Using Monty's Joy Juice with hard, 
high pH water
The use of Magnesium Sulfate to lower pH level

Q: I have several growers in Mid-Missouri where water is very hard and they add to their water to lower pH level, I think one said they added Magnesium to lower pH?, could that be right?-the discussion was way over my head. Anyway, IF a grower is currently adding something to lower pH will they still need to add it when using Monty's? Let me know, I need to get back with them on this so they can begin their testing of Monty's.

A: I have just returned from the greenhouse capital of North America in Leamington Ontario. Most greenhouses were on a multi tank system. The grower added each element as needed. Some growers were receptive to trying a mixed solution. However, the training in this area has most believing that you cannot be successful with a pre-mixed solution fertilizer. I am looking forward to obtaining the results from them in about three weeks. I did find that all of the water in this area was extremely hard. Magnesium sulfate was being used as well as some other magnesium elements to lower the pH level. The question was asked would they need to continue using these elements to lower the pH level. The answer is yes because our solution is pH balanced. Plus magnesium is the only element that we do not have in our product. A yellowing of leaves will occur if magnesium becomes insufficient. Also, if the pH level is not maintained properly the plants will not take nutrients up through the roots. I hope this is this statement is not confusing and will become helpful when talking with growers.

Best Regards,

Dennis Stephens
President, Director of Research and Development
Monty’s Plant Food, Inc.