Completly different here .What AA dose in the nftg line is go into the rootzone an Amino acid then bacteria will assimilate the simplest part of the molecular chain leaving behind the ends of the chain a easily metabolized and quick hitting nitrogen is how I understand it. If your not taking care of the biome in your pot its not going to get all the benefits. I use a shit ton of it to keep my plants green until I'm ready for a super fast fade.