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["Stephen Sadler" <Docshiva@Docshiva.org>]

On the other hand, I had a reasonably priced - not cheap, not over-the-top
one and it was as accurate as our lab methods.  This leads me to guess
there's not so much a problem with the technology, as a problem with people
selling cheaply made crap, where some work, some not so much...

Stephen 


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[mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Ginda Fisher
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 3:29 PM
To: North American Fruit Explorers
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] pH and Citrus

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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