New Plant Food
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Depends whether or not you have acid rain I suppose.
When it stops raining, check the pH in your soil again. If the rain is mildly acidic it might just have done you a favour and balanced things out. If not, add a little pH+ or your preferred method of making soil more acidic. Go easy though, as plants thrive around 7-7.5 so you don't want to go too far the other way.
Just don't panic, I don't think you've going to lose too many inches if you're soils marginally too alkaline for a day or two, those things are tough you know
When it stops raining, check the pH in your soil again. If the rain is mildly acidic it might just have done you a favour and balanced things out. If not, add a little pH+ or your preferred method of making soil more acidic. Go easy though, as plants thrive around 7-7.5 so you don't want to go too far the other way.
Just don't panic, I don't think you've going to lose too many inches if you're soils marginally too alkaline for a day or two, those things are tough you know
Rudi I&I Automan
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One of the easiest ways to make soil more acidic is to add sphagnum peat. This works especially well in small garden areas. Simply add an inch or two of peat to the topsoil in and around plants. don't go mad with it, as above, their tough little bastards and growing in soil isn't the same as hydro (obvious i know) and the plants take what they need, so try the sphagnum and see how they go.
alternativly use some diluted distilled (white) vinager. Vinegar basics
Vinegar is a diluted, liquid form of acetic acid, so adding it to soil naturally lowers the soil's pH and increases its acidity. Depending on what the vinegar is made from and how it's processed, it may also contain other things, like vitamins. The pH of an average, commercially manufactured white vinegar, like that sold in supermarkets, is 2.4, making it highly acidic. For organic gardening, look for an organically made vinegar.
using vinager on soil
To lower the pH level of soil and make it more acidic, vinegar can be applied by hand or using an irrigation system. For a basic treatment, a cup of vinegar can be mixed with a gallon of water and poured over soil with a watering can. According to the Vinegar Institute, this is ideal for plants like azaleas and rhododendrons. Alternately, an injector can be used to add vinegar to irrigation lines, which then evenly distribute the solution. just remember LESS IS MORE Rudi
alternativly use some diluted distilled (white) vinager. Vinegar basics
Vinegar is a diluted, liquid form of acetic acid, so adding it to soil naturally lowers the soil's pH and increases its acidity. Depending on what the vinegar is made from and how it's processed, it may also contain other things, like vitamins. The pH of an average, commercially manufactured white vinegar, like that sold in supermarkets, is 2.4, making it highly acidic. For organic gardening, look for an organically made vinegar.
using vinager on soil
To lower the pH level of soil and make it more acidic, vinegar can be applied by hand or using an irrigation system. For a basic treatment, a cup of vinegar can be mixed with a gallon of water and poured over soil with a watering can. According to the Vinegar Institute, this is ideal for plants like azaleas and rhododendrons. Alternately, an injector can be used to add vinegar to irrigation lines, which then evenly distribute the solution. just remember LESS IS MORE Rudi
Lordhooha
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I always like to use the organic apple cider vinegar. It works quite well.
Rudi I&I Automan
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2 WORDS (well 3 words & a number) NEWBIE CENTRAL damn it, now thats 13 words and 3 numbers DOH! This could go on forever...newbie central
Chef420
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Live and learn newb.
Rudi I&I Automan
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Shy new members need as much help and info 2 make them feel more comfy when asking questions. I will often post a stupid question or give a dumb answer to make them feel more at ease posting too. if they see an active member or well known member doing this, the questions come a flooding in and knollage is gained. im just a nice guy like that. I remember (just) how daunting it all seemed, wen i lost my cherry and started to ask questions RudiLive and learn newb.
Rudi I&I Automan
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All of the above will , but in hydro, as in organic/soil, ph will fluctuate acording to the temp, growth rate,particular strains needs, but hydro can be a little more sensative, thats why i prefer to go on the low side on nute solution and folier feed, which also keeps me in touch with the plants and you notice problems b 4 they become catastrphies. Rudi
Rudi I&I Automan
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RIGHT ON BROTHER,can i get an ALL AY LOO YAAA
and organic has less chance of xtra addatives in it too
lio lacidem
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Back to original question.....none of those numbers have to do with acid level (ph). Those numbers are the n-p-k values. How far along Is your plant? I would be very careful with those nutes as you can easily nuke your plants
It's at least 10 years old
lio lacidem
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Haha that great! Didnt even notice original dateIt's at least 10 years old