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pH Down suggestions
UncleOrganic95started grow question 4 years ago
Any suggestions for a natural, safe and effective pH down? Lemon juice? Vinegar?
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Zegr8answered grow question 4 years ago
I tried bio ph down but it was a fail, those you named have weak acidity (you need lot of lemon juice to lower ph significantly) and are highly unstable just because the bio part breaks down and fade creating a slimy film of biomass.
I found out that minerals ph down are way better, I’m now using sulfuric acid but you have plenty to choose from.
Justa_Retardanswered grow question 4 years ago
You can't get anything that isn't "natural".. If it wasn't it'd be "supernatural", and we all know such things don't exist.
"PH Down" is pretty cheap, and it'll work better than vinegar and stuff like that...
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Burmeseanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi there, You have already known.Yes, lemon juice and vinegar.But I use egg shell with vinegar, where egg shell are crashed and stirring with vinegar.They are not only natural pH down solution but also my Calcium supplement.The best and last one is Coconut water.The best natural pH down solution with alot of benefits.I hope these might help you.Happy growing... ✌️
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