Adjusting irrigation water to max plant yields

A recent post from Plant-Prod is designed to help you determine what acid to add to reduce alkalinity and ensure the right nutrients are getting to your plants, including a handy Acid Choice Chart.

In a previous post on how to increase plant yield by adjusting your irrigation water, the Plant-Prod team discussed the difference between bicarbonates and pH and noted the need for neutralizing high bicarbonate levels in irrigation water. If high levels are not addressed, they can react with calcium and magnesium to form bicarbonate salts, further increasing media pH and removing vital plant nutrients from the solution.

Ideally, you want to see a bicarbonate level between 60-100 ppm (HCO₃). When your irrigation water analysis shows a higher level than this, it is time to consider using acid to neutralize enough bicarbonates to bring your count down to this range.

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