2absolute2purity2
Active Member
how do u use bluelab soil ph pen to test ph of water? do u leave the dibber on?
how do u use bluelab soil ph pen to test ph of water?
- Thread starter 2absolute2purity2
- Start date
Jjgrow420
Well-Known Member
Huh. Just put the probe in the water? You never leave the sheild on or else you're just measuring the ph of the kci storage solution
The dibber is used to punch a hole in the substrate, and to house the probe while not in use. Then you put the probe into the substrate to measure the ph of the substrate or into the water to measure the ph of the solution.
Last edited:
2absolute2purity2
Active Member
Super appreciate ur reply ty i seen mrcanuckgrows on YouTube put it in a bucket w the dibber shield on to measure the ph of water so i got confused n i never used one before but just bought one
Jjgrow420
Well-Known Member
Just stop watching that guy. He's full of bad advice and is just a sponsored grower. It's basically watching a commercial for useless shit. Trust me on this
2absolute2purity2
Active Member
Appreciate ur opinion n help, what channels do u like best/recommend? Is there anything detailed for how to grow from seed to harvest top shelf flower indoors i can watch/read for soil growing u know of?
Jjgrow420
Well-Known Member
And I appreciate your eagerness. Lol. I'm not sure man, I've never watched those things really. I grew up growing in a different time. There was limited info and alot of it was 'broscience'. Weedmags, learning from others and trial and error was the best way to learn. Don't think you can watch a vid and grow top shelf right after. Get your feet wet, and try. There's alot of great growers here that can help you along the way and many many threads that contain all the answers you're looking for.
lakesidegrower
Well-Known Member
I use my bluelab soil pen all the time to pH solutions - nothing to it - leaving the cap on to check is like trying to pour milk with the lid on the jug
Just keep the tip hydrated with the proper fluid in the tip, and make sure you keep it calibrated.
Just keep the tip hydrated with the proper fluid in the tip, and make sure you keep it calibrated.
calvin.m16
Well-Known Member
Dip into reservoir and let temperature stabilize before recording the reading. It works in reservoirs or soil, just rinse off before you put it away and do not forget to use the KCI storage solution by bluelab in the tube that you screw over the probe. If that probe dries out you're f*cked. I've had the same bluelab soil pen for over a year and it still calibrates whereas my other pens over the last few years have all died by bluelab and it usually happens right after the warranty is up.
calvin.m16
Well-Known Member
That guys voice makes me want to punch my fist through my wall. IDK how anyone can sit through his videos. "today we're feeding our plants with gaia green amendments." EVERY YOUTUBE GROWER.....
Jjgrow420
Well-Known Member
I've had my pen for years. I've had my soil pen for over a year
HydroKid239
Well-Known Member
Dr MJ Coco is a better option. Although there isn’t much about growing on his channel.. it’s still imho a better option lol.
Jjgrow420
Well-Known Member
Gaia green is great, and easy to use. But not easy to use to the best of it's ability. You need exp to be able to judge when and what your plants need at certain times. Just using Gaia grow or bloom alone isn't really the best way of doing it.
2absolute2purity2
Active Member
thats pretty cool ty for ur response n all ur help fam
2absolute2purity2
Active Member
Have u seen his most recent vids like the one w the blueberry fritter? The editing was amazing voice or not it made me feel like i was watching a pro tv shot for like discovery or history channel lol. N those flowers looked incredible
2absolute2purity2
Active Member
It was a 33 min vid from like 6 months ago to narrow it down more id post the link but idk the policys here rn
2absolute2purity2
Active Member
I bought the 4lb one of gaia green 444 n 284 for my first grow n so far happy plants
Jjgrow420
Well-Known Member
Ya that's cool man. There's other things you can use to improve it. I have 20kg bags of the 2-8-4 I dont use the 4-4-4 much. Just cut the 2-8-4 with insect frass, bokashi etc.I bought the 4lb one of gaia green 444 n 284 for my first grow n so far happy plants
Just don't use it with coco.
myke
Well-Known Member
My latest recipe is 2 cups kelp,1 cup frass,1 cup alfalfa 1 cup gaia bloom.
Jjgrow420
Well-Known Member
Ya I'm always switching it up to see what's better. I like the frass though. That chitosan helps.
myke
Well-Known Member
This morning I found a 10kg bag of gaia frass,all set now for a few years.No more 2kg buckets
