Athena Fade is a liquid, nitrogen-free finishing formula designed to replace Athena Pro Core during the final 2–3 weeks of flowering. It removes nitrogen from the late-flower feed while continuing to supply calcium and essential microelements, helping support natural senescence and ripening without completely starving the plant of immobile nutrients. Fade is part of the Athena Pro Line and is formulated for commercial-scale fertigation systems.
• Product Type: Nitrogen-free late-flower finishing formula
• Brand / Line: Athena / Pro Line
• Form: Liquid concentrate
• Nitrogen: 0%
• Key Nutrients: Calcium and essential microelements
• Application Rate: 10–16 mL/gal of water
• Use Window: Final 2–3 weeks of flowering
• Replaces: Athena Pro Core
• Continued Nutrient: Pro Bloom remains in the program at its normal rate
• Primary Purpose: Reduce late-flower nitrogen while maintaining calcium and micronutrient supply
• Compatible Media: Soil, coco, rockwool and hydroponic systems
• Fertigation Compatibility: Dosatron, Netafim, Rhythm and comparable dosing systems
• Mixing: Do not combine concentrates directly; dilute separately into the reservoir
• pH: Adjust after all fertilizers and additives have been mixed
• EC Management: Monitor EC and adjust according to crop stage and plant response
• Storage: 45–85°F in sealed original packaging
• Commercial Application: Designed for licensed cannabis and hemp cultivation operations
Key Advantage: Athena Fade provides a controlled alternative to simply flushing with water during the finishing window. By removing nitrogen while continuing to supply calcium and microelements, it allows growers to transition away from Pro Core without eliminating important immobile nutrients. It is essentially a drop-in replacement for Pro Core during the final 2–3 weeks, while Pro Bloom continues unchanged.