{"product_id":"ghe-ph-up","title":"T.A. pH Up","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium pH management and silica source for hydroponics, coco and soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eControl pH and boost silica levels at the same time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst raising pH level may seem crazy to growers in hard water areas, it’s a real issue with very soft water or when using reverse osmosis. T.A. pH up allows that adjustment, and offers a good source of available silicate - which is often deficient in Hydroponics, due to its very low solubility. Proper silicate levels make a big contribution to plant health and so we include it in products whenever we can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eImportance of pH\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo maximize plant growth, the pH level of your nutrients should be slightly acidic. Experienced growers consider the ideal pH for most crops to fall between 5.5 and 6.5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsers of General Hydroponics nutrient products generally do not experience problems maintaining the proper pH range because the formulas are pH buffered. However, some important exceptions do exist. pH can acidify to an unacceptable level when nutrient solutions are used with poor quality water, or pH unstable media, such as rockwool. High growth rates can also destabilize pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo adjust pH: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd a small amount to water or nutritive solution as required. Mix solution thoroughly. Re-test with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=pH%20Testing\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=pH%20Testing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epH meter or good quality pH test kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarning:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly a small amount of the product is needed as it is very concentrated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways wear appropriate protection when handling strong alkalies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno such thing as an ideal pH\u003c\/strong\u003e. High values help cation uptake and low values help\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanion uptake: every fixed pH is a compromise. The usual safe range recommendation is from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.5 to 6.5. Our advice is to stay on the low side: from 5.5 to 6.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Hydroponics Europe","offers":[{"title":"0.5L","offer_id":33763460284556,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":33763460317324,"sku":"","price":320.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":33763460350092,"sku":"","price":1220.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10L","offer_id":33763460382860,"sku":"","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L","offer_id":33763460415628,"sku":"","price":11690.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/pH_-1L.png?v=1636717347","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/ghe-ph-up","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}