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 thebigbud
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 possible PH problems in the Future. Some advice please. 
#244702 - 06/30/09 05:20 PM (15 years, 5 months ago) |
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I began my first grow about 11 days ago.
I am using 3 42 watt CFL's and Miracle Grow Moisture Control.
I got a PH tester for soil and water... the only one I could find were "rapid test" for $1. Anyway my soil measured at 7ph and water at 8ph... Does this sound normal because I heard MGMC was around 5-6ph and water around 7ph.
If the PH was correct is this going to be a problem in the future? Should I just look for a better PH tester? Maybe use distilled water instead? Thanks
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geokills
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 Re: possible PH problems in the Future. Some advice please. [Re: thebigbud]
#248711 - 07/12/09 01:25 PM (15 years, 5 months ago) |
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Distilled water is great if you can easily obtain it, but not necessary. pH for an indoor soil grow that's between 6.5 - 7.5 should not cause any problems unless you are growing a particularly sensitive strain. When my soil pH seems a little high, I sometimes run an extra pot of coffee to add to the water when watering my plants.
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grogan
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Re: possible PH problems in the Future. Some advice please. [Re: geokills]
#252172 - 07/21/09 12:17 AM (15 years, 5 months ago) |
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Good idea with the pot of coffee, heard its great for plants all around..
Using it to change PH now thats' a cheap way to do it (unless you feed them high dollar coffee lol)
I would invest in a good PH meter if you are serious about this.. I mean would you drive blind folded? I think not..
A PH meter is like removing that blind fold.. as PH plays a crucial role in nutrient uptake..
Distilled I am not so sure about.. I have read that it works, and I have read that plants need chlorine, but if your waters hard or high in other minerals it might be better with distilled or try filtered water.
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