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I have been PHing my water to 6.1 but the soil is reading 7.2 how do I change it? Do I lower the water PH to like 5.5 or 5.7 to lower the soil PH ?
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My plants are small and not showing any problems. I am using I have a soil tester that shows Light, Moister, and PH it was cheep so it probably isn't too accurate. I have it in compost, Potting soil, Coco, Perlite. I am only using Calmag, and Molasses I have them in a big greenhouse. So I take it that it is more important to PH the water and not worry about what my soil meter is saying ?Are your plants showing any issues?
What are you using to measure soil PH?
What’s your medium?
So I take it that it is more important to PH the water, nuets to 6.1 to 6.8 then worry about what the soil tester is saying ?How are u testing the soil??
pH in is important, pH in runnoff not so much, not sure a true soil measurement is needed, but not a big soil guy either but I wouldn't stress it, focus on yer pH in
I had just seen that chart on the forms along with some Great pictures showing deficiencies etc. Its a Great chart Thank you for sharing it. So I am getting from everyone it is more important to PH the water and Nutes. then worrying about what my soil meter is showing ? I am a Newbie and this is my first grow so I am thankful for any and all help I get.6.1 is a bit low for soil. A lot of soils have buffers built in, so watering in at 6.2 and catching the drift up will bring it through all the necessary PH levels for maximum nutrient uptake.
I haven’t found a soil “tester” that is efficient. Unless you’re sending it in to test, or making a 12 hour slurry, I wouldn’t trust any soil testers.
What I am getting from everyone so far is that the soil measurement with a cheep soil tester is not a true reading and as long as I keep my water and Nutes in the right PH range it should be fine. Is this correct?How are u testing the soil??
pH in is important, pH in runnoff not so much, not sure a true soil measurement is needed, but not a big soil guy either but I wouldn't stress it, focus on yer pH in
Thank You. I used about 15% Coco, 15% perlite and the rest was an almost even mix of the potting soil he had and some compost I got from another friend.@PCaddict, in message #6 you say "I have it in compost, Potting soil, Coco, Perlite." This sounds like you made your own soil mix. If you mixed it yourself do you still have the recipe you used. Some people in the group will be able to pick up on a potential problem that will show up later just by knowing what the mix is.
As for the pH, the consensus is that you do not need to be very concerned with the soil's pH unless something is going drastically wrong. By the sounds of it everything is OK so far. But then, we do not know how long you have been growing anything in the mix.
One good thing is that the plants are already growing, you transplanted at least once without any major problem, and you still have about 10 to 14 days before the days get short enough that flowering will start (in most of the US). You can concentrate on the rest of the season and learning from the first growing attempt without having to worry about the soil pH.
Enjoy the day.
Sounds like your soil mix is 1/3 organic material from the compost, 1/3 peat moss since many companies use a lot of peat in their potting soil mixes, and 1/3 soil loosening stuff (I can't think of the right word right now).Thank You. I used about 15% Coco, 15% perlite and the rest was an almost even mix of the potting soil he had and some compost I got from another friend.
I have watched a few videos on making what they call Super Soil and adding in Mycorrhizae worm castings bat Guano etc. and making a compost tea. etc. I would like to make a good organic mix. What do you suggest ?Sounds like your soil mix is 1/3 organic material from the compost, 1/3 peat moss since many companies use a lot of peat in their potting soil mixes, and 1/3 soil loosening stuff (I can't think of the right word right now).
As long as nothing drastic happens let the plants finish the season. If all goes well you will get something for recreational or medical smoking, maybe enough for something to make in the kitchen or enough for a basic salve.
While the plants you have are growing you can read up on mixing soils and which amendments to add and why.
...I have them in a big greenhouse.
What kind of greenhouse. If it is in decent shape without broken windows (if they are glass or plexi-glass) or without torn windows (if they are plastic sheeting) or openings in the walls or roof then you actually have more time than you might realize. The way I figure it a good greenhouse will allow for an extra month before it gets cold enough inside to damage or kill the plants. I wish I had a greenhouse in my backyard or access to one where I did not have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes.When should I flush the nutes. I am only using Calmag and Molasses now we transplanted a few days ago on two of the plants and another one is ready to go from a 1 gal. pot to a two gal. pot how long after transplanting should I start the Fox Farm nutes ? They are in Veg. my buddy had them in BIG grocery bags the cloth kind of bag full of potting soil so I transplanted them to a two gal. cloth pot. they are about a foot tall and the growing season is coming to a fast end I have them tied over so I am starting some low stress training. We got a late start.
My suggestion is "Don't panic. It is all good."I have watched a few videos on making what they call Super Soil and adding in Mycorrhizae worm castings bat Guano etc. and making a compost tea. etc. I would like to make a good organic mix. What do you suggest ?
It is brand new plastic so its in good shape. I am in a northern state so it starts getting cold out sometimes early but I may get by with going into November before it gets too cold. It has some screen windows in it and I have two fans blowing on them and the doors have windows which I keep open. I got it from amazon it is 20 foot long 12 foot wide and 6 foot 3 inches high. the few small plants I have in it look lost. Lol, We will use it next year and start some plants in it and I will surround my cannabis plants with other types of plants we will start.I just remembered that you had mentioned the greenhouse and approaching winter (Winter is always Coming)
What kind of greenhouse. If it is in decent shape without broken windows (if they are glass or plexi-glass) or without torn windows (if they are plastic sheeting) or openings in the walls or roof then you actually have more time than you might realize. The way I figure it a good greenhouse will allow for an extra month before it gets cold enough inside to damage or kill the plants. I wish I had a greenhouse in my backyard or access to one where I did not have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes.
I'm in Billings(45 degrees north) and my greenhouse usually is finished by Nov 1. I don't grow pure Sativas, though, just hybrids or Indicas.It is brand new plastic so its in good shape. I am in a northern state so it starts getting cold out sometimes early but I may get by with going into November before it gets too cold. It has some screen windows in it and I have two fans blowing on them and the doors have windows which I keep open. I got it from amazon it is 20 foot long 12 foot wide and 6 foot 3 inches high. the few small plants I have in it look lost. Lol, We will use it next year and start some plants in it and I will surround my cannabis plants with other types of plants we will start.