Hey guys! I'm in my second grow in a tent, I'm using FF Ocean Forest soil in some 9x9 white pots. I'm having no issues with the temps, air flow environment at all except for my soil. It appears I am having a lockout of P from a high PH. I will post pics shorlty. I cant seem to get the soil ph to drop below 7. I have now watered with ph adjusted water (6.2) 4 times. 2 of them watering I flushed both pots out with 6.2ph water. I guess my question to yall is how long does it take for the ph to eventually drop to a desired level? also I have gone to the local grow shop and purchased some FF acid loving plants veg formula. they said that should help.
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A pinch of Dolomite Lime helps keep a balance in PH...Comment
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Sulphur will lower your ph, wont take much use a little at a time and water in . Make sure to not over adjust, let it go for sometime and recheck untill u are where u want to be. It can take a few days to drop.Comment
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cool I appreciate the advise guys!! I will have to pick up some dolomite lime today and try that. also where can one pick up a sulfur additive to try out? can I pick that up at my local grow store?Comment
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i personally dont deal with hydro stores as they inflate their prices, in my area anyway. I would go with the sulphur to drop the ph and the dolemite if you needed a ph boost. you can buy just about anything on amazon or ebay.....if your a prime member usually within 2 days to your doorstep.Comment
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btw 7 isnt so bad in soil as a matter of fact its fine in soil, i do like to see slightly lower when in flower. Are you sure your ph is causing this lockout? Im thinking you may have something else going on
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ocean forest is some powerful soil, are you burning your plants?Comment
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Dolomite lime will keep it neutral and may counteract the sulphur. I would add the sulphur first and see how you get on.
I've grown plenty at 7 and not had this problem. Could it be anything else?Comment
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ok sorry for the wait on the response. I'm not sure what else it could be. I have had them in the ocean forest since seed so I don't think burning the plants is an issue. I did notice some fungas gnats the other day so on the next watering I went ahead and added some AzoMax to the mix to zap them bastards right out of there I hope. I also started to give them distilled water instead of using the household tap water. they are looking much better.Comment
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I use Lake water...
When I can't get it ( Frozen )
I use Snow or Rain water...
The PH and PPM are very good ,
Better then our Well Water.Comment
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Best advice I was given was to water with carbonated mineral water,get the P+H right .Job Done.They love it.!Comment
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