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Old 04-10-2008, 11:57 AM   #16 (permalink)
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From what I've read pH is pretty important for healthy growth as the plant can't absorb the nutrients as well if it's not right and not all plants are happy in the same pH but I'm a newbie also so please someone with more knowledge correct me if I'm wrong.
CookieCows, you are correct about pH ... I don't know if I would consider you a newbie!

To test pH, I would recommend an inexpensive probe (under $20) that does not require batteries or electric power. Be sure to take several measurements, all in the root zone of the plant. Here are two examples, sold by reputable dealers in the $5 to $15 range, and very expensively elsewhere.



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