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Issaquah, WA

We are unable to collect rain water to water our pumpkins. We are limited to city water only, which has a pH of around 8.5. I purchased a Hozon venturi that will add a mild solution to the hose water. I was thinking of using a diluted vinegar solution to bring the pH down to a neutral 7.0 level. Has anyone else done this? Do you think it would be safe for the plants? Or would it be better just to accept the high pH water from the tap? Your thoughts/suggestions would be most appreciated.

Chris

4/27/2011 5:22:46 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Chris, after a quick search, I noticed that the city of Issaquah has a pretty extensive and informative department that monitors and controls water quality.

I'd check with them on their monitoring program as I would bet that they regularly check and adjust PH in the water system. They may even offer home-owners kits or assistance with lowering or adjusting high PH.

http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/Page.asp?NavID=1855

Our city water is monitored and adjusted to neutral so it is something I dont need to do.

Enjoy your diary....keep up the good work and best of luck!!

Glenn

4/27/2011 10:02:41 AM

Colorado

you can use sulfuric(31%),citric acid or even phosphoric acid- vinegar is going to be too weak to knock your ph down significantly-youd have to use alot of vinegar to accomplish getting your ph down

5/18/2011 2:52:18 AM