Is there an organic method of lowering pH?
Yes. Citric acid or vinegar could be used to lower the pH of the nutrient solution. Vinegar is usually only used on very small gardens, since fairly large amounts of it must be used to stabilize hard alkaline water to the correct pH. Powdered citric acid is available which can be used in very small amounts to lower the pH. Generally, I teaspoon of citric acid will treat about 20 gallons of hard tap water. Irrigation____________________________ using Hydroponic Systems (definitions) The way water is delivered to the plant is a function of the type of Hydroponic system used. The type of Hydroponic system is relative to what type of crop is grown, what materials are available, and the budget. The Hydroponic gardener has many options in this area. There are many types of Hydroponic systems, along with hybrid types or variations of each one. 1. Ebb & Flow irrigation, also known as “Flood and Drain,” is where the growing media is in shallow trays that are watered by flooding the whole tray f
