Top Tips for Fresh Grows

Check the pH of the water. The pH is a measure of how acidic or alkalinic a liquid is and ranges between 1 and 14 with 1 being the most acidic. Pure water has a pH of 7.0 although is is extremely rare to get pure water out of a tap! In any case most growths thrive best at levels of around 6.0 to 6.5. Checking the pH of a solution is really straightforward with a pH meter such as this one from Essentials

To ensure your water is at the correct level there are addtives such as pH Up or pH Down from Vitalink and many others!

Check the EC of the water before choosing your nutrients. The EC is the electrical conductivity and is effectively a gauge of how hard or soft the water which is dictated by its salt content. Salty water is an excellent conductor but it toxic for plants and knowing the EC makes it straightforward when choosing between soft and hard water feeds. The higher the EC the harder the water. Essentials also produce a great meter for testing the EC

Keep the grow room clean and spotless! Lack of hygiene makes it far easier for pests and diseases to make their way in. When starting a new growth or eliminating pests from a previous one the ForteFog Jumbo Fumer will quickly and easily freshen things up!

When using feeds and nutrients we can always suggest the best and most suitable ones. Whichever you do choose to go ahead with, precision is the key. Follow the guidance and be accurate with the amounts added to the growth. Too little or too much can hinder the performance of your plants.

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