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My soil ph is 5,8, can I still grow?

Jorikrosser
Jorikrosserstarted grow question 4 years ago
Hello. My soil ph is 5,8 and i have not starting growing yet and I'm wondering how I can get my soil to 6.5 ph? Should my nutrients be at 6,5 ph when watering or should the soil also be 6.5 ph? I have never grown before, and that is why I'm asking Thank you
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GrowCN
GrowCNanswered grow question 4 years ago
Do not worry too much. You can amend your soil just like farmers and gardeners do every day. Lime is commonly added when outdoors and it's cheap and organic and there are other things you can add to raise soil pH.
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CRiSPrGrow
CRiSPrGrowanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi there Jorikrosser, try to use kelp-based additives (Canna Rhizotonic , biobizz fish mix, etc) when you first moisten your soil , this should raise the pH and "activate the soil" , then add beneficial bacteria like bacilus subtilis which will "buffer" the soil pH to 6.5 over time. hope this helps ! 🚀
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