EC/PH measurements in a soil grow?

kmo8762

kmo8762

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I was wondering if there was a way to use EC-PH measurements in conjunction in a soil grow to prevent over fert problems?
 
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bigbuddc

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good question i was wondering the same thing how do you check the pH of ur soil if u dont have a meter thats made for soil just the pH drops
 
kmo8762

kmo8762

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bigbuddc said:
good question i was wondering the same thing how do you check the pH of ur soil if u dont have a meter thats made for soil just the pH drops
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I test the ph of the water that collects in the catch tray after watering.
 
Punk

Punk

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kmo8762 said:
I test the ph of the water that collects in the catch tray after watering.
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Well, to be more precise, you want to check the final runoff...not just 'whats in the tray'.

If you're catching it in a tray, remove the bulk of it and just test the last bit that dribbles out. That will give you a somewhat more accurate ph reading of your soil.
 
kmo8762

kmo8762

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Punk said:
Well, to be more precise, you want to check the final runoff...not just 'whats in the tray'.

If you're catching it in a tray, remove the bulk of it and just test the last bit that dribbles out. That will give you a somewhat more accurate ph reading of your soil.
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I read that you can make a slurry of soil and water and test with an EC meter.
 
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