -- NFTG nutrients are designed to work with soil microbial ecosystems, providing the organic inputs that soil organisms convert into plant-available nutrition. This approach makes NFTG one of the more distinctive nutrient lines in the market, differentiated from both synthetic hydroponic programs and conventional organic nutrient packages by its specific emphasis on calcium-forward organic inputs.
NFTG Core Product Line
The NFTG program centers on several key products. Herculean Harvest (bone meal liquid extract) provides highly bioavailable calcium and phosphorus -- comparable to what Cal-Mag supplements provide -- as the foundation of the NFTG program -- calcium is the cornerstone nutrient in their philosophy, supporting cell wall strength, root development, and overall plant structural integrity. Zeus Juice (fish/hydrolysate extract) provides nitrogen, amino acids, and beneficial enzymes. Olympus Up (oyster shell extract) and Demeter's Destiny (humus extract) round out the program with calcium support and soil biology enhancement. Medusa's Magic (seaweed extract) provides plant growth hormones and micronutrients. The full NFTG system is designed as an integrated program where each product plays a specific role in the calcium-forward organic feeding approach.
Growing Mediums & Compatibility
NFTG is formulated primarily for soil and amended soilless container growing -- the organic nature of most NFTG products makes them most effective in growing media with an active microbial community to process the organic inputs. Their products can be used in coco coir with added beneficial bacteria inoculants, but are generally not recommended for sterile recirculating hydroponic systems (DWC, NFT, rockwool drip) where organic particulate fouls the system and reduces dissolved oxygen. Browse our complete hydroponic nutrients collection for alternatives suited to recirculating systems. Fast shipping.
Nectar for the Gods FAQ
What makes Nectar for the Gods different from other organic nutrients?
NFTG's defining characteristic is their calcium-forward philosophy and their primary use of animal-derived organic inputs (fish meal, bone meal, oyster shell) rather than the plant-derived kelp and molasses inputs that dominate other organic nutrient brands. Their approach views calcium as the foundation of plant health -- arguing that adequate calcium supports every other metabolic process, and that their organic calcium sources are more bioavailable in living soil than synthetic calcium salts. This makes NFTG particularly distinct from both synthetic programs and plant-derived organic programs like Earth Juice.
Can I use Nectar for the Gods in coco coir?
NFTG can be used in coco coir with active beneficial bacteria inoculants, but it requires more management than in soil. The organic inputs need active microbial populations to break them down into plant-available forms -- in sterile coco without biology, NFTG's organic inputs are largely unavailable to plants until microbes are added and established. NFTG recommends their Hygeia's Hydration beneficial bacteria product and their specific coco program for these applications. For growers who want a purely organic program in coco, plan to inoculate the coco with beneficial biology before starting and maintain conditions favorable to the microbial community throughout the cycle.
What pH should I target with Nectar for the Gods?
NFTG recommends maintaining pH 6.3-6.8 for soil programs using their nutrient line -- somewhat higher than the 5.8-6.2 typically targeted in synthetic hydroponic programs. The higher pH range supports the calcium-based chemistry of their program and is more appropriate for the living soil environments where their products perform best. NFTG also recommends allowing natural pH adjustment from their oyster shell (Olympus Up) and calcium inputs rather than aggressively pH-correcting with mineral acids -- their program is designed to self-regulate pH within a range compatible with soil biology activity.
How does the NFTG feeding schedule work?
The NFTG program uses a multi-product schedule that varies by growth stage, with several products applied concurrently at each stage. Their published schedule specifies application rates per gallon for each product at each growth stage, with different combinations emphasizing different inputs as the plant's needs change from seedling through vegetative growth, early flowering, peak flowering, and ripening. Start with the manufacturer's published schedule and adjust based on plant response -- NFTG programs can run at 75% of full recommended rates in rich, living soil substrates, scaling up as plant development progresses.
Can I mix Nectar for the Gods with synthetic nutrients?
Mixing NFTG with synthetic nutrient programs is generally not recommended -- the organic inputs in NFTG can interact unpredictably with synthetic salt formulas, creating potential precipitation or chemical interference. NFTG is designed as a complete standalone program; running it alongside synthetic nutrients negates the living soil philosophy the program is built around and can create nutrient management problems. If you want to incorporate some NFTG products (such as Herculean Harvest for calcium supplementation) alongside a primarily synthetic program, start with a single product at low rates and observe for any adverse reactions before building the combination further.
