Re: Ph Blues
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Ph Blues
- From: B*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:23:27 EST
Mike,
Welcome to my world of the ph blues. Last year when I started this
crazy addictive adventure, my ph was 7.8. So far it seems as though I am
having success with lowering my ph by adding sulfur. I added 3 lbs. per 100
sq. ft. in my patch last fall. I recieved my soil tests back a couple of
weeks ago. and my ph levels dropped considerably ranging from 6.7 - 7.0 .
I too am adding large amounts of horse manure and have experienced the very
high levels of phosphorous and pottasium. I am not sure if this is really a
problem since you added it organically. Maybe someone else on this list can
clarify it further for both of us.
Keep in mind my soil has quite a bit of clay in it. If your soil is sandy you
may only need 1.0 lbs.per 100 sq. ft. If clay then 2 lbs per 100 sq. ft.
Hope this helps
Brad Walters
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