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New DWC setup, pH ppm rising, water lowering. Should I top with fresh water and pH or wait to see if it is relatively stable first?

Hoodoo
Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
I've attached the first few days of measurements since the roots hit the water. I take measurements every 24 hours and the backslash separates bucket 1/2. Does it looks like I need to top up already or should I wait for a more dramatic change? Thanks everyone!
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 5 years ago
"Optimal nutrient absorption varies for each major nutrient that cannabis plants require. The optimal pH for absorption is much more variable in hydroponics than it is in soil. If you allow for a range between 5.5 to 6.5 instead of always adjusting to the exact same number, you will allow for greater absorption across the board." "Make a mix in a separate container first then add that to your reservoir so that changes take place slowly. Remember that pH drift is not only normal, it’s desirable. Allow the pH in your reservoir to change gradually, but make sure you keep within the range of 5.5 to 6.5." Don't target 5.8... You'll have much more success if you let the ph swing.. "I am of the studied opinion, full pH swing grown cannabis is vastly superior in quality to steady pH (buffered) grown cannabis. In my experience the last decade, high transpiration, a full and healthy pH swing in the root zone and a balanced nutrient profile are integrated keys to growing low nutrient strength, superior quality cannabis. My goal is to share the insights I've gained, so your hydro experience is both simplified and extraordinary. I urge anyone interested in growing a higher quality of cannabis to read it completely."
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 5 years ago
Here's a link a Icmag forum with tons of hydroponic growers all agreeing PH swing is the way to grow.. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=356394
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Shagrath
Shagrathanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi! Top up with water and keep doing what you are doing! The change is so small that it has no affect what so ever.. 👌
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NobodysBuds
NobodysBudsanswered grow question 5 years ago
You'll need to combat evaporation for the most part. Maybe, let it hit an equillibrium first, or if it continues to rise, since you are up on it daily, you can easily react before it reaches any damaging level. Info/data is gold. Adding a small amount each day that helps maintain a consistent range would be best, but also more micromanagement involved. As long as it doesn't cause a huge fluctuation, less often with more ph'd water-only would save effort and reduce time in garden. all personal preferences to some extent.
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