Buy one, or take a sample to your local health department or a private company for testing.
Water: The Most Essential Compound
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Sweetmesss
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I was thinking about doing that. How much does something like that cost usually? Or what do I even tell them
I don't know where you are, but in the areas I've lived in within Canada, the local health department will test the water for free. Since that's all I've ever done, I have no idea what it would cost if you don't have the same option.
All I did was simply state I need a water analysis performed. They then gave me a sample bottle with instructions. Filled it up, took it back, got results within a couple of weeks.
Yes you definitely have a well. A bored well is a large hole like you see in old movies and TV. Its big enough for a person. A drilled well is a small hole just big enough for a pipe. You should get a sample and if there is a pet store that sells saltwater fish, take the sample in and ask them to test it. Or test it yourself. I use a TDS (total dissolved solids) meter. It tests 0.08 tds, which is better than filtered water. One thing for sure. Well water is way better than city water
The good thing about having a health department or private organization test the water is that you'll get a full blown analysis. It lists the PPM of every element in the water. This allows you to get an idea of how much Ca and Mg is in your water for example, which allows you to specifically tailor your nutrient mix.
Agreed. Hell, Im calling my health department tomorrow lol
Sweetmesss
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That sounds awesome. Maybe even the department of agriculture would do it as well. But I suspect you might actually have to pay if you go through the USDA. Don't know. Will definitely look into it. We have a lot of farmers out here.
You guys are amazing. I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with us.
Azlaundry
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For the best options co post tea is a much better choice yiu csn fins the best Compost tea online for sale to make it fast snd easy. Or u csn find it online at Firestyle seed banks
Sweetmesss
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I have been reading a lot about boogie Brew. Josh seems amazing
Azlaundry
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Anything that gives u amzing plants im all for
Sweetmesss
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True that homie. I'm just more worried especially if I'm doing a super soil recipe. Oh well that's probably for a different post
TOKERS1987
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I use rain water. Is it good for plants
seymour b
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Your county will most likely have a state agricultural extension that can handle this. They can test water and soil if needed.
KnewpKnewp87
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This is an incredibly in-depth article. I do very much appreciate it.
However, using rain water basically antiquates... Plus its something everyone has access to for free.
Some people take the engineering approach and it has real value, however the ecological one (allowing natural processes to occur in conjunction with the science we have) has gotten me more, better tasting fruit with less work and less money.
However, using rain water basically antiquates... Plus its something everyone has access to for free.
Some people take the engineering approach and it has real value, however the ecological one (allowing natural processes to occur in conjunction with the science we have) has gotten me more, better tasting fruit with less work and less money.
Massiveamounts
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Ty for this btw.
Chumlee1990
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Coconut powder water is the key ,,,I get nice plant like the ones you see in magazines still can’t beat mine ,,Bam bam,si bloom,recharge,frosty tea,fire,prime,Moab,,,man that’s some dank dank ,likethe25AGfromdispo...
Thank me later ,,,that’s all you need o lastly si bloom silica drops ph to 6.0 so easy with less headache
Thank me later ,,,that’s all you need o lastly si bloom silica drops ph to 6.0 so easy with less headache
CatHedral
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Most aquarium operators know what is what.