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Bethlehem CT

I had my well water tested, it came back with a pH of 8.1. Do I need to add some sort of acid for sprays etc? What are your Thoughts and personal experiences.

3/15/2025 10:05:57 AM

Mulino, Oregon

I use a product called pH down

3/15/2025 9:40:58 PM

Grittyville, WA

Supposedly water minerals have a bad effect on foliar applications. The ph isnt a mineral but it might indicate that you have minerals in your water. Have you tested the water for the ppms of salts/minerals?

3/16/2025 3:38:47 PM

Bethlehem CT

Oh Yes lots of minerals, I will post a photo of the test.

3/16/2025 5:53:24 PM

Bethlehem CT

The water is good drinking water though.

3/16/2025 5:53:50 PM

Western PA

A lot of growers are using battery acid. It’s relatively cheap. Not sure on rate.

3/17/2025 8:38:24 AM

Watlington, UK

If adding acid to water remember to do it that way round and not water to acid

"do what you oughta, add acid to water"

3/17/2025 12:44:08 PM

Bethlehem CT

I was thinking maybe vinegar?

3/17/2025 1:37:26 PM

Stanwood, Washington

I have similar numbers. I used PH Down in 2023 and didn't really notice a huge difference from 2022 . I didn't use it last year and had a much better year. It might help a little but In my opinion it's not worth the hassle.

3/17/2025 5:05:01 PM

Bethlehem CT

https://www.griffins.com/pdf/Optimum%20Pesticide%20Spray%20Water%20pH%202%2025%2015.pdf
I found this article helpful.

3/18/2025 7:26:15 AM

Tapfheim

I wouldn´t go with battery acid tbh citric acid is occuring naturally and is produced by bacteria anyway to break down nutrients.

3/21/2025 1:17:19 PM

Hawesville, ky

Sulfuric acid is what I use, mine is 8.8 it only takes a few tablespoons to lower it it to a 6.8 in a 300 gallon tote.

3/27/2025 3:21:34 PM