Herb potman
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To 6.5 and can I use Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar to do this ? And also do I ph water before everything or at end ?
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Herb potman
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Is this also good to use like pumice rock ?
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Highlife42
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Nope. add it in 30mins before you water. Why? Warm water will change EC give you time to double check ph, ppm/ec
PadawanWarrior
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They're probably pretty big chunks. I don't think that would be the best option.
Highlife42
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Yeah. that link is good for lava rock. You will need more if you plan on filling all your pots..try this..
Herb potman
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Sorry I got confused for a sec. warm water in microwave at end of 24 hour brew ? When do I ph ? At start.
Highlife42
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lol its okay. PH it before you water. After everything is in there. and youre ready to water. Ph it real fast, ppm it, ec it. Just making sure your levels are good. I would bring it down to a 7ph. Your soil im sure is very acidic as it is. ph it at 7
Herb potman
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What ratio of this mix too ffof. And also I have a huge bag of perlite ? Or these stone mix way way better
Highlife42
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I go by feel and looks lol So idk a particular ratio. However, Just make sure to have at least 3-4 handfuls of pumice in each 5gal
PadawanWarrior
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Pumice and lava rock are different. Lava rock is a lot heavier.
Herb potman
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Is one better then the other or do they do the same thing more less ?
Highlife42
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Use pumice. Like he said, lava rock is heavier and could sink when watered.
PadawanWarrior
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I bought both, but the lava is way heavier. I'm in CO in the US so I just ordered mine from Build a Soil. My hydro store had big chunks of red lava rock, but I didn't feel like trying to smash it up.
Highlife42
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Thank you. I was trying to think of that website where I got mine too
build a soil is great! have some sick deals tooHerb potman
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That will be for future grows I have so much perlite and gotta work thorough it Guna do a few out doors grows soon and indoor. I can grow 4 plants but I have a few buddy’s that live close by and I can use there yards. Lol. What do u think if I went 50/50 perlite to fox farm soil. Will that create a similar affect as the pumice or lava rocks ?
Highlife42
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I wouldn't. Perlite sucks, when you water these plants a lot from start to finish and even more when in flower. Imo, perlite does nothing in small quantities when secluded in 5 gal pots
Highlife42
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Use that stuff on the bottom of your outdoor
PadawanWarrior
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Ya, you can get $5 off through this link. I don't know if it still works if you already have an account with them though.Thank you. I was trying to think of that website where I got mine too
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Highlife42
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Start bartering your perlite haha. Any friends have wood stoves for ashes, wood chips, . Any honey bee collectors nearby? Visit farms/bee farms/ in your area. Youd be surprised what they have on hand lol