Alright, I added another 1/2 gallon to each plant. Added my nute profile, ph’ed it to 6.07. Water pooling up in my saucers. Fingers crossed. Thank you to everyone who responded!
If you’re in soil you do not need to pH your solutions. Your soil pH buffers it for you already!
Adding pH up or down to your water solution can be bad for cannabis plants if not done carefully, for several reasons:
1. pH Fluctuations: Rapid changes in pH can shock the plants, leading to stress and negatively affecting their growth. Plants need a stable pH environment to properly absorb nutrients.
2. Nutrient Lockout: Incorrect pH levels can cause nutrient lockout, where essential nutrients become unavailable to the plants. Cannabis plants typically thrive in a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0 in soil and 5.5 to 6.5 in hydroponics. Deviating from this range can lead to deficiencies, even if nutrients are present in the solution.
3. Chemical Burns: Overuse of pH up or down solutions can lead to a concentrated mix that can chemically burn the plant roots. This can damage the root system, leading to stunted growth or even plant death.
4. Soil Microbiology Disruption: In soil-grown cannabis, a sudden change in pH can disrupt the beneficial microorganisms that help break down organic matter and facilitate nutrient absorption. This can harm the overall soil health, affecting the plant’s ability to thrive.
5. Water Quality: The water itself might have contaminants or high levels of dissolved salts, which could worsen when adding pH-altering chemicals, especially if the water is not properly filtered or treated.
