how do you test your water\soil pH?

Mad_Prophessor said:

Most people have decent tap water. It is the really hard water that is a pain in the ass.

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Think if I used fresh spring water as I usually do every year it wouldn't be that bad pH?

Mad_Prophessor said:

Sure sell them anything you want, just don't buy from them. They don't wash their hands or take showers bro, I wouldn't eat anything they make. They are half decent to your face, but when you leave.....

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We have been dealing with them for a long time and never once got sick or anything from what they made. And it is always the best shit ever cause it's fresh with no garbage additives that everyone else uses. They just have a different life style man and there is nothing wrong with that. I'm not one too judge people by how they live or do things or whatever else everyone in this world is worried about. These days most people have poor values and seldom actually get too know someone before they judge them by lifestyle, religion, and many other things that don't make up a truly good person. But that's just my opinion! Back too the main topic now, no more Amish bashing, (lmao never thought I'd say Amish bashing in my life) this ak got me spun for sure lol

TheDabWiz said:

Think if I used fresh spring water as I usually do every year it wouldn't be that bad pH?

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That would have to depend on your ground composition. I would guess that it would be great water to use, but there are too many factors that play into whether or not it is. I would like to use fresh spring water. It must be loaded with dissolved solids that the plants love.

TheDabWiz said:

We have been dealing with them for a long time and never once got sick or anything from what they made. And it is always the best shit ever cause it's fresh with no garbage additives that everyone else uses. They just have a different life style man and there is nothing wrong with that. I'm not one too judge people by how they live or do things or whatever else everyone in this world is worried about. These days most people have poor values and seldom actually get too know someone before they judge them by lifestyle, religion, and many other things that don't make up a truly good person. But that's just my opinion! Back too the main topic now, no more Amish bashing, (lmao never thought I'd say Amish bashing in my life) this ak got me spun for sure lol

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I understand. My advice, buy their produce and make it yourself. I am not judging them, just stating my experiences with them (ok, the no washing thing is just gross tho). Fuck the Amish, I love NL Blue.

Mad_Prophessor said:

I understand. My advice, buy their produce and make it yourself. I am not judging them, just stating my experiences with them (ok, the no washing thing is just gross tho). Fuck the Amish, I love NL Blue.

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Mad_Prophessor said:

That would have to depend on your ground composition. I would guess that it would be great water to use, but there are too many factors that play into whether or not it is. I would like to use fresh spring water. It must be loaded with dissolved solids that the plants love.

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It seems like its half decent. People around here use the springs too fill gallon jugs for drinking ewater so it can't be that bad if at all bad for my plants lol. I'll just use a cheap water test kit too see how it is. Should be cheap too get a test kit for like 2 or 3 uses lol

Mad_Prophessor said:

Don't trust those fuckers! They look at you as less than human and would rather spit in your face than talk to you. They want your money and could care less about any type of quality product or if they fuck you over. Amish and Mennonites are shady as fuck and don't follow our laws. They do not have quality standards or any type of regulations. Get something good that is trustworthy. Roots Organic is a good bag soil.

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This is one of the most ignorant posts I have ever read on this site. And has no validity what so ever.

Mad_Prophessor said:

Amish are Amish. They are who they are. I dealt with them for several years in upstate NY and I don't have a good word to say about them. Believe me when I tell you that they have nothing but contempt for you and me. Give them your money if you want while you are paying their portion of taxes. I wouldn't and don't support them. They take work away from people that pay taxes and carry insurance while providing a sub-par product (at least as much as they can get away with). After several years of dealing with daily, I wouldn't buy a stick of gum from them. If you want to, have at it dawg.

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You are an absolute dumb ass. I can see why the Amish do not like you.

Alexander Supertramp said:

You are an absolute dumb ass. I can see why the Amish do not like you.

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Did you ever do business with them on a daily basis for several years? They like me as much as the like any English. You have no idea what you are talking about.

TheDabWiz said:

It seems like its half decent. People around here use the springs too fill gallon jugs for drinking ewater so it can't be that bad if at all bad for my plants lol. I'll just use a cheap water test kit too see how it is. Should be cheap too get a test kit for like 2 or 3 uses lol

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Your city or town water dept should be able to test it for you. There are also businesses that specialize in water testing. It usually will cost you between $30 and $80.

Hey Mad,,,I get ya on the Amish thing......I have been buying piglets from them for years......They can be your friend to your face and then shit on you faster then a cock crows!
Your Amish, you trust yours first.
Then Mennonites,

and they trust no english.....and that's what we are to them......english.......Our laws are NOT their laws......The cops are an uncomfortable pain they have to live with....don't get in their way!

The only reason I get along with them is I organic farm....

Dr. Who said:

Hey Mad,,,I get ya on the Amish thing......I have been buying piglets from them for years......They can be your friend to your face and then shit on you faster then a cock crows!
Your Amish, you trust yours first.
Then Mennonites,

and they trust no english.....and that's what we are to them......english.......Our laws are NOT their laws......The cops are an uncomfortable pain they have to live with....don't get in their way!

The only reason I get along with them is I organic farm....

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You are 100% correct on that. They love our money, but hate our guts. I despise people like that. I don't live in NY any more and don't have to deal with them. That is the safest bet. You have something they want, that is the only reason they are nice to you. Change the status quo and that would also change drastically. I am glad I am not the only person that is able to see them for what they are. I never worried about their cops. Don't ever let one of their cops push you around. As our police can't enforce our laws on them, they can't enforce their laws on us. Don't let them try.

Deal with them on a daily bases and have for decades. They are an integral part of our community. They live a different life style, yes. Shady, crooked and full of contempt, no. And they do not burden our health or welfare system what so ever.I respect them for them for choosing such an honest and humble lifestyle.

Alexander Supertramp said:

Deal with them on a daily bases and have for decades. They are an integral part of our community. They live a different life style, yes. Shady, crooked and full of contempt, no. And they do not burden our health or welfare system what so ever.I respect them for them for choosing such an honest and humble lifestyle.

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I am glad you are having good luck in dealing with them. You must have something that they really want. I am not talking about their lifestyle, I am talking about their character and their lack of integrity. Just because somebody throws in your face how good of a person they are, doesn't mean they are. They try to get away with every technology exploit they can get away with all the while, they dont pay taxes or have to carry insurance. Go to one of their jobsites tomorrow that they are building something on and you will find air-nailers, heavy equipment, and generators. They are tax evaders hiding under the premise of religion and are no different than anybody else. If they were truly living their righteous lifestyle of their ancestors, they would have no technology at all. Every house has a certain amount of technology that is allowed to them. This is a recent adaptation and should negate their tax freedoms as they are no longer living their stated "simple" lifestyle. They are more burdensome than you are giving them credit for.

TheDabWiz said:

Just wondering what you guys use too test soil and water for pH lvl and what do you use too change your pH in either one. I'm going too be using a bubble stone in a storage tank for my water for the extra oxygen the stone will put into it (I've heard great things about doing this), so I figured if I'm going threw all that trouble already im going too be very strict with every aspect of this years grow and see how much it actually makes a difference. Can anyone help me out with cheap options for checking soil and water pH and then what too use too fix them?

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Water ph up and down but u need to make sure the ph is 6.5