Ph levels

[Oracle]

My tap water's ph level is 7.5. My grow is in organic soil (fox farms). Is this adequate or do I need to lower ph level?

[growell]

does need lowering to between 6 7 but i think in organic soil it regulates itself but not 100% sure some one with more know how will probably advise u better on organic mate

[Farmbuck]

I grow also in organic soil and my tap is 7.0+ so yes I try to PH around 6.3-6.5

[OldManGrower]

Proper PH is crucial. I grow in organic soil with tap water also between 7.5 and 8. Watering with a PH of 6.5+/- is essential for a healthy plant. My soil usually remains around 7-7.2.

[Oracle]

Thanks so much.

[OlderNOTwiser]

What version of fox farm soil are you using? Ocean Forest (if that is what you're using) isn't an "organic" soil but rather an "amended" one. It should have enough nutrients for several weeks or even a few months depending on the plant and how it uses the nutrients. My interpretation of your use of "organic" and pH question makes me think of a super soil where the earth naturally brings the pH into line. I didn't see anything like that on the Fox Farm website. So the remaining question is pH. If my rambling assumptions are in line then yes...you must pH your water every time.

[Tersky]

Unless you are growing in living soil then ph is a must. Plants wont be able to absorb some nutes if ph range is off unless you are growing in living soil as in living soil you are feeding the microbes in the soil which in turn feed the plant.

[CaptainWiese91]

The difference between organic and living soil.
Good explanation 👍🏻

[Oracle]

Thanks to all for the feedback. Any recommendations for water filters?

[buds73]

You can use a ph down solution to bring water ph down. Only one I've used is bio bizz down which is organic so can't speak for any other makes.

[Oracle]

Thanks buds.

[PLreef]

Like everyone said. PH is a key component to growing herbs. Do you have a ph testing device? Its a must. Not a drop of anything goes into my grow without being PHed properly. Just leads to problems.