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Old 06-29-2009, 06:25 PM   #2
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Re: Too alkaline

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Originally Posted by CanDoit View Post
how can I make my soil more neutral? It is literally sitting at a ph level of 1
A pH of 1 is not too alkaline, it's way too acidic! In fact it's at the highest level of acidity you can get so are you sure you're measuring it properly? 7 is neutral and 14 is the top for alkalinity.

You need to sweeten the soil if your measurement of pH is accurate. Dolomite lime and others can be added to raise the pH. How your pH could have got so low is freakin' weird so I would likely start with some different soil. Most bagged soils are around pH 6-7 right out of the bag.

I'm no soil farmer but I am a chemist and IMHO go with new soil or double check your testing equipment and methodology.

Any dirt farmers out there want to chime in and help this feller out as my knowledge of soil grows is lacking.

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