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Just switched my plants over to 12/12 today, pH is about 5.9 If I remember correctly the pH is supposed to be lower... What's the ideal pH range for hydroponic plants in flowering? | ||
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01-07-2008, 06:55 PM
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01-07-2008, 07:41 PM
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| 5.8 is optimal for hydro, generally speaking. aim for that and you should be fine
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| right 5.5-6.1 was just wondering if plants leaned more towards the 5.5 in flowering, or more towards the 6.1. | ||
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01-07-2008, 08:32 PM
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| i run my hydro plants around 5.7 and let the ph drift up
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01-08-2008, 10:18 AM
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| I will get mine around 5.4 and let it drift to 6.2 or.3 ish and then bring it back down.
__________________ I'll grant you I've had more than my share of poignant moments. Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it. Throughout my lifetime, I've left pieces of my heart here and there. And now, there's almost not enough to stay alive. But I force a smile, knowing that my ambition far exceeded my talent. Originally Posted by OldPhart Basic cheat sheet: Ec goes up, PH goes down=plants require less nutes. Ec goes down, PH goes up=Plants require more nutes Ec stable, PH goes up=Equilibrium=Good thang. The Spotted Dog | ||
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