What is the best type of water to use for the pepper plants/seedlings?
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Tap water is almost always fine. No pepper species are particularly sensitive to water quality. Extremely hard water can sometimes call for adjustment.
SineNomine
Extreme Member
I use distilled water or RO for the seedling phase. I grow hydroponics. In this way all the nutrients in the water are the added ones, being fully available to the plants at a low EC.
I would say the rainwater it is the best choice where there is the possibility to collect it.
I would say the rainwater it is the best choice where there is the possibility to collect it.
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That’s a good point. For seedlings, I do use lukewarm tap water. About body temperature.
Due to current events, I'd instead suggest Alberta vodka like this one: https://www.albertaicevodka.com/
This is what I'd like Alberta pipelines to carry in the future to the rest of Canada once the fossil fuel industry dies. Lol
Perhaps he meant to drink the good vodka, and pour the Russian in the dirt.
I know we're not supposed to get political here, so I'm sorry for that
But yeah, I use tap water for my indoor tent plants too but let it sit for 48 hours before using it. It's very high pH (8.4) but after it sits for 48 hours it drops a full pH point. It's good enough without adjustments.
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Bou
Extreme Member
Bad and risky idea; your seedlings will grow out of control and then begin to invade surrounding plants. My 2 cents...
I knew U was funnin' us with the mention of Evian & now I know about Mexican sparkling water!Evian or Topo Chico
Do you think its even a good idea I use Florida tap water at all? I've been using distilled bottle water.