You know the importance of providing cannabis plants with nutrients for successful harvests. Even if your grow medium has high quality nutrients, it can still cause problems for your plants to be able absorb the nutrients correctly. This guide will discuss the importance and benefits of pH testing in order to grow cannabis successfully.
What does pH mean?
Let’s first talk about pH. On a scale from 0-14, pH measures the acidity and alkalinity in a solution. On a scale of 0 to 14, pH is considered neutral. Anything below 7 indicates acidity, while anything higher than 7 signifies alkalinity. The pH of the growing medium, such as soil, coco coir or hydroponic solutions, is crucial for cannabis cultivation. It affects how your plants absorb nutrients.
What is the importance of pH for cannabis growing?
The pH range that cannabis plants can absorb nutrients efficiently is regulated. For cannabis cultivation, the ideal pH level is between 6.0 to 7.0. Your plants will not be able absorb nutrients if the pH is too high, or too low. This can lead to nutritional deficiencies, and other issues.
What is pH?
It is simple and important to test the pH of your medium. To accurately measure pH, you can either use a pH tester or meter. Mix a little bit of the growing medium with some distilled water. Next, add a small amount of your growing medium to the water and let it sit for a few minutes before you test the solution. Adjust the pH level if it is not within the desired range.
How do you adjust pH?
It is easy to adjust the pH of your medium. You can adjust the pH of your growing medium if it is too acidic (alkaline). You can also add baking soda and potassium hydroxide to raise the pH. Adjust the pH slowly and test again until it reaches the desired range.
Final Conclusion
For successful cannabis cultivation, it is important to maintain the right pH level in your medium. You can make sure your plants get the nutrients they require by regularly testing and then adjusting the pH as needed. A quality pH tester or pH meter can be a cost-saving investment that will save you time and money over the long term.
Laura McQueen is a writer for MJGreenNews.com.
She has been writing for different cannabis websites and publications since 2018.
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