Cult: JI
- Subject: Cult: JI
- From: J* B*
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 07:03:35 -0500
From: James Brooks <hirundo@tricon.net>
One of the problems with growing Japanese Iris in this part of the world is
the relatively high pH of the soil, compounded by the fact that our water
(or at least my well water), comes from limestone strata.
I do often use Miracid during the growing season, but they need water more
often than they need feeding, and I'm concerned that I'm poisoning them by
using regular well water.
Water soluable sulphur is even more expensive than Miracid, as are other
compounds like aluminum sulphate, or ferrous sulphate, which are primarily
for soil treatment.
My question is why couldn't I just use vinegar and check the pH with my
soil tester to ensure the water is at the proper level? If pH is the only
question, why wouldn't one acid be as good as any other?
James Brooks
Jonesborough, TN
hirundo@tricon.net
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