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What's the ideal PH for citrus?


On Dec 8, 2005, at 5:29 PM, Ginda Fisher wrote:

> 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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