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Old 07-24-2012, 01:47 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Default Re: Adding Lime

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Originally Posted by hydroid View Post
Randy, I'm no expert but my naners do very good (better) at the lower PH's, I use pine straw for mulch which is pretty acidic and never needed to raise the PH, with any buffers. Although I do use the granulated lime in my yard to keep down the fleas and condition the grass. Your banana looks very happy right now.
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I agree, I use a lot of pine to keep my ph low. My target was 5.5 but after seeing your photo I now want to try 4.8 with a few plants.
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