PH meters

When someone makes the decision to grow plants indoors or outdoors they have to keep in mind some aspects that determine the success of the operation. This is the case with the PH, a very important value that needs to be addressed by using pH meters. The PH refers to the amount of acidity or alkalinity and is measured on a scale from 1 to 14, being 7 the neutral PH and is a vital value for the development of the plants.

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What is the PH?

The term PH is no more than the abbreviation for hydrogen potential and is a parameter that measures the concentration of hydrogen ions that exist in a solution. From this, the acidity of the solution is extracted.

Cannabis plants need optimum conditions for their correct development and the acidity must be kept stable for optimum nutrient uptake. Soils that are too acidic and too little acid can interrupt the plants' nutrient intake, so the use of pH measuring instruments are essential for monitoring the crop.

Depending on the stage in the life cycle, the plant will require a certain level of acidity, always below the neutral pH, as above 7.0 acidity, the plants would have problems taking in nutrients. This is why the use of PH measurement tools is essential.

As a general rule, the PH that Cannabis plants need during the growth phase can range from 5.5 to 6.0, depending on the variety and the medium used. On the other hand, when the plants reach maturity, the flowering stage, the PH level can be gradually increased to between 6.0 and 6.5 points, even a little more in some cases.

Furthermore, the sudden change in the acidity values can also affect the plants negatively. For this reason, all changes made to the acidity must be made gradually and in a controlled way, always using a reliable pH meter, such as those found here.

The best PH meters

One of the first meters that should be highlighted is the Hanna PH meter, one of the brands with the longest tradition in this segment. It is a very compact digital meter, which has a screen that indicates the PH in an instant, in a direct and simple way.

On the other hand, the ADWA waterproof digital PH meter also stands out. This tool offers reliable digital readings, with the novel feature of being totally submersible and waterproof. Its LCD screen makes it easy to take acidity data and, in general, eases the work.

Finally, it is also worth mentioning the ADWA PH meter with a digital acidity reader and a microprocessor that guarantees reliable and very fast readings. This is the one with the best quality/price ratio on the market and it has an LCD screen at a great price.

One of the most useful PH measurement tool accessories is the calibration liquid. These liquids are essential for calibrating measuring devices and are very simple to use. Simply dip the tip of the meter into the calibration solution and wait until the PH meter registers a PH value. It is recommended to calibrate acid meters once a week to work as reliably as possible.