PH too alkaline

[JoeSchmoe]

The run off in my plants is 7.5 and 8.1 in another. I need a natural way of lowering the PH asap. Can I use lemon juice or some other thing like that?>

JoeSchmoe Reviewed by JoeSchmoe on 10-16-2007. PH too alkaline The run off in my plants is 7.5 and 8.1 in another. I need a natural way of lowering the PH asap. Can I use lemon juice or some other thing like that?> Rating: 5

[Mike0665]

A solution of pH = 8.1 will have an [H+] concentration of 10−8.1 mol/L, or about 6.31 Ã? 10−9 mol/L. Thus, its hydrogen activity αH+ is around 6.31 Ã? 10−9. A solution with an [H+] concentration of 4.5 Ã? 10−4 mol/L will have a pH value of 3.35.

In solution at 25 °C, a pH of 7 indicates neutrality, because water naturally dissociates into H+ and OH− ions with equal concentrations of 1Ã?10−7 mol/L. A lower pH value (for example pH 3) indicates increasing strength of acidity, and a higher pH value (for example pH 11) indicates increasing strength of basicity. Note, however, that pure water, when exposed to the atmosphere, will take in carbon dioxide, some of which reacts with water to form carbonic acid and H+, thereby lowering the pH to about 5.7.

[PharmaCan]

JoeSchmoe, In the "Outdoor Growing" section there's a subsection for "Organic Growing". You can check around in there for an answer to your question.

I think vinegar is a common acid used to lower to pH, but I'm not sure of the effects of long-term use.

PC :smokin: