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Here's a report I got from Rand Water/Tshwane Water and Sanitation for June 2020. Is this water hard or soft? Should I go with GHE Flora Trio/TA TriPart for Hard Water, Soft Water or just the standard formulation? Also, would I need to add any CalMag?

For organic growers, note the use of Chloramine..

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9 hours ago, biird said:

Here's a report I got from Rand Water/Tshwane Water and Sanitation for June 2020. Can anyone tell me the best chemical nutrient range for water like this, growing in coco coir? If I wanted to go with GHE Flora Trio/TA TriPart would I be better off with the Hard Water, Soft Water or just the standard formulation? Also, would I need to add any CalMag?

For organic growers, note the use of Chloramine..

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Looks good enough to drink lol

#couldntresist😂😂

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