my soil ph is 7.0+ do you know the application rate to correct this to ph6.5?
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As a rule of thumb, five pounds of sulfur per 1000 square feet of lawn or garden will usually lower the pH of sandy soil approximately .5 pH unit. Heavier soils require more. It is recommended that no more than 10 pounds per thousand square feet be used at any application, to avoid plant burning. The results are usually temporary, depending on what is causing the elevated pH. You should contact your county agricultural agent for information more pertinent to your situation. Also, for a good discussion refer to the document ifas.ufl.edu SL256/SS480.
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From 7.5 to 6.5 use 2 pounds elemental sulfur per 100 square feet for average soils. Sandy soil reduce application rate by 33% and clay soils increase rate by 50%. Takes a few months for the soil ph to change
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I found the answer on the internet, very easy to find. I did want to mention, be very careful not to overapply, it should be used very sparingly... don't assume that using a little extra will be better, it will burn up your plants.Also, dont get it on the foliage, and water it into the soil.
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never knew a rate,,,just put a dose of sulphur to rid garden of scab on potatoes,,,do not use near onions as it will make them hot
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If you are careful, dilutions can work. Suppose you make a mixuture 10-90 of tomato sauce and distilled water. What will be the pH of the result? One pH division from the original in the direction of pH 7. Soil is complicated. There are solids in soil that may not dissolve in water. OTOH, what does it mean to have a pH where the solute is not water? I don't know. So what I would do is cover 10% of soil with 90% of distilled water and test the pH. The result should be in the ballpark of the soil pH, but moved by 1 division in the direction of pH 7. These simple formula are approximately correct if your tomato sauce / soil have a pH far from 7. But if the formula (add or subtract 1) changes your solution from acid to base, then don't believe it. In this case, you must learn the details of pH and compute the dilution properly.
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Thank you for asking Linda; the pH can be adjusted to a range between 8.5 and 10. Please feel free to call: 970-485-5955 or visit us at WaterForHealthUSA.com Thank you for your interest. Bert Middleton
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I use 7 drops/quart but if you like you can dilute it until you see how your plant(s) respond. Maybe use half the recommended amount to start.
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First, they have test strips on Amazon for less than $3 that have good reviews and they go below 5.5. I have not used them myself but just ordered some. I use soil and not hydroponics so I'm not sure how to get water to Ph 5.5. They have solutions on Amazon that are specifically made to adjust Ph. And believe it or not human urine can be used to reduce Ph. It sounds ridiculous but it actually works. You just have to experiment with mixing amounts to get to 5.5. And have a bunch of test strips ready so you can test as you add.
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You might want to check whatever meter you're using. I have a digital pH meter that consistently measure the pH of this water over 10.
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Mr. Harry:I had to do some math to figure out that also. I see I wrote down 1/3 oz. for my 2 gal tank sprayer. Six teaspoons make an ounce, so I use 2 teaspoons for my 2 gallons. Therefore you only need 1 teaspoon for 1 gallon. So far I only used the product for one application because fall came and grass was going dormant. I did after several weeks start to get that frost look, but what I read is that it really needs 2-3 applications. Another trick I use is to add some Bonide Spreader Sticker to the mix. It provides adhesion of the tenacity so it sticks better to the vegetation and lets it perform better. I bought that on Amazon also. Good luck.Wayne Mr. Harry:I had to do some math to figure out that also. I see I wrote down 1/3 oz. for my 2 gal tank sprayer. Six teaspoons make an ounce, so I use 2 teaspoons for my 2 gallons. Therefore you only need 1 teaspoon for 1 gallon. So far I only used the product for one application because fall came and grass was going dormant. I did after several weeks start to get that frost look, but what I read is that it really needs 2-3 applications. Another trick I use is to add some Bonide Spreader Sticker to the mix. It provides adhesion of the tenacity so it sticks better to the vegetation... » Read More Mr. Harry:I had to do some math to figure out that also. I see I wrote down 1/3 oz. for my 2 gal tank sprayer. Six teaspoons make an ounce, so I use 2 teaspoons for my 2 gallons. Therefore you only need 1 teaspoon for 1 gallon. So far I only used the product for one application because fall came and grass was going dormant. I did after several weeks start to get that frost look, but what I read is that it really needs 2-3 applications. Another trick I use is to add some Bonide Spreader Sticker to the mix. It provides adhesion of the tenacity so it sticks better to the vegetation and lets it perform better. I bought that on Amazon also. Good luck.Wayne « Show Less
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They need a ph of 5.5 for the balance to grow big bloomsBut you could try this I have used it in all kind of plants and have done very ..I have used this product several timeAnd have wonderful results..good luck.....
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I alternated it with organic fertilizer and it seemed to work well. I don't think it's for acid loving plants. I am sold on it, though. It really made a difference in my vegetable garden last year.
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Yes its a great product! I would recommend 1/4 of the suggested amount to be used. First and foremost PH your water!!
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I haven't a clue--maybe a soil test kit will give you the ph--all I know is I put a heaping teaspoon of the chicory on top of the dark roast coffee when I make a pot with my Bunn Coffee Machine and the result is rich and flavorful. With out it the coffee tastes thin/weak. I'm spoiled.
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Try to keep your alkalinity around 90-100. I adjust that with sodium bicarbonate. Keep the pH around 7.2 to 7.4. Keep the chlorine around 3 ppm. Be careful on the calcium hardness the drops go bad fast and Won't give you an accurate reading So replace those once a year probably all of them once a year. Keep your calcium hardness around 200to 300 ppm. If you've added calcium to the pool but you can't get the numbers up suspect that the drops are bad. I love the test I use one at home and one of the apartment complex that I own. JR
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As I am still adding soil to my 2 bags, so this is going to be a guess, at best! I am using 62-64 dry quart bags of organic soil and feel that I will probably use at least 1 full bag and perhaps another 3-4 quarts for both of my potato bags! Hope this helps!
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If you're looking for "ballpark" pH levels, this works fine, but it is off sometimes plus/minus 0.4-0.6 some times.
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if you had a way to check calibrations at that range it would work for a while. A more resistant coating is formed above pH 10.5.
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Hi ...I have just done a short search. It appears to me that the 14 is for residual testing. I am not clear on residual Ph. I think I would stay with the reagent 4. Hope that helps!
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I check the ph of my water/nutrients, I have not tested the PH of soil, but I had a major issue with gnats the first go round- summer fruit, they gnawed my flowers.