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Just wondering has anybody every used mountain water for there plants. I live in the mountains and thought it would be a great water source, since its such crystal clean water, not sure how the ph levels would be, but I think im going to test it as soon as find my ph tester. Any info?
all depends on where its coming from. many different natural factors can change pH and the ppm of the water and what it contains. Some water has lots of sulpher, other has too much calcium, etc. But often, its absolutely perfect for giant behemoths; atleast when it comes to growing outside. Most mountain water Ive seen with growing has been about 7.0 which is spot on for soil. Only one way to find out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stryker420
i would deff. test you water for many things, im not sure on how to go about doing that but i know it can be done......that sure would be nice and easy if everything is good in the water. :thumbsup:
Yes it would be, since it's rite in my backyard and its free. Thanks for the comments, I was just wondering.
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Originally Posted by keeko
What was the outcome of the Ph and TDS test you were going to do?
I live in the mountains as well and the water up here is great for plants. You do need to leave it out so the clorine will evorporate.
Once you test your water (after it sits out 24 hours) report back what you found.
Mountain stream water that has come down as runoff through deciduous forests has lovely humic acids in it... so if it tests suitable in other ways, go for it!
Yeah i have well water, pretty much the same, we have a pump in the basement that taps into undeground streams. High calcium levels. i find it bad for the vegg growth but wonderous in flowering.