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Maybe 40 bucks for a probe. Long read apologies in advance. The calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K) ratio, often referred to as "Cal Mag K," is important in pH because these elements act as cations (positively charged ions) that can help neutralize soil acidity, meaning a balanced ratio can help maintain a suitable pH level for plant growth by counteracting the hydrogen ions present in acidic soil; essentially, the higher the concentration of these cations, the less acidic the soil becomes. Key points about the Cal Mag K ratio and pH: Soil structure: The Ca:Mg ratio specifically can affect soil structure, with calcium improving aeration while magnesium promotes particle adhesion. Antagonistic effects: If one element is present in excessive amounts compared to the others, it can hinder the uptake of the other nutrients. Soil electrical conductivity (EC) and cation exchange capacity (CEC) are both soil properties that can be used to evaluate soil quality. EC is sensitive to salts in the soil, while CEC measures the soil's ability to retain positively charged ions. Base saturation is the percentage of soil exchange sites that are occupied by basic cations, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. It's a measure of soil fertility and is calculated from soil test data. Base saturation is closely related to pH, and higher base saturation means higher pH. Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is a measure of how many positively charged ions, or cations, a soil can hold and exchange. Soils with low CEC need frequent, short irrigation, while soils with high CEC need less frequent, longer irrigation. Organic matter has a very high CEC ranging from 250 to 400 meq/100 g. The CEC of coco coir is typically between 40–100 meq/100g. The more charge a medium can hold, the greater it can buffer pH. Same environment, same schedule, same fert, different capacity of charge. Soils with high CEC can hold more nutrients and water and can buffer against changes in pH. Like anything more is not always better, bigger charge, bigger potential, and different dynamics. Happy frog medium having higher CEC is able to store more of the cations. Buffering from high ec longer than a plant with a lower CEC medium. Same idea as reading EC for water solution but using a probe made to read the soil. Little pricy for good ones but should find them at most garden stores. "PPM" stands for "parts per million" and "EC" stands for "electrical conductivity"; both are used to measure the concentration of dissolved salts in a solution, like soil, with EC being considered a more precise method as it directly measures the ability of the solution to conduct electricity, while PPM is a measure of the weight of dissolved solids in a given volume of water. Results are best taken after a full saturation with water for even readings, as a general rule of thumb, the ideal EC range for cannabis plants is between 1.2 and 2.0 mS/, like everything else, every stage is different. Leach the soil by thoroughly watering it with plain, pH-balanced water until the excess drains out, effectively diluting the salt concentration in the soil; repeat this process if necessary, and then monitor the EC level with a soil EC meter to ensure it's within the desired range for your plants for the stage of growth. Key points to remember: Dilution is key: Adding more water is the main way to lower soil EC. Use pH-balanced water: Ensure the water you use for leaching has the appropriate pH level for your plants. Check with a meter: Always use a soil EC meter to measure the current EC level and confirm if the leaching process has been successful. How much? How long is a piece of string? The only way to know is the measure. Good luck, hope she bounces back strong.