kiksroks
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Is it correct to assume based on what i have read here and on other websites that if i use lime in my soil mix it will buffer the soil to 7.0 And it will not matter what the PH of my nutrient solution is?
I am planning on using 5 parts FFOF to 1 part perlite and adding the lime. I will be using FF Big Bloom, FF Tiger Bloom according to the instructions on the bottle but not for 2-3 weeks after planting and finishing with Gravity.
Would it be wise to use the lime and forgo ph monitoring/control or would it be better to just PH my nute solution before watering and adjust it as needed?
I will be watering with well water that is pretty alkaline at about 7.8 ph and a TDS of about 150ppm. Is that going to be a problem?
Am I wrong in my belief that the nutes typically lower ph and mostif not all ph problems in soil are due to the soil becoming to acidic due to the breakdown of these nutrients?
other info:
Indoor/soil grow
5 gallon buckets
12-24 plants of varying strains
1kw hps, air cooled
adequate ventilation
4'x6'x8' grow area enclosed in panda
Just finalizing the details for my next grow. I would be willing to buy a ph meter and balancing supplies if it is a better way to go.
Thanks in advance!
I am planning on using 5 parts FFOF to 1 part perlite and adding the lime. I will be using FF Big Bloom, FF Tiger Bloom according to the instructions on the bottle but not for 2-3 weeks after planting and finishing with Gravity.
Would it be wise to use the lime and forgo ph monitoring/control or would it be better to just PH my nute solution before watering and adjust it as needed?
I will be watering with well water that is pretty alkaline at about 7.8 ph and a TDS of about 150ppm. Is that going to be a problem?
Am I wrong in my belief that the nutes typically lower ph and mostif not all ph problems in soil are due to the soil becoming to acidic due to the breakdown of these nutrients?
other info:
Indoor/soil grow
5 gallon buckets
12-24 plants of varying strains
1kw hps, air cooled
adequate ventilation
4'x6'x8' grow area enclosed in panda
Just finalizing the details for my next grow. I would be willing to buy a ph meter and balancing supplies if it is a better way to go.
Thanks in advance!