Metanaturals in soil

[canadan420]

I am about to have a run in soil and am planning on running MetaNaturals. I wanted to know if it is ok to PH DOWN my water and water only to around 6.5ish. Basically I add a tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar to the water and it makes it just right here in LA. So I was hoping some of the MetaNatural growers out there, or just someone who knows whats up will know if its good to PH down the water to the 6.5 or so because I dont wanna hurt any microbes. When I feed I plan to add some compost tea since these nutes are made for microbes. Thanks in advance!

[guest]

Hey

You don't want to adjust your pH with metanaturals and other organic 'fertilizers' like hydrolyzed fish, etc. You will injure the microbes who are needed as you mentioned.

Are you using tap water from LA? If so you should get a RO unit, I assume your water is not all that hospitable to microbes (chlorine, chloramin, fluoride, metals, etc).

HTH

[canadan420]

yeah Im using Tap Water In La. I used RO water before but had horrible luck. It ruined my whole entire crop, I guess from what others said It strips the soil of stuff. I dunno much about it, I can easily get RO water, around the block theres a market with a big RO room.
Im going to be in FFOF, I have added some Light Warrior, as well as some guanos, and some Vierras castings.....not much at about 10%. I wanted to run the MetaNaturals....but am not sure how to dial it in. Should I be using RO water? I also brew compost Teas from KIS and add hydrolized fish, kelpak, yucca, and molasses. Thanks for the help gojo

I was reading a post that Lucas made in icmag and he suggested 10ml grow, 10ml bloom, and 5-8ml of the Calcium and 1/4 tsp per gallon. He stated in the post that using Tap Water with MetaNaturals is best, but this was in 06. He stated that using MN at the above rate was basically the Lucas Formula. He just never had tried it, and had came up with the numbers to help out. Thats why I wanted to see if anyone has used these nutrients with good success. Its going to be my second soil run ever, but first indoors...so Im really trying to make sure Im dialed in. Should I be using some Cal/Mag with the MetaNaturals? I know I will be adding ACT at 1:300 or 1:500 with the MetaNaturals. Should I let the nutes stand after I add the ACT at all or would it be best to just mix the ACT in the nutes and drench immediatley?