Tag: Ph adjustment

An estimated 5.5-6.5 pH is the ideal range for most hydroponic plants. Knowing the correct sequence is critical for plant health, so do you adjust pH before or after nutrients? Always adjust pH after adding nutrients to your water to achieve a stable and accurate reading.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidental exposure to concentrated sodium hydroxide can cause severe chemical burns and permanent tissue damage. The question of whether you should avoid sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, depends heavily on its concentration, context, and proper handling.

Experts estimate that just two drops of pure lemon juice can lower the pH of one gallon of water by about 0.5 points, though this is only a starting point. The exact quantity of lemon juice per gallon of water to lower pH is not universal and depends on your water's specific characteristics, such as its initial alkalinity.