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[Ginda Fisher <list@ginda.us>]

I had one of those cheap pH meters, too.  I scrubbed it with steel wool 
and stuck it in my soil.  It read 7.0.  I scrubbed it some more and wet 
down the soil more.  It read 7.0.  I brought it inside and filled a 
glass with one part vinegar and four parts water.  It read 7.0.  So I 
threw it away.

Ginda

On Dec 6, 2005, at 4:14 PM, John Smith wrote:

> I agree it's a good idea to check the pH before
> applying a remedy.  I even have one of the inexpensive
> pH meters, however depsite what appears to be uniform
> potting mix, I can get fairly wide-ranging readings
> each time I put the probe in the pot.  So I don't feel
> it's been very useful to get a good feel for the
> problem.
>
> --- Jim Fruth <jfruth@uslink.net> wrote:
>
> >     When we have a pH problem/question, we should
> > buy a pH meter.  Any
> > reputable nursery should carry them or can order
> > them - they cost around
> > $20.  Harbor Freight sells Chinese copies for $2.29
> > and they work as good as
> > the expensive models.
> > --
> >
> > Jim Fruth
> > Brambleberry Farm
> > Pequot Lakes, MN
> > www.bberryfarm.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I have a couple of potted citrus and I have a PH
> > question.
> >
> > Our water is hard, heavy with calcium.  By watering
> > the potted citrus with
> > this water it sweetens the soil.  Citurs like
> > slightly acidic soil.  I
> > believe this hard water is stunting my potted
> > citrus.
> >
> > Is there a means to either make my water slightly
> > acid or top dress the
> > soil with an an acidifying amendment?
> >
> > The plants do very well outside with natural rain
> > water during the summer,
> > but coming indoors with hard water seems to set them
> > back.
> >
> > Any suggestions?  Possibly "Jobes" makes acidifying
> > soil sticks?  Is
> > melted snow acidic like rain water?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tom
> >
> >
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