GrowCNanswered grow question 2 years ago As Grannie mentioned. It depends if you are growing in soil or hydro. Water for plants is a precursor as opposed to being primary ingredient as it is in beer. You won't find brighter hop/terpine flavors by altering water chemistry like you would with beer. For most, simply keeping the pH within the proper range is most important. Then there is EC which is also a very basic measurement and about the extent of "building water".