As a hydroponic grower you must know the importance of maintaining correct pH levels in your hydroponics system. Proper pH level in the green house prevents any negative chemical reaction that might occur to your fertilizer. But, a high level of pH can lead to blockage within the lines and therefore cause severe problems to your hydroponics system.
Potential hydrogen (pH) basically means the concentration of positively charged hydrogen ions relative to negatively charged hydroxyl ions in a substance. Hydrogen ions are acidic in nature and hydroxyl ions are basic. The pH scale goes from 0-14 and ideal score is 7. If the score goes below 7 it indicates an acidic environment and a score above 7 indicates an alkaline environment. Acid commonly formed is either phosphoric acid or nitric acid, which when combines with water violently reacts and breaks the compound inside nutrients.
Potential hydrogen (pH) basically means the concentration of positively charged hydrogen ions relative to negatively charged hydroxyl ions in a substance. Hydrogen ions are acidic in nature and hydroxyl ions are basic. The pH scale goes from 0-14 and ideal score is 7. If the score goes below 7 it indicates an acidic environment and a score above 7 indicates an alkaline environment. Acid commonly formed is either phosphoric acid or nitric acid, which when combines with water violently reacts and breaks the compound inside nutrients.
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