A amsterhamster Well-Known Member Mar 24, 2009 #1 I know of using d. lime for raising it.. but how do I lower it? Mine is 8.0 alkaline
U UserFriendly New Member Mar 24, 2009 #2 Soil is usually buffered to the correct pH. Make sure the water you're putting in is adjusted and you don't have to worry about it.
Soil is usually buffered to the correct pH. Make sure the water you're putting in is adjusted and you don't have to worry about it.
mygirls Medical Marijuana (MOD) Mar 24, 2009 #3 amsterhamster said: I know of using d. lime for raising it.. but how do I lower it? Mine is 8.0 alkaline Click to expand... flush it out with ph'ed water tell it back at 6.0 to 6.5. good luck
amsterhamster said: I know of using d. lime for raising it.. but how do I lower it? Mine is 8.0 alkaline Click to expand... flush it out with ph'ed water tell it back at 6.0 to 6.5. good luck
NewGrow60sToker Well-Known Member Mar 24, 2009 #4 You can but PH UP or PH DOWN at a tropical fish/pet store.
A amsterhamster Well-Known Member Mar 24, 2009 #5 I tested the soil right out of the bag.. methinks my soil ph tester is off. I'll purchase a cheap one to compare. Thanks guys.
I tested the soil right out of the bag.. methinks my soil ph tester is off. I'll purchase a cheap one to compare. Thanks guys.
mygirls Medical Marijuana (MOD) Mar 24, 2009 #6 amsterhamster said: I tested the soil right out of the bag.. methinks my soil ph tester is off. I'll purchase a cheap one to compare. Thanks guys. Click to expand... you can't go wrong with the liquid ph test kit general hydroponics. goodluck
amsterhamster said: I tested the soil right out of the bag.. methinks my soil ph tester is off. I'll purchase a cheap one to compare. Thanks guys. Click to expand... you can't go wrong with the liquid ph test kit general hydroponics. goodluck
A amsterhamster Well-Known Member Mar 24, 2009 #7 I've got GH ph tester drops and GH ph down... I haven't tested the run off yet. Just did an actual soil test (ph, n, p, k) and ph is 6.5
I've got GH ph tester drops and GH ph down... I haven't tested the run off yet. Just did an actual soil test (ph, n, p, k) and ph is 6.5
mygirls Medical Marijuana (MOD) Mar 25, 2009 #8 amsterhamster said: I've got GH ph tester drops and GH ph down... I haven't tested the run off yet. Just did an actual soil test (ph, n, p, k) and ph is 6.5 Click to expand... check the runout and see how acurat your meter is.
amsterhamster said: I've got GH ph tester drops and GH ph down... I haven't tested the run off yet. Just did an actual soil test (ph, n, p, k) and ph is 6.5 Click to expand... check the runout and see how acurat your meter is.