Storing nutrient solution

millerman543started grow question 2y ago

I recently switched to 5 gal buckets for mixing my nutrient solution in and it was going well until I foolishly left my solution out and open to grow various slimes and what not. (At least I got to use half of it) What’s the proper way to store your solution so it doesn’t do that

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Sit_Ubu_Sit_Good_Doganswered grow question 2y ago

Best to use anything you mix up within 2-3 days... This is why trying to gas off chlorine can be worse than just leaving it as is. (expecially since chloramine, if used locally, will not gas off easily like chlorine does.) Plant needs a bit lf Cl anyway...

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Organomananswered grow question 2y ago

Most fertilizers recommend usage within 24 hours, once mixed. Adding an air stone/bubbler and keeping it in the dark may extend this slightly.

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Robertsanswered grow question 2y ago

I usually make mine as I use it. But you could put a lid in it and not expose it to light would be a fast

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Grey_Wolfanswered grow question 2y ago

keep it in the dark Its light that promotes slime and algae growth store it somewhere dark and with the lid on

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