Ph levels for soilless mix

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LiveAndLetLlive

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at what ph do you keep soilless mix at for optimum results? its passive hydroponics so i was wondering if your supposed to keep them at 5.9 as you would hydro, or keep the ph closer to a soil ph of 6.5. or should it be kept inbetween. Thanks people. God bless everyone.:peace:
 
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highpsi

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What does your soilless mix consist of?

If it's just a simple perlite/vermiculite mix, coconut coir, or clay, go with 5.8 - 6.3
If it's a mix of organic matter, ie. Peat moss and forest products then go with 6.2 - 6.7

That would be my recommendation.

Good luck to you.
 
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LiveAndLetLlive

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highpsi said:
What does your soilless mix consist of?

If it's just a simple perlite/vermiculite mix, coconut coir, or clay, go with 5.8 - 6.3
If it's a mix of organic matter, ie. Peat moss and forest products then go with 6.2 - 6.7

That would be my recommendation.

Good luck to you.
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hey highpsi!! thanks for your recommendation. ya its a peat moss, perlite, and a little verm mix. ya i was giving them 5.9ph and they dont seem to dislike it but i think i should go a little higher now..... ill try 6.2 or so and see what happens..... ill give you a rep for helping a brother out! God bless everyone!
 
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word420

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i was wondering the same thing.... did you find out what ph level is best? i am currently using sunshine mix#4 and im so confused bout this ph stuff.
 
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DR. VonDankenstine

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This is for all you DIRTBAGGERS out there(coco/peat/soil-less medium/perlite/hummus/vermiculite/work castings/charcoal/gravel/rock/bark/soil/ or any-other medium you may use in the place of soil or dirt) This recommendation does not include hydro applications---(rock-wool/hydro ton/fytocell/DWC/hydro/aero mist/ or any other hydroponic system PH which should be maintained at 5.5 to 5.8PH.

In the germination/seedling/ and vegetative phase of growth MJ will do very well at a PH range of 5.5 to 6.5. You also hear of coco users maintaining their PH at about 6 but the fact is that even coco will do well for the first 3 phases of growth at the same PH. Although potting mixes have less problems with nutrient PH lockout than outdoor soil, for maximum flower development/weight/size/ and vigor your PH should be above 6 and at or below 6.5 in the flowering stage. The reason for this is that the most important nutrient P(phosphorus) in flowering is easily absorbed and assimilated by the plants in the 6 to 6.5 range(its actually higher than 6.5 but we start to run into micro nutrient availability above 6.55). Your plants will do fine from 5.5 to 6.5 but for the best bud development in flowering it needs to be above 6 and below 6.5. Hope the info helps.
 
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word420

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thank you doctor v for the info. i have a ebb and flow style system with 1 gallon pots of soilless mix (sunshine mix#4). is that considered a hydroponic system?
 
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lovedenver

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What is the best nutrients to put in my water for soilless mixture?? Please get back to me asap if you can................ Thank you so much have a wonderful day!!!!! SMILE!!!!
 
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lovedenver

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We have Organic Roots CoCo Fiber soilless mix, and are nutrients are Canna Product, Substra Vega 4-0-3 (A ), Substra Vega 1-2-4 (B), Cannazym 0-2-1, Rhizotonic 0.6 - 0.0- 0.6....................

Is there any thing else I need?

Do I need Cal-mag?? I am very new at this any thing helps thank you :-)
 
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Shaken

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lovedenver said:
What is the best nutrients to put in my water for soilless mixture?? Please get back to me asap if you can................ Thank you so much have a wonderful day!!!!! SMILE!!!!
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I used advanced nutrients. In my mind and after 3 years of growing for myself only I cannont beat the yield I get off Connisuer if you order from advancednutrientsonlines website you can get the new ph perfect only available in Canada at the moment. If you can't afford the Connisuer just get the sensi version. They have 2 fomulas of Sensi one for grow and one for bloom. Connisuer is only for flower.
 
sebastopolian

sebastopolian

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word420 said:
thank you doctor v for the info. i have a ebb and flow style system with 1 gallon pots of soilless mix (sunshine mix#4). is that considered a hydroponic system?
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Yes it is considered Hydro (Soilless Medium), I use one bag sunshine mix #4 w/ 2 bag light seed warrior, Water w/ Soil H&G and PH the water @ 6.3, as per the nutrients directions. I get awesome Smoke & big yeilds. I also brew my own tea w/ bountea kit, it puts all the great shit in your med. and the plants love it! Peace & Happy Gardening!
 
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