hydro ph levels

[pheen]

to all hydro growers, what do you guys set the ph levels to? i normaly go for 6.0, but i have herd a range between 5.2-5.8 is best. what do you guys think????

 

[Guest]

I try to keep mine between 5.5 and 5.9 with 5.7018726 being optimal
http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=6553

 

[Guest]

I try to keep mine between 5.5 and 5.9 with 5.7018726

hehe yeah what she said

I keep mine 5.8....

 

[Guest]

I allow my PH to fluctuate between 5.5 and 6.5.
The plant itself will thrive in this range but Certain nutrients are best absorbed by the plant at a PH that is specific to that particular nutrient.
Bye allowing the PH to fluctuate I feel that most micro and macro nutrients are then being absorbed more readily at some point during the fluctuation.

My PH usually rises so I start out on the low end of the spectrum and allow it to climb until it needs adjusted to approximately 5.8 and or a reserviour change.

 

[BuzzBob]

I have posted this before... But will again, since it supports what Krypto just posted. Here's a chart showing the pH Ranges where nutes are taken up by the plants:

-BuzzBob

 

[pheen]

thanks everybody, the info is appreciated. does any1 use bc nutes? i normaly use gh, but i found an exelent deal for a trial pack of bc, witch came w/bc 3 part, thrive alive b1(red + green)
and awsome blossom, also root tech cloning gel for $15.00. it seemed like a good deal so i thought i'd give it a try. i'm growing blue mystic, and shiva (nirvana). however i have herd the bm is nute sensative so i'm keeping the nutes at 1/2 and gradualy raising. i don't wanna cause any problems. once again thanks...

 

[70s_PotHead]

Thanks buzzbob, I'm doing my 1st hydro and i've been letting the PH drift from 5.8-6.0 so i'm in the ball bark, i'll start adjusting to 5.5 from now on

70s

 

[buzzerd]

i agree with krip and bb the thing is now you might go crazy and make the PH level a big issue and it's not it will float just a little the first 2 weeks let it, once the plant takes over and taking in nutrients the ph is going to level out where the plant wants it not where you want it

 

[syko2]

I use BC Technaflora..Great product. Slightly lacking in N and MAG and high salt concontration leaves lot's of resadue but I love the result they provide. The Trail pack wont last long at all, TA (green) is not needed after this trail pack is gone and you wont to continue using the product go with the Galon of Boost, and litters of Grow/Bloom and Thrive Alive (red and Awsome Blossom P/K.

I agree with Kryptonite & BuzzBob on the pH issue. Cannabis plant can utalize and grow well in pH ranges from 7.0 to 5.2 strain dependent. I usally run 7.0 to 6.2 veg and 6.0 to 5.2 flower again, Strain depentant. With BC nutrient's and Pro down pH buffer my pH never drift's but I do adjust the pH at slightly different leavels all threw a plants growth.

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[pheen]

well i set my ph for 5.7 and plants are in the air force now.
(taking off) they are deffenetly liking this better than 6.0
k+ to all yall for the info.

 

[King]

http://www.overgrow.com/growfaq/327

You guys are locking out your nutes going above 5.5. 5.2 is optimal and that's what I'm at 24/7.

PH chart from Overgrow's FAQ, this one is way easier to read and comprehend IMO

 

[pheen]

thanks bro. but in my 7yrs growing anything lower than 5.5 has led ta problems. are you growing dwc, ebb n flow? it also depends on yer brand of nutes. thanks for yer input though. you got any pics?

 

[BenitoCereno]

BC nutes work great, but remember to go under recommended dosage. I burnt the crap out of my plants with them. I am using GH now, but I really liked the awesome blossoms

 

[King]

See that gallery button pheen. My pics are there. I felt like that was an attempted stab at me, and I didn't like that.

I'm showing you studies about PH and related nutrient uptake, and you're tellin me they are false?

Peace

 

[pheen]

no man i was just saying what my experiance has shown me. i never took a stab at ya. don't be so quik ta jump on the high horse. all the ph and nute info always differs with each strain too.
King, the info you posted is great, but not every plant likes the same conditions. if it did we would'nt need thease threads too discuss the different grows, and results each of us have. look man, i did'nt even have a chance ta say i'm trying a lower ph. last night after i loged off i changed it from 5.7 ta 5.4 just too see how it all works out for my shiva, and blue mystic. any way thanks for posting the chart+info. i'll let ya guys how this works for me.