What is an electrical conductivity (EC) meter?
An EC meter is a device used to measure the electrical conductivity or the ability of a solution to conduct an electric current. In controlled environment agriculture, EC meters are used to assess irrigation water quality (salinity and other contaminants) and monitor the level of nutrient salts in horticultural media.
Tracking change in EC over time can be used to fine tune fertilizer protocols. If EC is increasing with time, fertilizer applications exceed plant removal. If EC is decreasing, plant removals exceed fertilizer inputs.
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The EC / pH of your soils seems off. What should I be expecting?
If testing fresh soil we highly recommend the 1:2 slurry method. You should expect the pH to be within the stated range on our technical specs. To find the tech spec of our products, please visit: https://bio365.zohodesk.com/portal/en/kb/products If ...
What is a chlorophyll meter?
A chlorophyll meter is a handheld device used to measure the chlorophyll content or chlorophyll concentration in the leaves of plants. It is used to assess the health, nutrient status, and photosynthetic activity of plants. The chlorophyll meter ...
What should I do if I think I over-fertilized and burned my plants?
Over-fertilization is not always the cause of distressed-looking plants and is less common than some may think. You should be very careful to rule out other causes, such as transplant shock, lack of root growth, plant disease, or simply overwatered ...
How do I know when to fertilize my plant?
Most fertilizer manufacturers provide feeding schedules for light, moderate and heavy feeding. We recommend following the guidelines that come from the manufacturer. An alternative approach is to use plant sensing such as a chlorophyll meter to ...
Do I need to use Cal Mag with BIOCOCO?
Our coir is buffered. We recommend an initial feeding with your normal Cal Mag product, followed by dry down. See our BIOCOCO quick start guide attached below for more details.