Grow Mediums Question about using water softener

[dcat0921]

Just had a whole house water softener installed and a drinking spout that makes basically alkaline water. Is it ok to use either of these for DWC? Which is better choice? I know the alkaline will need to be ph balanced for sure but wasn't sure if I'd have issues with either of these for watering.

Yeah I've been MIA for a bit but hoping to get back here more often in the next few weeks when I start growing again...

 

[Duggy]

The water softener will give elevated Sodium levels not recommended for growing...

 

[dcat0921]

The water softener will give elevated Sodium levels not recommended for growing...

That's what I figured. Still have outdoor hose bib that is not softened so maybe I'll have to use that...or use the drinking water option.

 

[Duggy]

You could try both outside and drinking outlets and see if any issues.
Good luck..

 

[dcat0921]

You could try both outside and drinking outlets and see if any issues.
Good luck..

Worth a shot. Maybe do a test with all 3...keep all other variables the same - soil, seed, etc - and see what happens.

 

[Vlad The Inhaler]

I haven't got a fookin clue.

Hi Cat. [emoji2][emoji1366]

 

[hafweed]

Look into using potassium chloride in your water softener. Some greenhouses use it without problems.

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[dcat0921]

I haven't got a fookin clue.

Hi Cat. [emoji2][emoji1366]

Me either man that's why I asked...lol

How's it going Vlad?

 

[dcat0921]

Look into using potassium chloride in your water softener. Some greenhouses use it without problems.

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Just an additive to put in water? I'll check it out.
Does that help negate the salt used by the softening system?

 

[Vlad The Inhaler]

Me either man that's why I asked...lol

How's it going Vlad?

Sweet dude. Doing coco and actually loving it. [emoji1360]

You ok?