Topic: Liming?

[tim]

As has been noted, I'm sure probes are not analytically  accurate, but they do give a fair idea of extremes. Ours stays almost constant at 6.5-6.8.

Don't forget to follow the instructions carefully - it's not just stick it in and look!! = Tim

[Les_Woof]

So with you all talking about the pH of the soil - some quick questions for you all:

1.  Will the pH in my lottie be the same all over, or should I check in various areas?

2.  What pH should I be hoping for in my lottie?

3.  Is there a target pH to get to or do different veg need differing pH values?

4.  Are pH tester kits reusable?

I think that will do for now.
Les.

[rdak]

Les,
in answer to your questions:

1) it could well be different in different parts
2 and 3) depends on what you want to grow. Check above in this thread or in books or the internet on what ph different veg like.
4) you can buy one-off testers for about £1, or a reusable probe for about £12

hope this helps

[Les_Woof]

Thanks rdak

I dont think I'll be buying a probe, not that I'm tight or anything but £12 thats a lot of wine to miss out on!! ::)

If I aim for a neutral pH all seems fine.

Les