unconventional organic cal/mag supplementation (seasoned growers advice appreciated)

**ecsdf1** · 01-29-2013, 02:13 AM

I was wondering if it would be practical or even good for the plant to use natural spring water to add cal/mag and other minerals to the very low ppm r/o water i currently use? I was thinking of a 1:3 ratio Perrier:R/O water every 2 weeks could be a good starting point. Any input or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated

(Perriers' mineral profile and ph was the one that caught my eye initially)


Country	France
Source	Vergèze
Type	sparkling
pH	5.46
Calcium (Ca)	147.3
Chloride (Cl⁻)	21.5
Bicarbonate (HCO₃)	390
Fluoride (Fl)	0.12
Magnesium (Mg)	3.4
Nitrate (NO₃)	18
Potassium (K)	0.6
Sodium (Na)	9
Sulfates (SO)	33
TDS	475
Website	http://www.perrier.com
All values in milligrams per liter (mg/l)

**POH Organics** · 01-30-2013, 03:28 PM

What exactly are you trying to fix? Magnesium?

**Cann** · 01-30-2013, 05:22 PM

Perrier = Nestle. If you know anything about Nestle and the earth you will stop using that bottle junk immediately...

that being said, are you running soil? hydro? we need to know more in order to help you.

**ecsdf1** · 01-30-2013, 05:30 PM

thanks guys,

Organic soil r/o water only. It was more of an idea than a solution to a problem im having. I was just interested in what others who have been at this a little longer than myself had to say( good/bad ). I know its not practical on a large scale, but i am addicted to adding new and exotic organic amendments to my constantly composting soils and just trying new things in the garden.

**ecsdf1** · 01-30-2013, 06:55 PM

Perrier comes in glass bottles round here.

**ecsdf1** · 01-30-2013, 06:58 PM

Also, does anyone see anything in the label that would be a cause for concern? Again i am newer to all this any input would be appreciated.

**The Mantis** · 01-30-2013, 07:01 PM

The label might now cause concern to me, but the price tag does. You should be able to find many more things to add to water that are a lot more economically viable.

good luck holmes

**Snafu1236** · 01-30-2013, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Cann

Perrier = Nestle. If you know anything about Nestle and the earth you will stop using that bottle junk immediately...

that being said, are you running soil? hydro? we need to know more in order to help you.

LoL Cann. Nestle does suck for the Earth, just like Wal-Mart does.

However, Perrier is absolutely fine for plants, and they actually thrive from it.

The one drawback to it is exactly what Mantis pointed out---its price tag.

-Snafu