my ph in peat moss is over 6.5. if i were to lower it with lemon juice or vinegar how do i go about it? mix it in my water? or directly in the soil? how much of it should i use?
you don't need to lower that in your peat. it should be ok. I think 6.8 is optimum for soil mediums. peat shouldn't need adjusting, at any rate, as long as you use adjusted water.
yes i know, this is why my ph didnt bother me before but i realized peat moss is not considered soil now is it? i think its considered soiless which means i should have a lower ph right? i have no ph down but i have lemon juice so how do i apply it,through water or straight in the peat moss?
if your using peat, and your ph is 6.5 i'd be stoked. i use 1/3 peat, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 organic soil and my ph is just under 6. peat is renowned for having a low ph, like 4. i'd let sleeping dogs lie, but thats just my .02
I believe so. I started some germinated seeds in peat pellets with no ph adjustment and they shot right up out nice and quick, good rapid root development.
how much lemon juice do i add to a gallon of water? my ph is a little over 8 and my plants are showing signs of death
Pour a gallon of water and add a few drops at a time until the PH is what you want it to be. It won't take much. Oh and go read the tutorials, there is tons of GREAT info there for all new growers.