Soil PH testing

[Tead]

I don't normally test my soil ph, but I'm starting a different grow and wanted to try it out. The process seems simple.... dump water in, test water out.

The problem comes in understanding the results. Here's what I did....

I added PH6 water to the bucket... tested water after it filtered thru the soil. PH was 6.1

I mulled it about for a bit, and decided I wanted to raise the PH, so I added some tap water of PH9. I tested the output and it showed a PH of 6.2

I'm honestly just not sure what to make of this. Anyone have experience in this?

Cheers

 

[Ms.Fox]

Really, what I look for is what the ph of the solution you add is before you add it which should be 6.5, and then I test what the runoff is of the solution when it comes through, which should be around 5.7 - 6.0. That's what's most important.

 

[Tead]

Ahh.... Ok... so I could try some 5.0 water next time and see if I come out under 6.

Cheers!

 

[Ms.Fox]

No, feed with 6.5 and it should come out lower at 5.7 - 6.0. ;-)

 

[Tead]

I tried adding 6.0 to it first.... "I added PH6 water to the bucket... tested water after it filtered thru the soil. PH was 6.1"

So, I'm thinkin it I should try 5, or am I nuts?

Cheers