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  • Water pH Explained

    By Antonius Lecuona|Published On: May 11, 2013|Last Updated: February 15, 2014|Categories: Nutrients, pH|Tags: pH|

    Water pH is a mathematical term to denote degrees of acidity or alkalinity and is expressed by a series of positive numbers between 0 and 14 with 7 being neutral. Zero being very acidic and 14 highly alkaline. Water pH can be measured by a hand held pH meter operated by a small battery. The [...]

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    How to adjust the pH in hydroponic nutrient solutions

    By Antonius Lecuona|Published On: May 5, 2013|Last Updated: February 9, 2017|Categories: Nutrients, pH|Tags: Nutrients, pH|

    Adjusting ph of the water supply is crucial for maximum nutrient availability.  It is seldom that the water supply, even from a well, is perfectly suitable (pH 5.8-6.8). The pH always needs some adjustment, either up or down. How to decrease the pH of a nutrient solution Lowering the pH is the most [...]

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  • pH in hydroponic nutrient solutions and its effect on nutrient uptake

    By Antonius Lecuona|Published On: May 5, 2013|Last Updated: February 15, 2014|Categories: Nutrients, pH|Tags: Fertilizers, pH|

    What is pH pH is the measurement of acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is based on a logarithmic scale and starts at 0 and ends at 14 where the value 7 indicates a neutral, neither acid or alkaline. If a solution has a pH value below 7 it is called an acid. If [...]

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