Indoor Conflicting Soil PH Results

[The Squid]

Yeah, that is what I'm learning. This is my first grow and I've put in hours and hours of study but sometimes you can't know what's what without experience. I used the 50/50 mix because I read posts from many peps that said Autos love lose, airy soil and 50% was the ticket. It did seem like a whole lot, just based on a common sense.

The test kit i used is the one where you mix soil with mostly water & empty a capsul on it and it reacts. There isn't room for much soil though. Maybe the water needs to move through more than just a pinch of soil before the PH is really effected. I also bought one of those stupid 2 pronged moisture/PH/light meters. It doesnt take long to realize they're totally worthless. I can't wait to get this issue figured out. Everything should be smooth sailing without the PH issue.

Hope you get all that sorted out man, ph is key. And as far as those soil probes, yeah there are a ton that are completely worthless, but just like digital ph meters for water and feeds, there are cheap ones and there are good ones that work properly. Sounds like you have the 'Rapidtest' one maybe. But there are ones that work, I know of one for around $50 if you're ever interested.

 

[Peekineeze]

Hope you get all that sorted out man, ph is key. And as far as those soil probes, yeah there are a ton that are completely worthless, but just like digital ph meters for water and feeds, there are cheap ones and there are good ones that work properly. Sounds like you have the 'Rapidtest' one maybe. But there are ones that work, I know of one for around $50 if you're ever interested.

I'm covered in the PH tester department. I have all of them. Started with the probe. Then got the drop kit free with something else. Decided i needed a digi for nutrient solutions that are too dark for the drops. Finally got the test strips for PPM. Should have just used that money on a real good digi.

 

[Mr Piggy]

Here's a good soil probe, it's the one squiddy is hinting at.
http://www.google.com/search?q=cont....,cf.osb&fp=c9b5c269848a1290&biw=1366&bih=658

 

[Hugo]

Those are ok if you only have one plant, and you leave the prob in there for all of the plant's life cycle. If you have more than one plant and only one probe you'll need to stick that thing onto new soil every week. It's not hard to imagine it's bound to mess up with the roots of the plant.

Those probes are good if you're working directly on soil and you have alot of spaces where you can stick that thing without worrying with roots.*

I think you have a electronic pH pen? Those are good. If you don't and are planning to buy one get yourself one from Hanna. They have quality material. The best choice in the long run would be one with pH and PPM meter. But for starters pH will suffice.*

Most of the time the common sence will be your best ally, so keep it tuned. Anything else we're here to help you get it worked out

Happy gardening!

 

[Peekineeze]

Those are ok if you only have one plant, and you leave the prob in there for all of the plant's life cycle. If you have more than one plant and only one probe you'll need to stick that thing onto new soil every week. It's not hard to imagine it's bound to mess up with the roots of the plant.

Those probes are good if you're working directly on soil and you have alot of spaces where you can stick that thing without worrying with roots.*

I think you have a electronic pH pen? Those are good. If you don't and are planning to buy one get yourself one from Hanna. They have quality material. The best choice in the long run would be one with pH and PPM meter. But for starters pH will suffice.*

Most of the time the common sence will be your best ally, so keep it tuned. Anything else we're here to help you get it worked out

Happy gardening!

I have a Milwaukee Instrument PH Tester. It seems to be doing the job at the moment but I had heard great things about Hanna and I do want one with PPM too. I'll get one eventually.

 

[The Squid]

Here's a good soil probe, it's the one squiddy is hinting at.
http://www.google.com/search?q=cont....,cf.osb&fp=c9b5c269848a1290&biw=1366&bih=658

You don't know me, Piggy!

Ok yes, that's the one I am referring to folks.