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Targator
Gotha, FL
(Zone 9a)

October 22, 2007
5:03 PM

Post #4111632

I am attempting to lower the soil PH in several of my patio container plants. I have a few readings as high as 8.5. I would rather not repot at this time using a higher peat or organic matter to lower the PH. I usually use sulfur in the garden area yet it can take several months for the soil-biology to take effect. I don't like using Aluminum Sulfate either as it can build up in the soil and cause more problems than it can help. I have about seventy tropicals, many of which are in large containers (10-15 gallon) so collecting rain water is not really an option. I was thinking of diluting vinegar in water or try Miracid but the 'Dynamite' brand fertilizer works well for me. Any thoughts? Thanks.

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