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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 05 12:39 pm Post subject:
So what would that be good for then? I was hoping it would be on the acidic side as I've got some blueberries on the way too.
Northern_Lad
Joined: 13 Dec 2004 Posts: 14210 Location: Somewhere
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 05 12:40 pm Post subject:
tahir wrote:
Northern_Lad wrote:
(can't think of the proper term)
Ash?
That'll do nicely, thanks. Having problems with, with, things; you know, bigger than letters, smaller than sentences....words! That's it - can't remember them at all today.
So what would that be good for then? I was hoping it would be on the acidic side as I've got some blueberries on the way too.
It's handy for brassicas, and for raising the pH for all manner of things if you've got a problem with low pH. You'd use it, say, on a bed in autumn at the end of the season, where you're planning on putting brassicas next year. Essentially, if your soil pH is below 6.5, it's a handy addition.
Wonder if a good helping of citrus peel incorporated in the compost would help?
Bernie66
Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 13967 Location: Eastoft
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 05 12:49 pm Post subject:
I am under the impression(or possibly delusion) that leaf mould is very acidic and if added in copious quantities will make your bath more acidic. It seems to ring true as i know that rhododendrons are acid loving shrubs and are always found deep in leaf pould growing in the wild. i would check this out re leaf mould rather than taking my word for it tho-don't want to be responsible for any accidents!
Wonder if a good helping of citrus peel incorporated in the compost would help?
I'd have thought so. Really, though, there's less of a problem with compost being acidic (that's easy) tham with soil. A chalky, limy soi has a high buffering capacity, so changing its pH is a bit trickier than you might imagine. Sulfur works well, I believe.
I am under the impression(or possibly delusion) that leaf mould is very acidic and if added in copious quantities will make your bath more acidic. It seems to ring true as i know that rhododendrons are acid loving shrubs and are always found deep in leaf pould growing in the wild. i would check this out re leaf mould rather than taking my word for it tho-don't want to be responsible for any accidents!
A nice idea (if it's true, sounds about right) with only one minor drawback. I haven't got copious quantities of leaf mold
Bernie66
Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 13967 Location: Eastoft
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 05 1:24 pm Post subject:
try bark, especially pine bark. That is supposed to give similar, if slower results
wellington womble
Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Posts: 15051 Location: East Midlands
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 05 4:26 pm Post subject:
Tea bags. Have to find a cafe or something, and get job lots off them (or drink a lot of tea!)
You can buy acidizers (or something like that), but we don't like to buy things! You could look at the ingredients, its probably just acetic acid or something. HDRA sell one if you wantd to admit defeat!
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