increasing p.h

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by coub, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. coub

    coub Gardener

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    What is the easiest and quickest way of increasing p.h in a large pot without removing the plant ?.
     
  2. walnut

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    You can make your soil more alkaline (increase its pH value) by adding a form of lime. Lime is a compound of calcium or calcium and magnesium. It is usually applied in the form of ground agricultural limestone, burnt lime or hydrated lime (slaked lime). The smaller the limestone particles then the quicker your soil will become more alkaline. For this reason hydrated lime will offer the quickest performance because it is slightly soluble in water so it can permeate the soil quicker and reduce acidity faster.It takes a while to take effect after adding and the dosage will be difficult to work out.
     
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