How do you balance the PH/EC of Biobizz® soil/fertilizer?
With Biobizz® soil and liquid products, the EC and pH value do not need to be adjusted or balanced, as should when using a mineral medium. Biobizz® organic mediums and nutrients are not made of mineral salts but organic bound elements, which are not measurable. The medium has a natural pH form; this will keep the soil in balance by itself.
How does the pH value of my soil influence the growth of plants?
The correct pH-value is very important for the optimal growth of the plant. The pH-value is the measure for the acid concentration or acid degree. The level of the acid degree defines the bacterial life and the metabolism of the plant. The most ideal pH-value for the soil where your plants are, is between 6.3 and 6.5. Biobizz® earth already possesses this pH value. That means that under normal circumstances, you do not have to adjust the pH value of your water. It is not the level of pH in the water, but the pH of the soil that determines your success. Just let the Biobizz® products do their job for you!
A too low pH-value may lead to poisoning of the plant. A too high pH-value leads to a decreased growth and flowering of the plant. A too high or too low pH-value in many cases thus means a lower harvest.
A too low or too high pH-value reduces the absorption of nutrients. Managing pH- and pH+ too often can disturb the natural pH-value in the earth and may increase the possibility for less absorption.
How can I influence the pH-value?
If the quality of the water differs too much from the standard pH value of 7.0-7.3, then you can use apple vinegar or citric acid to reduce the acidity of your water. Try to reach a value between 6.8 and 7.2. The best is to reduce the pH-value a little, until it reaches the correct level, and only then to add the Biobizz® nutrient.
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