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Pale green planty!
Enochianstarted grow question 1d ago
My Plant has been a very pale green from seed. Is this PH problem? I balance my water after nutrients but I think the soil PH is low. Shows around 4.5 to 5 on sensor. How do I raise it?
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Nocone_Purpleanswered grow question 8h ago
Yes, a soil pH of 4.5–5.0 is too low and can cause pale green leaves due to nutrient lockout, especially nitrogen, calcium, and magnesium.
How to raise soil pH:
Flush with pH 6.5–7.0 water (use 2–3x the pot volume).
Add a small amount of dolomite lime to the top layer (1–2 tablespoons per 10L soil) — slow but effective.
Avoid acidic fertilizers for now.
MistaOCanswered grow question 20h ago
To be honest, I’m a bit skeptical about those soil sensors. But if the soil pH really is as low as 4.5, I’d recommend watering with water at around pH 6.8 for the time being. That way, you can gradually help bring the soil environment back into balance.
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MrGrowDiarieanswered grow question 21h ago
Yes, your plant's pale green color from seed and soil pH reading of 4.5–5 strongly suggest a pH issue, not a nutrient deficiency per se. At that acidic level, key nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium become unavailable to the plant—even if they're in the soil.
Ideal pH:
For most plants (especially vegetables and herbs), ideal soil pH is 6.0 to 7.0. Some exceptions prefer more acidic or alkaline conditions, but most will struggle at 4.5–5.
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RasendeRollo92answered grow question 1d ago
Hey 👋,
Ich hatte ein ähnliches Problem mit einer meiner letzten Strawberry Bananas… war leider scheinbar genetisch bedingt.
Da bei dir der PH-Wert sehr niedrig ist, würde ich es allerdings erstmal mit PH up probieren.
Wenn du eine kostengünstige Alternative dafür haben möchtest, dann kannst du auch eine Messerspitze Backpulver in 1Liter Wasser mischen & damit gießen.
Hab ich auch schon gemacht, hat super funktioniert !
Ich hoffe es hilft 🖖
Viel Erfolg & viel Spaß beim growen 🍀👊
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John_Krameranswered grow question 1d ago
Water aeration before watering can help a little also PH boosters
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