I’ve been using general hydro ph up and down with micro additives. Mostly ph down. Does a product like that kill microbes? And should I be using something like citric acid to ph down?
I use ascorbic acid because it neutralizes the chloramine and lowers the ph both and it’s super cheap which is always a plus
I’ve heard some of the ph ups n downs can be harmful to the microbes but I can’t find a definite answer on it
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Nah your fine I’ve tried organic ph downs and they don’t work as well( 1tsp vs 5-10 drops) but I’ve been using the orange stuff since my 1st organic grow just fine
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Proper ph of your soil will protect microbes in your soil.
But if your adding microbes to a feed solution do it after you ph it
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I personally have not had any problems using pH Down. But I am growing in FFOF and top dressed with FFHF.
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What @Nicky said….
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@Nicky is it safe to add the microbes in the same solution or just in a completely different container. Like put my cal mag and what ever else in then ph and then add microbes. Or just keep them separate?
You can add them.
I add mine after PH’ing
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At this rate of questioning ? You will need plenty of patience…
Lots to learn still…
That house was a pita for sure…
Sounds like your working for free… 
Need
Lots of info on that jlob…
Say what?
@peachfuzz
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Not sure where that came from… lol 
Must have posted in the wrong spot… 
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