Re: Soil pH

I just checked ebay for ph meters and came across someone selling
vermiculite from New Jersey. The picture shows a very large bag, but in
the fine print you find the bidding is for a one gallon zip loc bag of
vermiculite for 99 cents. Out of curiosity, I checked shipping. He ships
by Priority Mail for $8.55 and UPS for $11.69. Pretty hilarious. I can
buy the 4 cu ft bag for $13.


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Kitty 
neIN, Zone5

-------------- Original message -------------- 

> Thanks, Kitty. Can you put a brand name on that gadget? 
> 
> As you know, Florida is a limestone formation; generally high pH. Many 
> [maybe most] tropical and subtropical fruits and flowers are happier in 
> a lower pH. I think it would be beneficial to some of my plants to be 
> able to raise or lower the pH. 
> 
> On Jun 6, 2005, at 3:43 PM, kmrsy@comcast.net wrote: 
> 
> > I have a cheap 2 prong meter at home, about $30. I used it extensively 
> > while I was taking my Guelph classes. Based on readings, I made 
> > additions to the soil and the subsequent readings reflected what I 
> > would 
> > expect, so I think it was reasonably accurate. I've read that these 
> > cheap meters aren't to be trusted, but it was sufficient for my use. 
> > 
> > 
> > I've never bothered with a soil test for my beds because it makes no 
> > sense to me. Each bed was developed separately and I simply can't 
> > understand how mixing soil from each will give me any relevant info on 
> > any single bed. If it were an undeveloped yard, I could see mixing 
> > samples from several areas, but not in my situation. 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Kitty 
> > neIN, Zone5 
> > 
> > -------------- Original message -------------- 
> > 
> >> How do you [all] determine soil pH? [Trying to decide if it's worth 
> >> springing for a meter.] 
> >> 
> >> Island Jim 
> >> Southwest Florida 
> >> 27.0 N, 82.4 W 
> >> Hardiness Zone 10 
> >> Heat Zone 10 
> >> Minimum 30 F [-1 C] 
> >> Maximum 100 F [38 C] 
> >> 
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> Island Jim 
> Southwest Florida 
> 27.0 N, 82.4 W 
> Hardiness Zone 10 
> Heat Zone 10 
> Minimum 30 F [-1 C] 
> Maximum 100 F [38 C] 
> 
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