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Jun 29, 2008 9:23:03 GMT -6
Post by Wrennie on Jun 29, 2008 9:23:03 GMT -6
I did a PH test on my lower garden this morning. It came out as a 7.0. The little chart on the kit said the veggies listed liked it a bit more acid than that. All my pine trees aroound I thought it was going to be too acidy. So, now what do I do? I still have to do the N, P & K tests. I only did one to be sure I did it right before screwing up the whole kit.
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Jun 29, 2008 16:41:27 GMT -6
Post by Pharmer Phil on Jun 29, 2008 16:41:27 GMT -6
lowering your soils Ph, is tuffer den raising it, for sure. Over time, the addition or organic matter and compost will acheive this, as will the pine needles; however, limestone is continually breaking down in the soil...offsetting your attempts.. sulphur /sulphur flowers will lower your Ph, but if the area is already planted, you'll have to do it carefully, and not add alot at one time. Most plants do OK in a 7, or neutral soil tho Wrennie, giving you time to build up the organic content In some areas where we have peppers this year, the Ph is at 6 , most is 6.5, some at 7
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Jun 30, 2008 4:57:59 GMT -6
Post by Wrennie on Jun 30, 2008 4:57:59 GMT -6
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Jun 30, 2008 5:45:22 GMT -6
Post by Tonnymonk on Jun 30, 2008 5:45:22 GMT -6
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Jun 30, 2008 5:59:08 GMT -6
Post by Pharmer Phil on Jun 30, 2008 5:59:08 GMT -6
my fault I reckon, sulphur flowers, flowers of sulphur...same difference..(at least to lil o me) Flowers of sulphur is just a very fine elemental sulphur. any sulphur that is fine will work
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Jun 30, 2008 6:12:41 GMT -6
Post by Tonnymonk on Jun 30, 2008 6:12:41 GMT -6
I thought flowers with a sulfur smell Silly me!
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Jun 30, 2008 9:35:05 GMT -6
Post by Wrennie on Jun 30, 2008 9:35:05 GMT -6
I was wondering what kind of flower it was too!
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Dec 13, 2012 7:48:22 GMT -6
Post by Colorado on Dec 13, 2012 7:48:22 GMT -6
I did sulfur here in my back yard as 7.7 on the test. N was high too. So I did add sawdust to 4 beds. I do not why they piled some sawdust in my back yard but I used it. Not a lot maybe bucket and half to 4 x 8 bed.
Back ground is too dark for me to read that scale.
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Dec 13, 2012 8:11:16 GMT -6
Post by Pharmer Phil on Dec 13, 2012 8:11:16 GMT -6
Back ground is too dark for me to read that scale. Which part colorado..Maybe I can give it a tweak the white top chart? the bottom- 4 column list?
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Dec 13, 2012 18:12:18 GMT -6
Post by Colorado on Dec 13, 2012 18:12:18 GMT -6
Bottom 4 and 7 to8 list One on right hand side. IS one I need read, In need of sulfer here,have not did yet. My typing and words get worst.
I need to buy sulfer. County agent would re test this coming year.
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Dec 15, 2012 10:02:21 GMT -6
Post by Pharmer Phil on Dec 15, 2012 10:02:21 GMT -6
Bottom 4 and 7 to8 list One on right hand side. IS one I need read, In need of sulfer here,have not did yet. My typing and words get worst. I need to buy sulfer. County agent would re test this coming year. How about now Colorado??
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Dec 15, 2012 12:26:43 GMT -6
Post by Colorado on Dec 15, 2012 12:26:43 GMT -6
I can make it out now. Thanks.
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Dec 16, 2012 7:56:11 GMT -6
Post by Pharmer Phil on Dec 16, 2012 7:56:11 GMT -6
I can make it out now. Thanks. Yer Surely Welcome Colorado
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Dec 16, 2012 8:00:47 GMT -6
Post by Colorado on Dec 16, 2012 8:00:47 GMT -6
I did add about a buck and half of sawdust to each bed, It was dumped in my back yard and used it. Tha should help on the high nitrogen I hope.
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