Calcium/magnesium carbonate + amino acids

Hello to everyone . Let's suppose hardness of water is 180 mg/l calcium carbonate + 20 mg/l magnesium carbonate. I visited this link: https://www.easy-grow.co.uk/amino-acids-hard-water/ where it's stated:

"The best solution for hard water problems is to use a hard water nutrient formula along with an amino acid chelator. The hard water nutrient formula adjusts for the extra minerals in the hard water, and the amino acids keep the minerals soluble and available to the plant.

Amino acids such as glutamic acid, aspartic acid and glycine are intermediate chelators. They attach to the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water, preventing them from reacting with phosphoric acid, thus eliminating the precipitation of insoluble salts. No lime scale is formed. Instead, the calcium and magnesium ions are easily transported into the plant and released where they are needed.

Amino acids also act as biostimulants. For example, glutamic acid stimulates root cells to open calcium ion channels. Calcium is imported into the plant thousands of times faster than through simple diffusion. Calcium not only remains available to the plant, it is taken up by the plant much more efficiently. Since the calcium and magnesium salts of pectic acid, together called “pectin”, is the substance that glues the cell walls together, the plant is greatly strengthened.Water and minerals are taken up more efficiently and the plant cells are protected against pathogen and temperature stress. "

Seems interesting...but I am looking into it and I can't find more info...Some hard to digest articles on researchgate maybe...Anyone who has more information? Could we suppose for example that since calcium's carbonate solubility at water is 15 mg/l per 100 mg --> almost 30 mg/l calcium would be made available to the plants? Thank you.

I found this out watching Harley Smith from NPK RAW. He has a few videos explaining it. I use there Amino Acids, Silica, B-Vits and Yucca extracts. Im no scientist so im not even going to try to explain. If you havnt already, check out Harley Smith on youtube or summat.

I did just pick up a hardwater gh micro to use in my soil grows. I use tap water with around a 200ppm for the soil. Use ro for the rdwc. Was thinking that the hardwater formula couldn't hurt.

Hmmmmm...you got me considering perhaps incorporating an amino acids into my DWC feeding regiment...

Logan Burke said:

Hmmmmm...you got me considering perhaps incorporating an amino acids into my DWC feeding regiment...

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Do it, its hard sometimes to notice a real difference but your note level intake can see a rise... more nutes (as long as the plant can handle it) is only a good thing.

Humic acid can be used to soften tap water and improve water quality, especially in hard water situations. It works by binding to the calcium and magnesium ions that cause hardness, making the water softer and less likely to cause scaling. Additionally, humic acid can help neutralize chlorine and chloramine, which are often added to tap water for disinfection.

Here's a more detailed look at how humic acid can be used for hard tap water:

• Softening Water:
  Humic acid can effectively bind with calcium and magnesium ions, which are the main culprits behind hard water. By binding these ions, humic acid reduces their concentration in the water, making it softer.
  
  
• Neutralizing Chlorine and Chloramine:
  Humic acid can also help neutralize chlorine and chloramine, which are common disinfectants added to tap water. This is important for aquatic plants and animals, as chlorine and chloramine can be harmful.
  
  
• Improved Water Quality:
  In addition to softening and neutralizing, humic acid can also improve the overall water quality. It can help remove heavy metals, reduce the risk of certain bacteria and algae, and even enhance the absorption of nutrients by plants.
  
  
• Soil Application:
  Humic acid is also used in soil applications, where it can improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient uptake. It can also help reduce the effects of heavy metals in soil and improve plant health.
  

It's important to note that humic acid is a natural substance derived from decayed organic matter, and it's generally considered safe for use in various applications. However, it's always a good idea to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using humic acid products.