This scheme illustrates Ph range for soil and hydro.
I'll tell how i understand how it works.
I grow is soil so i use the right side of the scheme.
In theory the scheme shows the correct ph level is 6.53.
It also shows a range Between 6 and 6.8.
2 things worth taking notice of.
1st we can't keep the soil at 6.53 all time.
2nd as i think someone mentioned you can't really measure that.
I'l explain why, if interested.
So i can only use ph meter reading as a point in the right direction.
Ph strips are more precise in real life use but a calibrated ph meter can also do it.
The soil changes the ph value.
When it's wet the ph is a bit higher and when it dries it gets more acidic.
That swing in ph makes sure the plant gets the different nutes i needs if they are in the soil.
That's why i chose my soil with 6.2-6.8 ph range, but i don't think it need to be precise like that. I have grown in slightly different ph range too.
But in the end all we can do is trying to stay in that range estimating with a meter or ph strips.
Correcting if things looks off.
There was a time we didn't use meters to measure when we grew something.
That is also worth remembering.
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Sorry if it was a bit confusing but i'm a little tired.