#5214 - 03/27/07 05:26 AM
Soil Acidity or Alkalinity (TGH)
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Some fruits and vegetables are very picky about the pH of the soil the will grow in. Testing your soil pH is quick and inexpensive in most situations, and it can make a huge difference in your fall harvest!
Here is a list of theOptimal Soil pH for many fruits and vegetables.
(From that guy they call The Garden Helper)
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#201446 - 04/14/08 02:52 PM
Re: Soil Acidity or Alkalinity (TGH)
[Re: guest]
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I am starting my first vegetable garden this year. I started my seeds in peat pots which I'll plant directly into the ground once they are ready. I still have to "build" a garden though. I was going to try one of the box gardens and was wondering if I could use horse manure as my compost? I will make sure its old, I know it usually makes great soil. Do I need to add any additional ingredients to put the plants in? Would I have to worry about the soil being to alkaline and acidic? Any help or advice would be great!
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#201842 - 04/16/08 09:55 AM
Re: Soil Acidity or Alkalinity (TGH)
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A friend of mine has horses with plenty of manure to spare! I was thinking of adding some hummus also. I read that tomatoes love it since its rich in potassium. Do you think anything else should be added before planting? I'm planting Corn, peppers, tomatoes, squash, mint and lavender.
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#201862 - 04/16/08 11:23 AM
Re: Soil Acidity or Alkalinity (TGH)
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We have sand here, not much dirt/soil to it at all. My cactus's love it though. Thanks for the advice, I was worried about having to purchase a lot of extra material to add to the manure. I'll plant the lavender and mint in a top soil mix I have(its not that good) I'm also probablly going to put the mint in a pot so I don't have to worry about it, I read they can use some shade during the day. I'll look into the bone meal too. Thanks!
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