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Grow QuestionsOptimal pH for Vermic/Peat/Casting mix?

Optimal pH for Vermic/Peat/Casting mix?

Overgrothostarted grow question 4 years ago

Seeing as I am using 1/3 vermiculite 1/3 peat and 1/3 worm casting for these seedlings, should the optimal pH of the substrate be 6, 6.3, or 6.5?

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blendmedmedmananswered grow question 4 years ago

you want right around 6.3 as this is the happy spot. hope this helps

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MangoDuduanswered grow question 4 years ago

I think your mix is not well done, so much vermiculite will ever overwater your plants, like u can see they are not full healty and not for ph problem. however 5.8 soiless is the right range

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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 4 years ago

Are you using soil at all? If it is a soiless mix then 5.5 to 6 ph in veg and 6.0 to 6.5 in flower. Cheers

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