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sandy0225 · 12-01-2009, 08:13 PM

when I first got my greenhouse like 7years ago, I didn't realize if you needed to make ph adjustments because over time the peat based potting soils will creep up to a higher ph because our well water here is like 7.0 and most plants like it lower than that and also they adjust peat based potting soils with lime and it leaches out over time when watering.So by spring, all my fall planted plants were growing streaky yellowing lime green (kind of like the color of a fire truck) leaves. I learned then to add white vinegar to adjust the ph. I use citric acid now, but same principle, only cheaper!

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sandy0225 Northern Tropics sandy0225's Photo Gallery Location: Muncie, Indiana zone 5 Find me on the map! Zone: zone 5 Name: Sandy Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,718 BananaBucks : 487,677 Feedback: 31 / 97% Said "Thanks" 38 Times Was Thanked 1,801 Times in 682 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 9 Times	Re: Deficiency In Essential Minerals when I first got my greenhouse like 7years ago, I didn't realize if you needed to make ph adjustments because over time the peat based potting soils will creep up to a higher ph because our well water here is like 7.0 and most plants like it lower than that and also they adjust peat based potting soils with lime and it leaches out over time when watering.So by spring, all my fall planted plants were growing streaky yellowing lime green (kind of like the color of a fire truck) leaves. I learned then to add white vinegar to adjust the ph. I use citric acid now, but same principle, only cheaper! __________________ Sandy Burrell Northern Tropics Greenhouse 1501 East Fuson Road Muncie, IN 47302 www.northerntropics.com specializing in bananas, heirloom tomatoes and water gardening plants~ check out our new online store at our website!