Ive added all the stuff to my water and the pH is x.x, what now?
If growing in a soil/less medium the pH should be approximately 6.5 and in hydroponic media the pH should be about 6.0 before application. To lower the pH an acid must be added to the water and to raise the pH a base must be added. There are products available on the shelf called “pH up” & “pH down”. They work well. There are also household products that will accomplish the same goal. Household “pH downs” Vinegar (white distilled, apple cider, wine…) Lemon juice Household “pH ups” Tap water (my preference) Municipal water is often pH’d above 7.0 to improve palatability (taste). Baking Soda (NOT baking powder) WARNING Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Its use can cause problems so I advise against it. It works well in a pinch AND when used infrequently. Increased sodium concentration in the medium displaces K and may cause a condition appearing as K deficiency. There is a maxim in chemistry which states “water follows sodium”; if the sodium concentration in the medium is high, water
