Im posting this here b/c I think the hydro guys will prolly be able to help me with this. I had my water tested and I told them I wanted ppm readings of nitrates, macros, micros, pH, and alkalinity. I would post the whole report if I could figure out how to black out my address. The report I received said 'Nitrate levels below 1 ppm' Then theres a list of metals and their ammounts in micro grams per liter = parts per Billion.
Barium =12.54
Boron =8.08
Calcium =4852
Copper =18.66
Iron =110.66
Magnesium =1472.8
Potassium =194.4
Sodium =10568
Strontium =34.64
Zinc =98.26
pH fluctuates between 7.2 to 8.5. Alkalinity is 55 ppm. I do not Know if the water is treated with chlorine or chloramine.
The rest of the metals listed were below detectable limit. Nitrogen and Phosphorous were not listed. My question is 'how can this help me to optimize my fertigation strategy?' Ive done a little research and i saw pics of sodium tox that looked awful familiar. Im most interested to know how my Calcium and Magnesium are influencing the plants and what the high Sodium reading means. I use promix and on manufacture website it says RO water and pH of input water is not important. I am using only RO water so far this round and am seeing noticeable improvements. I have and occasionally would use calmag supplements in flower. If anyone out there can shed some lite on this situation, i would be grateful to once again drink from the collective knowledge fountain that flows deep and wide here...thx and blessingz
Barium =12.54
Boron =8.08
Calcium =4852
Copper =18.66
Iron =110.66
Magnesium =1472.8
Potassium =194.4
Sodium =10568
Strontium =34.64
Zinc =98.26
pH fluctuates between 7.2 to 8.5. Alkalinity is 55 ppm. I do not Know if the water is treated with chlorine or chloramine.
The rest of the metals listed were below detectable limit. Nitrogen and Phosphorous were not listed. My question is 'how can this help me to optimize my fertigation strategy?' Ive done a little research and i saw pics of sodium tox that looked awful familiar. Im most interested to know how my Calcium and Magnesium are influencing the plants and what the high Sodium reading means. I use promix and on manufacture website it says RO water and pH of input water is not important. I am using only RO water so far this round and am seeing noticeable improvements. I have and occasionally would use calmag supplements in flower. If anyone out there can shed some lite on this situation, i would be grateful to once again drink from the collective knowledge fountain that flows deep and wide here...thx and blessingz
