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Name: Brenden Reinhart Flushing Michigan (Zone 6b)  bhart90 May 11, 2018 12:43 PM CST |
| Hi. I mainly grow carnivorous plants and that reading is critical in regards to the plants' well being. Does it matter for non carnivorous plants? Thank you Im about to water(with fertilize) and was curious about the ppm in the fertilized water, wether it matters or not. Brenden |
Name: Kyle Middle TN (Zone 7a)              quercusnut May 11, 2018 1:51 PM CST |
| No. I fertilize all kinds of plants with tap water and well water. Never have paid any attention to TDS. |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost    DaisyI May 11, 2018 7:49 PM CST |
| It matters for some plants (like orchids) but, you can compensate with your fertilizer regimen. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Name: Will Creed NYC Profess plant consultant & educator  WillC May 12, 2018 6:34 AM CST |
| Unless you are a commercial grower or your tap water is unusually high in mineral salts, then TDS and PPM should not matter. Is your concern for potted plants or plants grown outside in the ground? How are you measuring PPM? Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Name: Brenden Reinhart Flushing Michigan (Zone 6b) bhart90 May 12, 2018 10:05 AM CST |
WillC said:Unless you are a commercial grower or your tap water is unusually high in mineral salts, then TDS and PPM should not matter. Potted particularily. Ppm meter Brenden |
Name: Will Creed NYC Profess plant consultant & educator WillC May 13, 2018 11:02 AM CST |
| Brenden - If you are a hobbyist and growing potted plants, I think you are unnecessarily concerned about the mineral content of the soil. Fertilizer is vastly overrated and overused. For most potted plants, a standard potting mix, and occasional fertilizing with a complete fertilizer is fine. Trying to fine tune beyond that is unlikely to make any difference. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
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