Can I use this during seedling stage? does it even matter to ph water during seedling stage
1955702
Yes, you can use it. Put the water you'll be using in a gallon jug and check the PH. My town water is 8.5 which is too high for plants. I usually add about .5 ml of PHdown to a gallon to get around 6 - 6.5 which is perfect for most plants.
1040891
it won't throw ur ph off. what ever u have it on it doesn't drop or push ur ph at all. this is what i see from my grow. even in my hydro.
769493
The bottle says that the color code is light bluish for 8.5 and higer, so you probably wont be able to accuratly tell what the ph is if it higher. If your just testing regular things like your gardens water you will almost never get any reading that are higher than 8 or lower than 4 (or atleast i would hope so). Hope it helps a little!
1008408
Yes you can mix the nutrients in the same water and then water your plants. Not sure if that's what you were asking for.
2263409
There is a diagram on all the bottles that tells you how much of the nutrient to add for the stage. For example 1/4 tsp floramicro, 1/4 tsp floragrow, 1/4 tsp florabloom for seedlings and cuttings. It's a 3 part series so all 3 must be used. It's works fantastic. I highly recommend this.
1858205
If they are not used and sit on the self they maintain the high pH. Once the seed germinates the pH level slowly decreases. The pH stays high easily past the point where the roots push through the bottom of the block. And yes, very good for Aquaponics systems.
548970
You dont. The water/nutrient solution is used up in plant growth. The bubbler prevents stagnation and ads oxygenation to the nutrient solution. You will continue to add water/nutrient solution to the master bucket as needed, it has a level indicator tube on the outside.
1255914
I'm sorry but I have yet to plant my seedlings. I've read about people cutting the coating off before planting and others just planting as is. I'm just going to plant as is, without cutting off the coating.
2215192
Yup! I soaked mine in a very small amount of miracle grow and warm water, then planted directly after. It will speed up the germination of the seedling if it's warm. :)
702999
Yes indeed. It's great as a starter for your plants as your system cycles. Just a cap full once a week did it for me. I have 100 gallons total water in my system. 20 gallons in my fish tank, 20 gallons in my growbed, and 40 gallon sump tank. I also use it regularly about twice a month- a cap full. Don't worry that the water turns tea-like in color for a day or to. Also, consider using the MaziCrop with iron if you have PH issues and see your leaves are turning yellow.
422958
FOUR ways, use any of these or a combination: (1)pH adjust your water to 5.6-5.8 ---- (2)add 5ml/gal of 3% drugstore H2O2, not a drop more and start with half that just to be sure your plants are ok with it ---- (3) use distilled or RO water ---- (4) cover your reservoir so no light reaches the water
543591
Gin: I use covers for germinating seeds for sure, but not afterwards because I find it promotes disease and fungus knats. I happen to use my light stand in a room with forced air heating, and that tends to dry out seedlings. But after they germinate, I can better meet their moisture needs by appropriate watering, or just misting during early days before transplanting. I'd be happy to offer other comments. Good luck!
1369336
Yes, but if you use it for pure hydroponics you will always get full wet because it registers how much water there is between the two probes. To be of use for moisture testing it has to be inserted in soil...or sand..or any medium that contains moisture. But if you are asking if the ph feature will work in only liquid the answer is yes.
12246
Correct. Get a large plastic tray from the garden shop and put under the seed tray. This way you won't waste water.
1861106
Not to sure. Depending on your settings (temp & light, moisture), it can anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. Your best bet is to ask a nursery owner.Robert
501131
My advise, buy a solution,, 7.0 and a 4.01.., it does come with a storage solution which is a one time use. If you plan on using your ph meter every week or more your gonna want the solution. It's best to know your ph is on point all the time especially for certain plants.. you can get away with just one solution (7.0), I personal like to use to calibration solutions cause it gives you 2 different readings, that way you know your pen is on point,, some future advise, use 2 shot glasses and pour each cali solution in each,, that way to much isnt wasted in a cup, also if you put plastic wrap or something to top the shot glasses you can use that same solution for up to a month, that way your not constantly pouring new solution in your shot glasses everyday or week. They say you only calibrate once a month, thats false, you calibrate it when it needs it, I have this same pen and its ok, but I have to calibrate it every 2 weeks and I use it twice a week. Thats why its good to have those shot glasses on standby so you dont have to pour and waste more. Oh and when you put in shot glass just make sure it fills up enough to cover the whole rod which should be right above the slit (the opening to the right of the circle shape hole) which is like the halfway mark between the HM logo and bottom. All in all good luck and enjoy
1911384
If you are using the planter indoors, leave the plugs in place at the bottom so water does not leak to the floor, complete the assembly, add the container type gardening soil then water lightly depending on plants or seeds sown. The water level indicator will rise or fall depending on water level. For outside use, remove the plugs so water can drain away to avoid overwetting the soil. I can't check just now, but believe Keter's website will also have directions. Have fun!