Re: Soil pH

Thanks Josh, I'll look into it. At this point my plants look really good so I don't think I have a problem with nutrients. I think that if I did I would find a more scientific method or take soil in to be analyzed. What about EC meters? Does anybody use those?

David
http://www.atouchofthetropics.net
----- Original Message ----- From: "Josh Haskell" <haskell@ncweb.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Soil pH


David,

The pH meter I use is called a pH Analyzer. I can't find any
manufacturer's name on it, and at the moment have no idea where the
directions are. But, I got mine from MacKenzie Nursery Supply, and here is
their description of it:


MacKenzie Nursery Supply Inc. Customer service phone:
800-777-5030
Customer service e-mail: mns@mnsinc.cc


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Soil Meters
Soil Meters

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PH7
Price: $18.25

Ph7 Soil Analyzer



Quantity:






pH controls microorganisms in the soil, fertility, a plant's
ability to use fertilizer, plant's resistance to disease, mature development
and growth and yield. In a one minute test, the pH analyzer determines the
acid/alkaline composition of the soil. Directions include desired range for
350 plants - lawns, fruits, shrubs, trees, vegetables, herbs, spices,
indoor/outdoor plants. No messy chemicals or dyes. Instructions tell user
what steps to take if the soil is not in the desired pH range. A fundamental
tool for growing all types of plants.


Hope it helps. They have a website if you can't find it
locally.



Josh








----- Original Message ----- From: "David Franzman" <dfranzma@pacbell.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 1:15 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Soil pH


Kitty, it seems to me that you have to take into account the water you use
to water your plants with. My soil is around 6 when delivered and then
gradually becomes 6.5 because of watering.

Is your water really 10???

David
http://www.atouchofthetropics.net
----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Soil pH


Manual may have been written before acid rain got to be a problem. I
would
think distilled water too. But I wouldn't think rainwater would have a pH
of
4, would it? (compared to my10 tapwater)

Kitty
neIN, Z5
----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 9:42 PM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] Soil pH


Hum... rainwater should be acidic... how about distilled water?

Donna

>
> What water did you use?  If you used my tap water, its pH of 9 or 10

could
> skew the results. My meter manual suggests rainwater.
> Kitty
> neIN, Z5
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Franzman" <dfranzma@pacbell.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 9:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Soil pH
>
>
> > Hey Jim
> >
> > I just got a test kit from my local ag chemical company. Much
> > cheaper
> than
> > a meter. You add soil and water shake a little and it gives you a
> > ph
> > reading. I think it was about five bucks. Probably not as > > accurate
as

> a
> > meter but how accurate do you need it to be?
> >
> > David
> > http://www.atouchofthetropics.net
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "james singer" <islandjim1@verizon.net>
> > To: "Garden Chat" <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 12:35 PM
> > Subject: [CHAT] Soil pH
> >
> >
> > > 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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