A AJgoldy08 Active Member Oct 11, 2012 #1 I am told that rain water is the best for general growth. As the ph level is around 5.5 -6.5. Can I just use rain water all the time? Or does it have to much asid in it for the plant?
I am told that rain water is the best for general growth. As the ph level is around 5.5 -6.5. Can I just use rain water all the time? Or does it have to much asid in it for the plant?
A AJgoldy08 Active Member Oct 11, 2012 #3 I think I'll be ok on the amount of rain as I'm from the uk. Not to sure about the quality though haha. Thanks, that's all I really needed to know
I think I'll be ok on the amount of rain as I'm from the uk. Not to sure about the quality though haha. Thanks, that's all I really needed to know
PopTop Well-Known Member Oct 13, 2012 #4 Idk where u live but I get over 7 ph from my rain water, I use 1 drop of muratic acid to bring it down to 6.5
Idk where u live but I get over 7 ph from my rain water, I use 1 drop of muratic acid to bring it down to 6.5
cannabineer Ursus marijanus Oct 13, 2012 #5 Rainwater should have zero ionic strength. pHing rainwater gives wild readings because the electrode has no "traction". cn
Rainwater should have zero ionic strength. pHing rainwater gives wild readings because the electrode has no "traction". cn
