PH is pushing 8!

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HumbleTie1321

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How do I safely lower it into. The correct range? 1 plant is thriving, 1 is so so and the 3rd is really struggling.. Please help, I'm new to this and don't have a clue!
 
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HumbleTie1321

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lusidghost said:
I didn’t realize you were growing in soil. Disregard my comment.
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Will do.. Not sure I'd use the rainwater here in Northern Virginia. Supposed to rain tomorrow, guess I could catch some and see what it runs. I live pretty close to DC, so not sure how the pollution affects our rain water. My tap is 8.. Distilled is 7.. Nothing seems to budge this stuff.. Not sure where to go with it. So what about Fulvic or Humic acid? Has anyone here have experience using them?
 
Herb & Suds

Herb & Suds

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HumbleTie1321 said:
Will do.. Not sure I'd use the rainwater here in Northern Virginia. Supposed to rain tomorrow, guess I could catch some and see what it runs. I live pretty close to DC, so not sure how the pollution affects our rain water. My tap is 8.. Distilled is 7.. Nothing seems to budge this stuff.. Not sure where to go with it. So what about Fulvic or Humic acid? Has anyone here have experience using them?
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I'm pretty sure your "rain water "is fine unless all your trees and grass is dead :wall:
Both acids lower ph and you keep lowering it and you will experience lock out

Welcome to RIU :hug:
 
turbobuzz

turbobuzz

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I use citric acid you can buy at any grocery store in the canning section. Used it for years. A little less than a 1/4 tsp per gallon gets you from 8 to 6.5. My water is right at 8.
 
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