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Subject:  Comments - The Pumpkin Pirate 2025-08-08

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Nick's Big Pumpkin

Portland, CT

That is the most acidic soil I have ever seen. I had 5.3 and over the winter I got it to around 6.5 so hopefully you can get it above 6 by next season.

10/31/2025 3:18:37 PM

Pumpkin Pirate

East Coast, USA

Yeah, I'm probably not going to use this patch next year. I'll keep working on it and just use the other area for 2026.

10/31/2025 9:06:44 PM

Dalton

Ironton, ohio

I had a 5.0 my first spring you can get it where it belongs. Welcome to the hobby.

10/31/2025 11:23:03 PM

Fattires

Winchester, Ohio

For both your samples I would try to find dolomite lime, one that has both calcium and magnesium. Correcting your pH will get you a long ways with your Calcium and Magnesium levels. I would also add Phosphate and Potassium this fall. Then recheck in March

11/1/2025 8:46:10 AM

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