Growing cannabis requires a lot more effort than simply putting seeds into the ground and coming back a few weeks later. Everything needs to be done just right in order to get the yield you’re looking for, as well as the potency of the individual plants.

One thing you may not realize is an important component of this is the water. The pH of water is a crucial measurement concerning tap water quality. That is what we are going to focus on in this article.

When corrections need to be done, they should be done slowly. Large swings in pH can stress your plants. Adjusting your pH may sound scary, but it can be a very simple process. Using proprietary pH Up and pH Down solutions can give you reliable results each time.  

Increasing: To increase the pH, you will need to add something alkaline to balance it out. For soil, you can use pH up with water and flush with it. Limestone, wood ash, bonemeal, and baking soda can also help increase your pH. With hydroponics, use pH Up with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate in it.

Decreasing: To decrease the pH, you will need to add something acidic to balance it out. pH Down, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and low pH salts will do the trick. More organic ways to decrease pH are vinegar, citric acids, sawdust, or woodchips. 

Always be cautious when using pH correctors, and be sure to always refer to the material safety data sheet (MSDS) before handling each. Click the names above to be directed accordingly. Since the formulas for pH Up and pH down can vary with different suppliers, follow the MSDS on the supplier’s website. We used Advanced Nutrients above for reference.