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Connecticut

i just received my soil test and my ph is too high.it is at 7.2,umass told me not to add anything that will increase the ph.can someone tell me what additives increase the ph?thanks for all your help.

1/7/2008 7:17:10 PM

Greensburg Pa

Roger,
On this site search area type in soil ph. Alot of info comes up. Hope this helps Tim

1/7/2008 7:43:14 PM

Lloydminster/AB

In my patch 7.2 would be fine . Most fertilizers and amendments such as peat moss lower your ph. Sometimes growers add lime products to add calcium and some of those could raise your ph. Ph levels can vary widely throughout the season so test ph levels at a couple of different times during the season if you're worried or until you get a good feel for the soil.

1/7/2008 8:27:44 PM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Don't use any type of shells for calcium.

1/7/2008 9:59:09 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Sulfur will give you a quick drop in pH. An application rate must be determined by your overall sample results and patch size.

1/7/2008 10:16:06 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Roger,

7.2 is no problem. Lets leave it alone. Our CT soils will acidify themselves especially if there is decaying organic material.

Steve

1/8/2008 12:18:50 AM

Ohio

Rog, your right in the ball park, id be real happy with 7.2 before the season started.

1/8/2008 4:25:24 AM