Apple Cider Vinegar

[RedStarDaddy]

Does total alkalinity make a difference in the dosage?

My well water has a pH on the order of 7.4 to 7.6 but total alkalinity is fairly high; in fact, tap water and vinegar produce a notable reaction with the evolution of significant gas. Should I stay at 1 tsp/gal, or would I be better off upping the regular dose of ACV to 1-1/2 tsp?

RSD

 

[threehorses]

Probably you could reduce that and it might be a good idea. I don't really think that it would really make a great difference if the product isn't used daily. Personally I don't think I could ever recommend using it daily except in certain cases where you're trying to treat or rule out yeast, fungus, etc, or treat sour crop, etc.

I personally like it more as a tune-up, used "occasionally" - monthly, every couple of weeks, twice a week max for just tune ups.

 

[chickenmama99]

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