Added Lime and Ph Went Up

BlackPeter

BlackPeter

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Maybe i have a poor Ph meter - its one you just stick in the ground from lowes, bt it seemed to go up
 
Shabang

Shabang

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It shoulda only went up if your ph was below 7 before...I've nvr been a fan of those types of meter cause I feel like u can't get a good reading...either invest in a better way to check ur ph or don't worry bout it cause lime will take it to a neutral 7
 
Shabang

Shabang

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If it were me I woulda left it alone at 6. Lime is used to decrease the acidic's in your soil which would increase your ph

How much did u add?
 
BlackPeter

BlackPeter

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A Fair amount - handful maybe. Its a 5 gallon bucket but my premixed stuff was closer to the high 5s and i thought optimal Ph for soil was like 6.7?
 
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