Tap Water vs Bottled

[JoDirt]

I currently have burn problem on my plant, and I'm not sure what it is. But I am suspecting maybe a PH/Water deficiency.

I'm currently using normal tap water that has sit for 24 hours, but would bottled water be better?

Here's a water analysis report of the exact type of water I plan on using.



They say PH is between 6.3-7.9, I know the recommended PH is 6.0-6.5 but would it still be better than tap water? I don't have a PH test kit.

Thanks.

And for those who would want to check my plant here's my thread in Marijuana Plant Problem
https://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-plant-problems/566095-leaves-twisting-curling-down-light.html

 

[gaztron3030]

get a PH tester and stop guessing

 

[JoDirt]

That's what I plan to do, but has I don't have money until October 6th, I need to guess to save my plant. :S

 

[gaztron3030]

a dropper test kit will only be a few dollars. I'd go with the tap water if you have no options of measuring PH, bottled water is usually higher PH

 

[Warlock1369]

Bottled water dosnt have the struck standards tap water dose. So there can be more in bottle water then tap. A drop ph kit with up and down is like 13 bucks. A great value. I'm guessing your in soil so just use tap water and get a kit when you can.

 

[Nutes and Nugs]

https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/294579-water-most-essential-compound.html

 

[dimebong]

Check your soil pH.

 

[twelveone]

I use nothing but Distilled 1 gallon jugs.... I never test the PH balance....My plants love it and its all I use

 

[schuylaar]

I use nutes at 1/4 strength with spring water ONLY. The Ph in my spring water is 7.5. I do not recommend distilled because there are no nutrients in it. If you want to know Ph of water in your area all you have to do is google it. I NEVER Ph, my kit is collecting dust.

 

[twelveone]

I use nutes at 1/4 strength with spring water ONLY. The Ph in my spring water is 7.5. I do not recommend distilled because there are no nutrients in it. If you want to know Ph of water in your area all you have to do is google it. I NEVER Ph, my kit is collecting dust.

I start adding organic nutes about 2-3 weeks into growing

 

[schuylaar]

yeah, so do I. Just a drop or two of grow big/big bloom under a 4-bulb T-5 for 4 weeks with 18oz cups. I made the mistake of using the smaller 9 oz the first few grows.

 

[Trousers]

A ph drop kit is $7.
An R/O filter can be had for under $100.


What is wrong with your tap water? Get a ppm meter on ebay for $15 and check your tap. If you are under 200 it will work for plants.
My water is about 155, but I still use an R/O filter.


Why not give your plants pure water?
Well, mine isn't pure, the ppm is 4.