Ok. Apple cider vinegar doesn't to seem to be as harmful as I thought, was equating it to straight vinegar. Seems like a quick fix if I run out of fish emulsion. But there is still no need for you to check pH, if you aerate it you can pour it straight it.
Your soil is perfect. Stop pHing your solution. The mycos will regulate everything. I would flush then water with a ewc "tea". Just a little ewc (sprinkle in water), if it is quality, the beneficials will multiply from the aeration.
What? ALL YOU NEED is lime, it will keep your soil in perfect range for nutrient uptake. Please do not put apple cider vinegar in your soil, stuff like this is what cause bad pH fluctuations. If you bubble/aerate your mix before watering it in you will be fine. If your soil mycos are in check...
First, stop worrying about your pH, no need for this in organic grows. Some airstones and any organic matter will take care of any chlorine and ph issues. I just sprinkle coco or kelp meal and let it bubble. Are you feeding when you water? If you have all of that mixed in the soil all you...
You will enjoy that fruity chronic. Very fast finisher will very dense nugs. I tried to grow critical yumboldt. It was listed as a 9wk flowering plant, mine was easily 15+, got tired of looking at it around week 12 and chopped it.
You don't have to let the water sit for 24hrs. The chlorine will react with any organic matter. I simply fill a 5 gallon bucket, toss a little coco or molasses in there and bubble for a few hours.
My critical+ was harsh also. First two harvest I let go 56 and 60 days with no difference. Sweet deep has it beat in everything except yield. Currently have their ogk and moby dick, worth the time?