Low Soil PH HELP!

MrToad69

MrToad69

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Now this is getting frustrating...

I've managed to get some PH up from a friend..pH 11.5...(I tested with pH meter first)

I added a small bit to my 50 gal manure compost tea...and guess what..the F'n pH dropped again...

Down to 4.5

Is there some screwy buffering thing that goes on that I have to overcome with a certain volume of pH up or something..?

this totally has me stumped.. :(
 
Aussieaceae

Aussieaceae

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MrToad69 said:
Now this is getting frustrating...

I've managed to get some PH up from a friend..pH 11.5...(I tested with pH meter first)

I added a small bit to my 50 gal manure compost tea...and guess what..the F'n pH dropped again...

Down to 4.5

Is there some screwy buffering thing that goes on that I have to overcome with a certain volume of pH up or something..?

this totally has me stumped.. :(
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Hi Toad,

Curiousity got the better of me and I searched out a bit.
It's suggested as a water softener. It removes / locks up calcium and magnesium in the water. (Edit - hydrated lime)
That may be why the ph is reading low. It's essentially doing the opposite thing to garden lime if I'm not mistaken, by removing carbonate hardness.

Lime in Water Treatment | Graymont

Lime is used by many municipalities to improve water quality, especially for water softening and arsenic removal. Indeed, the American Water Works Association has issued standards that provide for the use of lime in drinking water treatment.
www.graymont.com www.graymont.com
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All the best, cheers.
 
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9BestBudz0

9BestBudz0

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MrToad69 said:
Ogy..
Way to dig deep bud. Love the insight. :)

Hold on to the string..stay in line...and be sure to follow these 2 pages of How to Grow Cannabis instructions.

Have you heard of Hydrated Lime for gardening?
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Hydrated lime Burns the roots
 
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