Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
It matters for some plants (like orchids) but, you can compensate with your fertilizer regimen.
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Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator
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
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Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator
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 wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com
I now have a book available on indoor plant care