Nominal EC and pH Values for Hydroponic Crops

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Although there are ideal EC values for each plant type, this does not mean that a range
of plants, all technically requiring different strength nutrients, cannot be grown in a
home situation together. The grower simply lists the range of EC values and picks an
average value. For most home systems this value is between 1.2EC and 2.0EC
depending upon the requirements of the predominant crop types being grown.

The pH values given here are broad, note that the average is 6.0 - 6.5pH for hydroponic
applications.

Below is a list of crops with the ideal EC and pH values the crop is grown at in a
hydroponic system for optimum performance:

CROP EC VALUE pH CROP EC VALUE pH

African Violet 1.0 - 1.2 6.0 - 7.0 Lavender 1.0 - 1.4 6.4 – 6.8

Asparagus 1.4 - 1.8 6.0 – 6.8 Leek 1.6 - 2.0 6.5 – 7.0

Anthurium 2.0 - 2.5 5.0 – 6.0 Lettuce - Fancy 0.3 - 0.8 6.0 – 6.5

Balm 1.0 - 1.4 5.5 – 6.5 Lettuce - Head 0.6 - 1.4 6.0 – 6.5

Banana 1.8 - 2.2 5.5 – 6.5 Melons 1.0 - 2.2 5.5 – 6.0

Basil 1.0 - 1.4 5.5 – 6.5 Mint 1.0 - 1.4 6.5 – 7.0

Beans 1.8 - 2.5 5.5 – 6.2 Mustard / Cress 1.2 - 2.4 6.0 – 6.5

Beetroot 1.4 - 2.2 7.0 – 7.2 Onion 1.8 - 2.2 6.0 – 7.0

Blueberry 1.8 - 2.0 4.0 – 5.0 Parsley 0.8 - 1.8 5.5 – 6.0

Broccoli 1.4 - 2.4 6.0 – 6.8 Passion fruit 1.6 - 2.4 6.0 – 6.5

Bromeliad 0.8 – 1.0 5.0 – 7.5 Pea 1.4 - 1.8 6.0 – 7.0

Brussel Sprout 1.8 - 2.4 6.0 – 6.5 Pumpkin 1.4 - 2.4 5.5 – 7.5

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 CROP EC VALUE pH CROP EC VALUE pH

Cabbage 1.4 - 2.4 6.5 – 7.0 Radish 1.2 - 2.2 6.0 – 7.0

Capsicum 2.0 - 2.7 6.0 – 6.5 Rhubarb 1.6 - 2.0 5.5 – 6.0

Carrot 1.4 - 2.2 5.8 – 6.3 Roses 1.8 - 2.6 5.5 – 6.0

Cauliflower 1.4 - 2.4 6.5 – 7.0 Sage 1.0 - 1.6 5.5 – 6.5

Celery 1.5 - 2.4 6.0 – 6.5 Spinach 1.8 - 3.5 6.0 – 7.0

Chives 1.2 - 2.2 6.0 – 6.5 Silver-beet 1.8 - 2.4 6.0 – 7.0

Cucumber 1.6 - 2.4 5.5 – 6.0 Squash 1.8 - 2.4 6.0 – 6.5

Roses 1.8 - 2.2 5.5 – 6.0 Strawberry 1.8 - 2.5 6.0 – 6.5

Eggplant 1.8 - 2.2 5.8 – 6.2 Thyme 1.2 - 1.6 5.5 – 7.0

Endive 0.8 - 1.5 5.5 – 6.0 Tomato 2.2 - 2.8 5.5 – 6.5

Fennel 1.0 - 1.4 6.4 – 6.8 Turnip, Parsnip 1.8 - 2.4 6.0 – 6.5

Garlic 1.4 – 1.8 6.0 – 6.5 Watercress 0.4 - 1.8 6.5 – 6.8

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