Re: Nutrition and Soil
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- Subject: Re: Nutrition and Soil
- From: J* I* J* <j*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun 1997 21:27:22 -0600 (MDT)
ShoreHouse@aol.com wrote:
>
> I sure could use some help.
> I live in the northern California are with a clay soil which I have improved
> but which I am not sure I have improved correctly. I have TBs, Louisiana,
> Spuria, Pacifica, and Dwarf bearded iris. I am new to this and have some
> questions about ideal soil ph and fertilizers. Is it correct that louisiana,
> pacificas and spurias prefer acid soil? what is the best pre bloom
> nutrition to add for the tb's? for the louisiana? spuria? pacificas? and
> dwarfs? What is the best fertizier for after bloom use (now) for each? I
> sure would appreciate some help. thanks
> shorehouse@aol.com
If your clay is similar to mine here in the bay area, it is just
slightly acidic. However if you added organic matter to your soil,
probably lowered the ph (more acidic) it did here. Rock phosphate would
be good to help neutralize the soil.
Basicly a balanced fertilizer is all you need (10-10-10). Our clay is
rich enough, it just needs organic help to release its nutrients.
John | "There be dragons here"
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John Jones, jijones@ix.netcom.com
Fremont CA, USDA zone 8/9 (coastal, bay)
Max high 95F/35C, Min Low 28F/-2C average 10 days each
Heavy clay base for my raised beds.
