Lower the PH level

My soil' (spaghnum, light mix) ph level is around 7,2. I want it to get lower, like 6,2..

My RO water with nutes is 5,4 in ph level..

Is it okay to lower the soils ph level, by watering it with that ph level water ?

Thanks in advance

Don't worry about soil ph. Just adjust water or feed ph to around 6.5 and your good.

fredthesmoker said:

My soil' (spaghnum, light mix) ph level is around 7,2. I want it to get lower, like 6,2..

My RO water with nutes is 5,4 in ph level..

Is it okay to lower the soils ph level, by watering it with that ph level water ?

Thanks in advance

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Are you using a 20% runoff on watering and what does it measure

My problem is, that i dont got any PH up adjusting liquid, and the stores just closed for today..

Baking soda will work to adjust ph.
Or add a bit of reg water.

Herb & Suds said:

Are you using a 20% runoff on watering and what does it measure

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Im using a ph meter for soil. I didnt test the runoff. I usually use 6 litre of water in 16 litre soil

fredthesmoker said:

Im using a ph meter for soil. I didnt test the runoff. I usually use 6 litre of water in 16 litre soil

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Throw that thing out , go with measuring ph in and out
You can't rely on soil readings
You rarely need ph up ever

Really ? Ok i try testing the runoff, and adjust with soda

fredthesmoker said:

Really ? Ok i try testing the runoff, and adjust with soda

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When did "soda " enter the conversation?

You want to adjust the ph of your water to your ideal level, so in this case, you are saying your water + nutes come out at 5.4, and you want to raise it to 6.2, right? Try bubbling your nutrients overnight, that might be enough to stabilize the ph to a level you're fine with. I would not use baking soda to raise the ph. Get some ph up or use potassium hydroxide over baking soda. Another option is to use a silica product-they raise the ph too. What's wrong with your tap water? You might be able to use your tap water to raise the PH as well.

fredthesmoker said:

Im using a ph meter for soil. I didnt test the runoff. I usually use 6 litre of water in 16 litre soil

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If you're using one of those 3 in 1 pH, moisture, etc meters throw it in the trash. They will destroy your plants having you chase pH issues that don't exist. Good luck.