Emerald Harvest Honey Chome – 2.5 Gal

Emerald Harvest Honey Chome is a 0.5-0.5-1 resin and aroma enricher in a 2.5-gallon (9.46 L) jug, formulated for the flowering phase to support fragrance, flavor, and bud density. It pairs a natural carbohydrate blend (cane sugar, palm sugar, agave nectar) with supplemental magnesium and a light boost of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for root-zone use in hydroponic and soil systems.

Emerald Harvest Honey Chome Specifications

Honey Chome is sold by Emerald Harvest as a low-NPK carbohydrate and resin enricher intended for the flowering window. The 2.5-gallon container ships at roughly 24 pounds and is built to dose hydroponic reservoirs and soil feeds at 4 to 8 mL per gallon. Core specifications below are taken from the manufacturer’s product page and confirmed supplier listings.

Specification	Value
Product type	Resin, aroma, and carbohydrate enricher
NPK ratio	0.5 – 0.5 – 1
Container size	2.5 gallons (9.46 L)
Weight	Approximately 24.2 lb
Dimensions	7.75 in W x 12.75 in H x 8.50 in D
UPC	609728632816
Manufacturer SKU	EMHHC25
Application rate	4 to 8 mL per gallon, varies by growth stage
Application method	Root-zone only (reservoir or soil drench)
Primary use phase	Flowering, with light use in late vegetative
Macronutrient sources	Magnesium nitrate, monopotassium phosphate, potassium sulfate
Carbohydrate sources	2.0% cane sugar, 1.0% palm sugar, 2.0% agave nectar
Supplemental mineral	Magnesium
Shelf life	2+ years unopened, stored away from direct sunlight
Compatible systems	Hydroponic reservoirs, drip and recirculating systems, hand-watered soil

Why Choose Emerald Harvest Honey Chome

Honey Chome occupies a narrow but useful slot on a bloom feed chart: it is a sweetener and microbe food that also carries a measurable contribution of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. That extra macronutrient and magnesium support is what separates it from the more common pure-carbohydrate finishers, and it is the main reason growers reach for Honey Chome in the back half of a flowering cycle.

The product is built around a blend of natural carbohydrate sources rather than a single refined sugar. Cane sugar at 2.0 percent, palm sugar at 1.0 percent, and agave nectar at 2.0 percent are listed by the manufacturer as microbe food, meaning the formulation is designed to feed the rhizomicrobial community in the root zone rather than serve as a leaf-applied carbohydrate. The result is a supplement that supports beneficial microbes while also delivering trace bloom-stage nutrition.

• NPK plus carbohydrates in one bottle: 0.5-0.5-1 nutrition layered on top of cane sugar, palm sugar, and agave nectar so the additive contributes to the feed chart rather than only sweetening it.
• Magnesium-supported chemistry: Magnesium nitrate is one of the listed macronutrient sources, providing supplemental magnesium that supports photosynthesis and sugar translocation in flowering plants.
• Hydroponic-friendly formulation: Honey Chome is designed for hydroponic systems and is described by retailers and the manufacturer as a formulation that does not clog irrigation lines, so it can be dosed into drip and recirculating reservoirs.
• Microbial inoculant support: The carbohydrate package is positioned by Emerald Harvest as fuel for beneficial root-zone microbes, which in turn support root mass and nutrient uptake.
• Commercial-scale availability: Honey Chome is sold in sizes from quart through 270 gallon, so a 2.5-gallon program can scale up to drum and tote volumes without changing the product on the feed chart.

Best Uses for Emerald Harvest Honey Chome

Honey Chome is a flowering-stage additive first and foremost. The manufacturer’s product positioning, the supplier-confirmed application chart, and the carbohydrate-heavy formulation all point to the same window of use: from late vegetative growth through the final ripening weeks of a bloom cycle. It is also targeted at growers who already run a base nutrient program and want a single bottle that handles both microbe food and a small NPK contribution.

• Flowering-stage resin and aroma support: Used at the manufacturer’s flowering dose to support fragrance, flavor, and bud density in indoor and greenhouse crops.
• Hydroponic reservoir feeding: Dosed directly into recirculating reservoirs, deep water culture, drip, or NFT systems where a non-clogging carbohydrate and trace-NPK additive is wanted.
• Soil and coco bloom feeds: Mixed into hand-watered or fertigated feeds for soil and coco-based plants moving through bloom.
• Commercial bloom programs: The 2.5-gallon size fits commercial rooms that go through carbohydrate and bloom additives in volume, with the option to step up to 6, 15, 55, or 270 gallon containers on the same product.
• Microbe-food pairing with biological inoculants: Used alongside a microbial inoculant program where the carbohydrate blend feeds the resident microbial population in the root zone. Growers who run a separate microbe product such as Advanced Nutrients Tarantula often pair the inoculant with a carbohydrate source like Honey Chome to keep the microbe population fed.
• Late-bloom ripening: Stepped down to a 6 mL per gallon dose in the final weeks of flowering for finishing.

Emerald Harvest Honey Chome vs Advanced Nutrients Bud Candy

The most direct comparison for Honey Chome in the flowering-additive category is Advanced Nutrients Bud Candy. Both products are positioned as carbohydrate-led bloom enhancers that feed root-zone microbes and support terpene, aroma, and resin development through the flowering window. They occupy the same slot on a feed chart: a sweetener and microbe food applied alongside a base nutrient line during bloom.

Where the two diverge is in the nutrient label. Honey Chome carries a stated 0.5-0.5-1 NPK and lists magnesium nitrate, monopotassium phosphate, and potassium sulfate as macronutrient sources, which means the bottle is contributing a measurable, label-declared dose of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium on top of its carbohydrate blend. Bud Candy is generally positioned as a sugar and amino-acid additive rather than a nutrient contributor, so growers running tight on bloom-phase potassium or magnesium often choose Honey Chome to consolidate those inputs into one bottle. A second close comparable is Humboldts Secret Sweet and Sticky, which delivers a similar resin and aroma effect from a saccharide base but does not carry the same NPK declaration.

For growers who already run other Emerald Harvest products or want a flowering carbohydrate that also fits onto the macronutrient side of the feed chart, Honey Chome is the more nutrient-forward choice. If a separate molasses-style carbohydrate is preferred for organic or soil-leaning programs, a product like Earth Juice Hi-Brix Molasses covers a similar carbohydrate-feeding role with a different ingredient profile.

Compatibility

Honey Chome is built around hydroponic compatibility. The manufacturer and confirming retailer listings describe the formulation as designed for hydroponic systems with a low risk of clogging irrigation lines, which makes it suitable for drip, NFT, deep water culture, ebb-and-flow, and recirculating reservoirs. It also dissolves into hand-watered feeds for soil and coco coir, so the same bottle covers most common indoor cultivation methods.

The product is intended for root-zone application only and should not be used as a foliar spray. It is sold in jug formats from quart up to 270 gallon, so a 2.5-gallon container is appropriate for medium-sized indoor rooms, small greenhouses, or commercial operations that prefer to refill from a larger drum on a schedule. Honey Chome is designed to be used alongside a complete base nutrient program rather than as a standalone fertilizer, since the 0.5-0.5-1 NPK is a supplement and not a base feed.

For growers running a Heavy 16-style program or other root-zone inoculant feeds, Honey Chome can be added to the same reservoir as products like Heavy 16 Roots, provided each product is added separately to fully agitated water and EC is monitored. As with any bloom additive, the recommended approach is to integrate Honey Chome into an established feed chart and observe runoff EC and plant response before adjusting the dose.

Usage Guidelines

Honey Chome is dosed at 4 to 8 mL per gallon of feed water, with the exact rate set by the growth stage. The application chart below reflects the manufacturer-provided rates confirmed by third-party retailer documentation. All doses are root-zone applications; do not foliar spray.

Growth stage	Dose per gallon
Seedlings through early vegetative	4 mL per gallon
Late vegetative through flowering weeks 1 to 5	8 mL per gallon
Final flowering weeks (weeks 8 to 9)	6 mL per gallon

A standard approach is to introduce Honey Chome at the 4 mL per gallon rate in late vegetative growth so the root zone and microbial population are acclimated before the transition to bloom. The dose is then stepped up to the full 8 mL per gallon for the heaviest flowering weeks and tapered back to 6 mL per gallon during the final ripening period. Adjust pH of the finished feed back to the target range for the system (typically 5.8 to 6.2 for hydroponics) after Honey Chome is mixed in, and verify EC against the base nutrient target before feeding.

How to Mix and Apply

1. Shake or agitate the Honey Chome 2.5-gallon jug thoroughly before dispensing. The carbohydrate blend can settle during storage, and a uniform mix is required before measuring.
2. Fill the reservoir or feed tank with the target volume of clean water and let the temperature settle into the normal feeding range for the system.
3. Add base nutrients first, following the manufacturer’s order of operations for that nutrient line, and agitate fully between additions.
4. Measure the Honey Chome dose for the current growth stage (4, 6, or 8 mL per gallon of feed water) using a calibrated syringe, beaker, or dosing pump.
5. Pour Honey Chome slowly into the agitated reservoir so it disperses into the water rather than pooling at the bottom of the tank.
6. Stir or recirculate for several minutes until the solution is fully blended.
7. Adjust the pH of the finished feed back to the target range for the crop and growing media, and confirm EC matches the planned target for the stage.
8. Apply to the root zone only via reservoir feeding, drip line, or hand watering. Do not use Honey Chome as a foliar spray.
9. Reseal the 2.5-gallon jug tightly after each use and store away from direct sunlight to preserve the stated 2-plus year shelf life.

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