Re: Ph Blues
Mike:
Actually lime will raise your ph further, there are several ways to bring
your high ph down. Slower more natural ways would be acid residue mulches
like hardwood, or pine needles. You can also gradually lower your ph with
acid residue fertilizers like ammonium sulfate. If you really want to get
it done and do it fast you would have to go in with elemental sulfur or even
faster with Iron Sulfate.
I have a chart around here somewhere that would tell how many pounds of iron
sulfate needed per acre based on soil type, existing ph, and target ph. Let
me know if I can help!
Rick
Jim DuBois wrote:
> Lime should do the trick.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Nepereny <cucurbyte@hotmail.com>
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
> Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 11:14 PM
> Subject: Ph Blues
>
> >Hey everyone,
> >
> >I have been adding liberal amounts of composted horse manure to my
> >pumpkin sites over the last 2-3 years. I received my soil test back
> >today and I couldn't believe my eyes. My Ph levels were 7.5 and 7.6! Aye
> >carumba! I thought adding compost would neutralize the soil bringing
> >it's Ph level to 7.0. Apparently not. My phosphorus and potassium levels
> >were through the roof too. Does anyone know how I can bring all these
> >back to appropriate levels over the next couple months?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Mike
> >
> >
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