Re: PH TO HIGH

Kenneth Rusakovich wrote:
> 
> I hope someone can help me with my ph level in my garden ,it is to high
> 7.2.It has been tested I got plenty manure,mulch for over two years
> now.The ph level has drop a little bit I still grow 300 to500lbs
> pumpkins very green plants.I want to lower it I read the giant
> pumpkins,2 it recommends to use ammonium sulfate I got a bag of it but
> the instructions only says for general feeding per sq.ft,but I am
> treating the whole garden how many lbs will it take per sq.ft. to bring
> it down a notch or two, Or is there any other way to bring it down, I am
> looking for suggestions.I have never added lime to the soil they say
> that it is awful high for New England
> Ken
> pumpkin widows husband
> 
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I would be careful about adding to much of anything to lower the PH as
7.2 is not overly high for Atlantic Giants. Rainfall and leaching  from
snow melting should lower it to a nice level come planting time next
spring. My PH level was 7.3 in the spring and fell to 6.7 this fall 
simply from acid rain on the east coast of Canada. Since New England is
also on the east coast, it must also have similar conditions especially
since your friends  seem to think it is high for your area. I've grown 
a 711 under these conditions, so whatever you add, do it sparingly...Ken
Reinsborough
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