Newbie Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Hello peeps I am so new to this but I thought I want to give it a go and see what happens so here it go's I am from Cape Town and have this two plants that I started growing from seed in a box with a lamp 24/7 and after it started growing I decided to make them outdoor plants so I planted them in pots with normal garden soil and been giving them normal tap water and been puting them in the sun every day but now there leaves are going brown and it looks to me like they are dying can someone plz help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 That looks like a PH issue to me. Flush your soil with Ph 6.0-7.0 water. The soil is also not ideal, how long does it take for the water to run though when you're watering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Thanks about +-5min what soil must I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Your water should run through the soil in seconds. I mixed a dence mix recently and even that runs through in 40 secs. Your key components should be peat and vermiculite. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Freedom Farms and Organics Matter both have decent soil, I suggest you get some of that to make your life easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Thanks guys for your time and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 So if I get classic organic soil from FF and I water my plants with this water will that be sufficient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 That waters pH is 4.6. You're better off using tap or rain water. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidAlice Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 41 minutes ago, Trailblazer420 said: That waters pH is 4.6. You're better off using tap or rain water. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk Can't you add a little ph up or bi-carb? to get it to 5.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 I probably could I don't have a ph reader but isn't tap water 7 and the chlorine bad for plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidAlice Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I use tap water, I know a lot of others do too. I have a meter though. I bring mine from 8 to 5.5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Cool will try it thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I only use rain water, tap water can be used when you've left it standing for the chlorine to evaporate from the water. 24hrs is a good amount. The chlorine isn't good for the soil microbesSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I have 4 x 5L containers, use about 10L water a day. Water stands for 24 hours. PH seems to have stabilized at 6.7 which is not too bad. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Thanks alot guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern26 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I use tap water, I know a lot of others do too. I have a meter though. I bring mine from 8 to 5.5.What do you use to bring the PH down? I am trying to find something better than vinegar (I grow in organic soil) tap water here is 8 out of the tap. I struggle to get it down to 6 using vinegar. GH PH down works, but not good for microbes.I have also tried a grow in the beginning using normal potting soil and it went terrible, had to amend the medium and add so much to it that buying some FF soil was a better option, haven't looked back sinceSent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 What do you use to bring the PH down? I am trying to find something better than vinegar (I grow in organic soil) tap water here is 8 out of the tap. I struggle to get it down to 6 using vinegar. GH PH down works, but not good for microbes.I have also tried a grow in the beginning using normal potting soil and it went terrible, had to amend the medium and add so much to it that buying some FF soil was a better option, haven't looked back sinceSent from my SM-G955F using TapatalkLemon juice you buy at checkers of pnp, cheapest, most effective organic way. Been using that for about 2 years now. It does make your ph dive quick tho so be careful with the amountSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern26 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Lemon juice you buy at checkers of pnp, cheapest, most effective organic way. Been using that for about 2 years now. It does make your ph dive quick tho so be careful with the amountSent from my G3312 using TapatalkAwesome, will try that. Thanks Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Southern26 sorry for late reply I just use it out the tap it's about 7 ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern26 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Southern26 sorry for late reply I just use it out the tap it's about 7 ph Thanks, been using the lemon juice. Working well so far Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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