Module 0 — System Overview & Targets (pH/EC)

Goal: run nutrition like a controlled system, not guesswork. Stable pH + sensible EC = uniform crops.

Core concepts

• pH affects nutrient availability (too high = iron/manganese lockout).
• EC is “total salts” (too high = burn; too low = starvation).
• Container media changes fast; you must monitor and adjust.

Target mindset

• Pick one target range per crop group (acid lovers vs “normal”).
• Standardize media and fertilizer products before you optimize.
• Make small changes and track results.