Article 3-5 I am growing in Sunshine MixI am growing in sunshine #4 and coconut fiber mix. I use Supernatural regularly but have poor quality well water as a result plants are showing signs of nutrient deficiency/buildup. The leaves turn yellow, go spotty, curl up, are dry and fall off. Younger plants are not growing as they should. The problem we figure is the poor water. Because we do not have access to a hydro store, what can I do at home to fix this? Is there a home leeching agent I can make? Nutrient Deficiency: I can relate to the
problem you're having. I once had to have water trucked in for a small scale
commercial greenhouse due to the low quality of the well water available. Well
water is often high in calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. It may also be out of
range regarding pH. If you are using water that has been "softened"
for residential use you are likely have sodium toxicity occurring. Raw well
water is safer to use than softened water. You may consider purchasing a small
residential Reverse Osmosis filter or consider distilling the water. Solar
distillers can be constructed for use in warmer, sunny months. No I don't have
any recipes, I am afraid I can only recommend using plenty of distilled water to
flush your containers. Make sure t adjust the pH of the leeching water
accordingly. Final Flush and like products can be obtained through mail order.
General Hydroponics makes a Hardwater micro formula, although I have no feedback
regarding the product to share. You can also make your own fertilizers lower in
calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. Have a sample of your water tested, and build a
fertilizer solution that works with it, not against it. You can contact Can-Gro
Consulting (in Max Yield) to help you determine what additional elements are
required for a complete fertilizer solution.
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