Question for PBP bloom users

[Floridian]

I brought this thread back because I am still using PBP along with GH Ph up to get it to 6.5.I am thinking about not using the up at all.Does it kill the beneficial bacteria the way PH down does I just don't know.My mix is 1/2 ocean forest and 1/2 roots organic which has plenty of perlite.I use mycorrzae and worm castings in veg and mc and happy frog in flower.Thanks

 

[Vanilla Phoenix]

I used to grow without pHing my nute solution (PBP). What always happens is around 3 to 4 weeks in 12/12, the nute solution finally drops the pH of the soil and you get a Ca lockout. I use Happy Frog straight outta the bag.

 

[ChasingGreen]

I used to grow without pHing my nute solution (PBP). What always happens is around 3 to 4 weeks in 12/12, the nute solution finally drops the pH of the soil and you get a Ca lockout. I use Happy Frog straight outta the bag.

That happens to me also with PBP, but I do PH my water...

 

[Floridian]

Does anyone know if base or alkaline negates beneficial bacteria the way acid does

 

[Vanilla Phoenix]

That happens to me also with PBP, but I do PH my water...

Are you using Calmag? I'm using tap water and still use Calmag at 5ml/gal. If I dont, I get a Ca def in early flower, not due to pH, but due to the lack of Ca.

 

[Vanilla Phoenix]

Does anyone know if base or alkaline negates beneficial bacteria the way acid does

I'm not sure. Sounds like a question for slownickel....

 

[ecsd]

I would think the salts (synthetics) parts of the line would kill the bennies. I am not knocking pbp, love the line.

I Use hydroton tho, if youre looking for bottle organics for soil, maybe ntfg or the go line is what youre looking for