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How to Lower ph in Soil Naturally Quick Simple Cheap, Blueberry Plants
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2019
- Phil Easi takes you through how to lower ph in your soil naturally quick simple cheap way, blueberry plants with iron chlorosis discussed and demonstrated
That is the information I have been looking for , and you didn't even try to sell me anything . Subbed
Haha, no not selling anything here, just putting ideas out there....so glad you found the info helpful, thanks for watching, commenting and subbing
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I read in a gardening online magazine that recommended 1 cup of white vinegar to 1 gallon of water for speedy reduction of soil ph. However you use much lower ratio. In any case, in case of my persimmon tree that I planted, it calls for soil ph of 5.5 to 6.5. My soil is around 7ish range. I ended up using the 1 cup vinegar and a gallon of water. In a few days I noticed my persimmon trees and pear, the leaves showed more growth (and honestly I hope it’s not the placebo effect on me!). On the other hand my new apple tree hasn’t shown anything. FYI, my soil is nasty clay, while for planting my trees I have replaced at least 80% of it with different nutritional and top soil from home depot.
Hi Alex thank you very much for the info, it is very helpful to get real life examples of what is working and what is not for people out there. I feel that increasing the amount of vinegar would be my move next time for greater effect. Thanks again for the info
The vinegar indeed changes the pH, however it is short lived as it gets washed away with the next rain or watering.
A long term solution is required.
Very true...sulphur would be a better additive.
thank you, nice and simple video . your video is just as simple as your water pouring to the roots of your plant. you did not waste time to pour it slowly, you turned the container upside down and poured it at once without wasting time. your video is just as simple as that. very good and informative. you covered the gist of the matter.
Hi Baltikev, yes I dont like to waste time. I have many plants and not as much time as I would like, so fast watering is one way I can be more efficient. I dont like extra work if not needed. It works really well if the plant has mulch or is in a container. Thanks for the positive comments I appreciate it.
@@EasyGardenHacks Hello, I have a question, If my soil in my blueberry pots is 5 PH and I only water with rainwater which is also 5 PH, will the soil remain 5 PH over the years?
@@Adrian-cw8yu Hi Adrian, my understanding is that ph will decrease slightly over time from the removal of the soil minerals when you harvest the berries, same if the leaves that fall off dont end up back in your pot. I dont really know how significant the loss is or how quickly, if concernced I would measure my ph annually and adjust if needed, thanks for watching, great question
Id love to see the after video.. of what the bushes look like later and how long it took for the plant to be "happy" with acidic soil
Thankyou for keeping it simple and straightforward 🙏🙏,How often can i apply this water vinegar solution to the plant means weekly or monthly ,and in between can i apply fertilizer to it? thankyou in advance 😊😊
Hi I only applied the solution over the summer (short season here) I did about every 2 weeks, watch for changes in the plant after application and retest soil periodically. I dont know of a reason why you cant fertilize in between, thanks for watching, best of luck
in Nov. 2020 I sprinkled 8 ozs of powdered sulfur around each blueberry bush and did that monthly until March 1, this adjusted the ph from 6.5 to 5.0
Hi roy, yes sulfur is the way to go if you have the time for sure...well done you should notice quite the improvment in growth of your plants
We just found your video at the perfect time! You've got a new subscriber from Arizona 😎
Awesome. Thanks for subscribing. Thanks also for the comment. I have subscribed to you as well. Happy planting
How long does this last?
Thanks Phil! You are even swifter than Phil Swift hahahah!!! You too have a good day me matey
Hi Dylan lol thanks appreciate the comment have a good one
Short and sweet and to the point, as well as cheap and easy. My kind of lurnin'!!! 😉👍🧓
Hi thanks for the kind words and wathcing the video!!
Hi there, I wondered if you noticed a difference with your plants using this method? Thanks
Hi Joshua, right now my plants are still under snow believe it or not. It snowed a couple of inches last night! They made it through the fall and might have improved but I cant say for certain. Once the snow melts and things warm up I will have a better idea and can do an update. Thanks for subscribing.
Adding vinegar didn't do much for me. My plant is still struggling. I did it almost 3 months ago.
Changing soil PH too quickly can damage soil life, so be careful.
Cool. I will try it for my adeniums n bogenvilla. Thanks handsome. Cool.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just what I needed to know!
Hi thank you for watching the video, best of luck
Would Apple Cider Vinegar work as well?
Hi Cheyenne, yes apple cider vinegar works as well. I have not tried myself but I have read of multiple people having success using it. Thanks for the question.
yes all nutrients plants absorb or water soluble and depending on the acidity of your soil depends on what nutrients can be absorbed
Yes sir this is the truth. I am thinking of putting together a video on general Ph it can make a big difference in how well plants thrive. Thanks for the comment!
following your ratio how much ph does it lower?
Hi! I am doing my final project for biology about how does the pH of soil affect the biomass of zinnia. For that I want to and need to create different ph of soil ranging from 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5 and 8.0. Based on the instructions, I am not allowed to use any dangerous or chemicals to begin with which makes it harder. I found about how to use baking soda and cider vinegar to create different pH. What I need at the moment is someone to guide me and tell me in what ratio I can create each solution to result in different pH. I need help and have only summer to do conduct the experiment. I will appreciate your answer so hopefully you can help me.
Hi Zahra. To get your soils into the ranges you want you will need to be able to do a bunch of pH testing, depending on your budget you can go with the strips I used in the video (cheap option) or more accurate would be a Ph meter, I believe they can be found on Amazon or local garden center.
I found this table for using vinegar
3.5 - 4L of Tap Water (7.5 - 7.7 pH) with Vinegar (5% acetic acid) added:
1 tbsp vinegar: 5.8 - 6.0 pH
2 tbsp vinegar: 5.4 - 5.6 pH
3 tbsp vinegar: 5.0 - 5.2 pH
4 tbsp vinegar: 4.5 - 4.7 pH
5 tbsp vinegar: 4.4 - 4.6 pH
6 tbsp vinegar: 4.2 - 4.4 pH
7 tbsp vinegar: 4.1 - 4.3 pH
8 tbsp vinegar: 4.0 - 4.2 pH
9 tbsp vinegar: 4.0 - 4.2 pH
This is the pH of the water that you can add to the soil.
I would start with one container of soil, measure the pH, then use the table to decide how low a pH you want to add. Then find out what some of the lower pH water does to the overall pH of the soil by testing the soil again once you have added the water vinegar mixture. Based on the answer to that you can then create your other containers in a similar way just using more or less vinegar concentration with water. Always testing until you get the desired pH.
When you want to go above 7.5 (likely you regular water) you can then add the baking soda . I would use a litre of water and add a tablespoon of baking soda and test the ph, this will give you an idea of how strong you need to mix you solution to get the desired pH.
Hope this makes some sense and gives you some ideas on how to move forward with your project. Best of luck.
@@EasyGardenHacks Thank you so much! This will help me a lot to figure out the pH of each soil and adjust it.
Thanks for the video 🙏
New garderner here.. How often should I use this method? Once a week? Also is this more of a temporary solution?
Hi Don, I found multiple applications are needed, yes once a week should not harm the plant, this solution is not super strong. I would consider it more temporary as a solution...quick fix. Longer term I mulch with forest fines (stuff that has fallen to the ground over time) and wood chips I source locally. If none of that available then you can use peat moss. This will bring down ph over the longer term. Thanks for the question.
@@EasyGardenHacks I thought woodchips increased the ph or am I wrong? I usually am.
@@MisterAmbassador Yes wood chips will lower PH the issue is how long that will take. So for long term ph maintenance muching with forest fines or wood chips will help. The video is if you need a quick temporary change in ph. Good question. Thanks for asking
I used vinegar around my blueberries and now they taste like pickles.
lol
That's messed up
@@russrasmussen9514 it's a joke
underrated comment.
So many people will believe you man 😂
They are Redding not yellowing . Planted some ammended soil but not enough in my pure lime ground . Blues turned red all over. Gonna do in raised beds
Howdy! I have bought some blueberries and have them in containers for the moment, as the plot I intend to put them in has a pH of over seven. How should I go about preparing the soil in the plot? Would the vinegar/water method work? Won't it evaporate by next year, when I plan on putting my plants in the plot? By the way, thanks for the helpful info and keep up the good work!
Hello. There are a couple of options. If I had time and did not plan on putting them in this year I would add sphagnum (weird word) peat / peat moss to the soil. The peat generally has a ph of 3-4.5 and also has good organic matter. A layer of 1-2 inches over the bed and then mix in should be a great start. I would also (if you can get access to it) get some wood chips or forest fines to layer as a mulch on top. Often this stuff is found free or very cheap from local arborists/tree trimming companies. Dont use the sawmills shavings or saw dust as it is just the wood. We want it all wood, leaves, needles, bark. All of this will help with ph over time and also will feed your soil. You will likely have to re mulch each year after but it will take your weeding and watering needs way down. Thanks for the question and positive feedback!
Peat moss has 7.0 ph.
Just checked
@@bobb2251 There are 2 kinds of peat moss, regular peat moss, and sphagnum peat moss from Canada, Canadian peat moss, which has a much lower pH
Thanks brotha, ill do that now..I appreciate the video..
No problem Hookah B, thanks for watching
Cool experiment. It's odd that you didn't share any results 🤔
You Americans are amazing with measurements. Very accurate btw. He talks about tablespoons and gallon and 6 litres container. I know it’s tradition and stuffs but the metric system is much more precise and all scientists are using it in the USA even the NASA does too. Your engines are measured in cubic centi litres too like 4 litre or 4000 cc engine. Even your soft or carbonated drinks are measured in metric. It is silly not to change the old fashioned imperial system.
I also know the SI (metric) system is designed by french, which is sucks I know. We all hate french 😀
Hi Joe. I agree with you on the measurments. Metric is much easier. I am Canadian so I leaned metric from the start but with our neighbor being the USA I was versed in both. Lots of my viewers are in the US so I tend to provide measurments in both (when I can remember). Thanks for watching my video and for your comments.
He must be an American. Feel free to chech out your Brit friends if you feel more at home with them.
@bobybull Come on man…using the metric system in a garden would be asinine….same in a kitchen. Think about it. Cups, spoons, quarts…these are the tools and implements found in a kitchen. Metric is fine for labs and engineering, but what does a 500 gram steak conjure in the mind verses a 12 ounces. While cooking I don’t want to think in hundreds of milliliters, when I can like just throw one more cup of flour.
I water by blueberry bush every few days leave it on my windowsill. You notice new growth in no time.
Hi JIMBO thanks for the info, appreciate the comment
Thanks for the tip. I have some blueberries myself that are exhibiting the same yellowing leaf symptoms. After you did this, how long before you saw a recovery from the plants?
Hi Arkavian, I did not see any immediate difference, I believe it stopped the chlorosis from progressing. I have now added elemental sulphur (the yellow stuff) but it will take 3 months to lower the ph. The other option to consider is iron sulphate (another cheap element found at the garden or farmer supply store). I will be adding mulch from the forest floor (when I get time). You could also add peat moss. Lots of options to consider. I wouldnt do them all. I am aiming to keep the ph down long term using mulch only in the end. One last thing is to make sure its a ph issue (I have a video on how to do that) too much water can cause a similar effect in your plants. Hope this helps. Happy gardening. Thanks so much for your question. Fil
Hi again Ariavian, I was so excited to share more info with you that I missed a simple easy way forward. I would once a week water your plants with the white vinegar and water mix. I think it did not reverse the chlorosis in my blueberries because I did not do enough applications. I will admit I only did it once and got caught up in other things...life :)
@@EasyGardenHacks Thanks. I just added elemental sulfur last night to my 6 plants having symptoms. I'll try the water and vinegar combo regiment this evening
@@Arkavian1191 This is safer then elemental sulfur Ammonium Sulfate www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CTWSJ00/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?smid=A1849PG4OXHM2J&psc=1
@@The_Menace_1 with the research i've done if your plants need lower ph now or they die use Aluminium Sulphate but be very careful with mixtures, too strong can kill a plant .
elemental sulfur is the only real way to lower ph, add required mixture to your soil mixed in well, do 2 smaller applications on the topsoil the following year yet be sure to keep track of ph
It would be nice to address the problem in time. I mean the very first signs of chlorosis are found in the tips of blueberries on young shoots. My blueberries have had and gone this problem several times but I found that in time and I've had luck to prevent it.
Hi yes I hear you. Some of my blueberry plants look like they are on the edge sometimes. I feel the vinegar water is a short term solution. If wanting to get on top of things I would test the ph of my soil and use something stonger like sulphur. One of our viewers indicated "Nov. 2020 I sprinkled 8 ozs of powdered sulfur around each blueberry bush and did that monthly until March 1, this adjusted the ph from 6.5 to 5.0" Thanks Roy for the details.
Thanks, I don't have the space for a rain Barrel so this trick will have to do.
Hi thanks for watching the video, best of luck
Vinegar will kill all essential microorganisms in your soil. So the best way is the slow way and it is using elemental sulfur.
Or ammonium nitrate which is little faster.
Ok this is awesome but for how long does this effect last?
Hi great ? from my experience not as long as if you use elemental sulphur (the yellow stuff) but it will take 3 months to lower the ph. The other option to consider is iron sulphate (another cheap element found at the garden or farmer supply store). I will be adding mulch from the forest floor (when I get time). You could also add peat moss. These options will have longer lasting effects. The vinegar water is for short term more immediate effects. Thanks for the question and watching the videos
@@EasyGardenHacks Thx! :D
Water ph has little to no effect on soil ph. Organic soil over time becomes more acid. Gypsum will lower your ph, fast acting sulfur will also work. Lemon juice will also lower the water ph and will not invite fungus gnats in. This stuff takes time. A organic soil needs 3 months to break down and become plant ready. Otherwise youre working with ph 7.5 all day long every day
Hi thanks for the info and watching the video
Ever used cotton seed cakes or pigeon manure?
What strength (%) vinegar are you using?
Great presentation!
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Thanks
Hello I had a question if anyone can answer
Is Spodosol soil Good for gardening and is it easy to dig into
Hi great question, I had not heard of spodosol soil before. Most of the info I came across indicated it is not good for gardening because it is very acidic and high in aluminum. I would check the soil’s chemical properties before using in the garden. If the soil pH is near or below 5.0, then the soil should not be used. I wonder however if it might be usefull in small ammounts as a top dressing to lower pH if the soil is not acidic. The high aluminum worries me though as toxicity can occur which can lead to brown tipped leaves, stunted roots, wilting (even when enough water is present because the damaged roots cannot take up water to meet plant demands). Hope this helps, thanks for watching and your question.
the audio is really hard to hear CC helped thanks great simple info
Hi John, really sorry about the audio, my tech is pretty old school ...like me. Glad you were able to get some info. Thanks for the comment.
The leaves of my blueberry plant are the same color as seen in the video. The garden center suggested fertilizing. It's been a week and I don't see much of a change. Will using this method be too much for the plant?
Hi sometimes it is lack of nutrients so fertilizing can help, the ph can affect the plants ability to uptake the nutrients. I have seen fertilizer for acid loving plants like the blueberries. I dont think using the vinegar water method will be too much...if anything multiple applications are needed, it is fairly weak. Best of luck.
@@EasyGardenHacks thank you so much for replying so quickly 🌞
Awesome
Thanks Dan appreciate the postive comment
Thanks brosive!!!
Your welcome, thanks for watching
I am having the same issue, except my blueberries are in whiskey barrels. I have used elemental sulphur in the soil mix but that will take many months to work. My blueberry plants are exhibiting chlorosis. Did this method work for you? How long did it take for you to see improvements? How often did you need to reapply the vinegar treatment?
Hi, elemental sulphur is one of the best but does as you have indicated take quite some time. The effect on my plant was OK, it took a couple of weeks to notice anything, but it did not turn out the be the final solution (i now mulch heavily with wood chips). Next time if I have this issue again I would apply the vinegar water more often. I applied it 2x total over 3 weeks. I dont believe it was enough but cant say for certain. Since you have the sulpur in we know the long term ph is going down so in the short term try a watering, check it, then next time do the same, check again, watch the plant it will show signs one way or another, if no adverse signs keep going. If you are able to check the ph of your soil that would make things much easier. Thanks for watching my video. Best of luck.
@@EasyGardenHacks thanks so much!
@@EasyGardenHacks would magnesium sulfate (epsom salts) maybe help with lockout issues somewhat until you manage to get your ph issue under long term control? Also being a no till gardener does the vinegar disrupt the microbial life?
@@jimgaston9863 Hi Jim, good call on the epsom salts, they may help. I have not had obvious issues with the no till and vinegar disrupting the microbial life. Makes sense that it might though. Thanks for watching and your comments.
IT'S NOT CLEAR whether you were using regular vinegar or industrial strength stuff.
TELL US PLEASE, what kind of vinegar you were using. THANKS.
Hi Dan really sorry about that, didnt think of it when making the video obviously. It was reg white vinegar. I have read apple cider vinegar works well too but have not tried myslelf
How did this work for you and how often did you water or what other methods have you used on these plants? Thank you.
Hi brandon, this worked OK, I dont think I stuck with it long enough, I did every second week. The longer term solution was to mulch with pine needles / forest fines. If I needed to change the Ph even more I would use elemental sulphur. I think this application would work best for containers. Thanks for watching and your questions
@@EasyGardenHacks Pine needles do not really work well. It is kinda a wive's tale thing. If you go to your state university for agriculture they will and should say the same. Sulphur is what most people use it seems. My leaves come out the red colour when young and then go green but very slow growth each year. I tried the iron also when I first planted them. I am going to try the vinegar it cannot hurt Thanks for your video
@@lindamorgan2678 Hi linda really good to know, thanks for your info and watching the video. I agree sulphur is the real deal for Ph. Thanks again
@@EasyGardenHacks Yes and your vinegar idea is the quickest fix too. Maybe your Blueberry plants would of been horribly stunted like mine are zero growth and one almost dead. Thanks for your vid I will watch really close for improvement and let you know
Would this work more permanent if u soak ur soil in this water+ vinegar solution?
Hi, I have not tried myself but it could work. For more permanent changes in ph I would also recommend adding peat moss / forest fines and or elemental sulphure. Thanks for watching my video.
Thanks Phil, Many videos say that vinegar is too intense and will hurt the plants. Does your diluting it avoid that? Secondly, will diluted vinegar harm the microbiome?
Hi brahmeshvaram, great question, I have not noticed issues myself however likely because of diluting the vinegar. Having said that I have read that if the solution is too acidic it may have negative effects on the soil biome.
If you need to adjust the pH of your soil, you may wish to consider the use of other natural methods like adding compost, organic matter, or specific soil amendments that are designed for pH adjustment. These methods are usually less likely to cause harm to the plant biome compared to using acidic solutions like vinegar.
Thanks again for the really good questions and watching my video. Best of luck
@@EasyGardenHacks OK thanks Phil. Here's what I've learned so far fyi, you probably know most or all of it: as you said, elemental sulfur but it takes a year. There are fast acting sulfates but not organic, they start acidifying immediately because they are already broken down. Aluminum sulfate is to be avoided because it's a heavy metal. Ammonium sulfate is used, iron sulfate maybe. Calcium sulfate is gypsum, and contrary to popular belief, it is not acidifying, because the calcium is alkaline. Pine bark mulch is acidifying, hardwood mulch is alkaline or neutral. Espoma and Jobe sell Soil Acidifiers. Azalea food is acidifying. Peat moss is acidifying, but is not renewable and not sustainable. Leaf mulch is the best sub for peat moss as a substrate, its pH is not as low as peat moss but is below 6, and it's free to make.
@@brahmeshvaram2862 Thats an awesome summary, I use pine needles/mulch and apply a new layer each year. I have lots of leaves so will also consider that option as well. Thanks for the valuable info and taking the time to share it.
@@EasyGardenHacks O thanks a lot, Phil
Hi@@brahmeshvaram2862 , great research and info, bang on and well described, thanks for adding this valuable content, much appreciated
Thanks-is this regular household vinegar or 30%?
Hi sorry for the delayed response, I was using regular vinegar, thanks for watching the video
Will a whole cup of vinegar per gallon be too much?
Hi joseph, no this should not be too much, but it would be worth watching the plants for changes and possibly take a ph test to see how much the ph is coming down. Thanks for the question and watching the video, best of luck
I just checked my soil for my watermelon plant cause they started to fruit and its at a 9 😌 how often can I do this?
Hi, 1-2 x per week would be reasonable, I would watch the plants to see their reaction, if no change then apply again. Thats a really high ph. Best of luck. Thanks for watching.
What prevent is your white vinegar ?
That's important info
Hi Christina you are correct it is important info. I use 5%. Thanks for watching and your comment.
the problem with vinegar is the acidity effect goes away too fast. I tried vinegar yesterday morning, and its now back to neutral again.
Hi, the effect can go away fast. You might want to try replacing 2 waterings per week with the vinegar solution during the blooming and fruiting season (late summer into fall). decrease the frequency of vinegar watering to once per week and strength of the solution by half during the rest of the season. You can also consider side dressing the plant with acidic compost like forest fines (stuff on the ground in the forest if you live near one) or peat moss (local garden center) in addition to watering with vinegar. This will give a constant supply of acid to the soil and decrease the need to water with vinegar mix. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@@EasyGardenHacks Hi , i did a bit research online. I found Citric acid powder dissoved in water might be a good solution for longer acidity effect. I will try it and discuss with you here!
@@elsonsti Thanks for the info, please do let us know if the effect is longer lasting!
Don't forget PH doesn't stay static.. and will fluctuate during different times of the day... so make sure you test consistently at the same time... anything between 5.5 and 6.2 is great!
@@elsonsti and?
Wish u would of showed us a before and after with a simple ph meter..
Hi Jerm, yes that would have been better I agree! Thanks for the comment
I just hear brassicas like it a lot more acid than my soil...gonna do this trick....might explain why i dont.get.good.crops..i fertilize really well.
Hi, it is interesting how some feel slightly acidic soil is best for brassicas some feel neutral is the way to go. From what I can tell between 6-7 pH will keep you in the right zone. Best of luck, thanks for watching the video and commenting
What percentage strength is your vinegar? Thank you!
Hi Samantha sorry for the slow response I almost lost the comment in the shuffle. I used regular strength vinegar 5%.
Hi I want to get some blueberries this spring. I have a landscaping bed that I cleared up pretty nicely and want to put the bushes there( it is also the sunniest spot) I live in TN the native soil is clay, I measured the PH and it was around 7.5. I’m getting my plants in three weeks so I definitely need to fix this high PH level fast. Yesterday I put the acidifier sulfur in the ground, that’s gonna take a long time to change the ph right? I thought about adding peat moss, but it’s a pretty big area and it’s gonna be really expensive if I take out half of the native soil in the whole bed and replace with peat moss. Can I add compost instead? I bought a lot of compost from a local mulch company. Or what else can I do for the long run?
Hi Kristen. The sulfur will help work but you are correct it will take quite some time. There needs to be a reaction with bacteria in the ground to covert the sulfur to sufulric acid lowering the PH. Ideally you would apply the sulfur the spring before you plant the blueberries. Then check ph in fall if still not low enough more sulfur, then check following spring and should be good to go. The larger the change in ph needed the longer it can take.
Another option is Ferrous sulfate which also decreases soil pH, but it is more costly to use than sulfur. Eight
times more ferrous sulfate is needed than elemental sulfur. The ferrous sulfate reaction is quicker, since this salt disassociates into iron and sulfuric acid. The iron binds to the clay or
precipitates out of the soil solution leaving the sulfuric acid.
Peat moss would help but if you have a larger area then you are right it can get costly. I am unsure what you have around you in terms of forests? If you do have access and they are coniferous (evergreen) trees then you can collect the forest fines that have accumulated on the ground and put this as a mulch on you beds. Add more each year. The other possible option for your beds is wood shavings or chips if locally available.
The compost might help. I am unsure what is in it so maybe check the ph of the compost??
I know not the best news on how long it can take. This is why I looked into the vinegar water option. Long term what you are doing is the best option.
Depending how desperate / motivated you are to get them in the ground you could consider keeping the plants in their containers for another season, manage their ph in the container way easier than beds and you can get the beds ready. I have grow many blueberrie bushes in containers for years and have still be able to get them into beds in the end without issue. If you do go this way and you get hot weather in the summer consider putting the plants in the ground still in the container (helps keep roots cooler = healthier plant).
Hope this helps, best of luck. Thanks for the question.
Diluted vinegar worked for. Seen the difference in 1 or 2 days. My soil was high in ph i think.
Hi Saravana, thats great to hear, thanks for the comment!
Do you or anyone else know what can be added to soil to lower the pH that doesn't take long to lower the pH and actually keeps it lower? Also if your soil is 6.0 couldn't you just give it water and nutrients with a lower pH or does the soil itself need to be lower to see a change? I thought just giving plants water with a lower pH would work? Thanks, appreciate the video
Hi Justin, for quicker longer term solutions try aluminum sulfate or sulphur, they can usually be found at local garden stores. I think using water and nutrients with lower pH would not make a huge difference in the pH. Depending on the nutrients the pH might not be very different from your soil. Using water with lower ph would help but likely not work. It depends on how much you are trying to move your pH, even with the vinegar and water hack I feel it is only short term. Either the aluminum sulfate or sulphur for quickish change. Using top dressing like forest fines, pine needles, wood chips will lower pH as well but that takes time. Thanks for watching. Best of luck
I put baking soda around the base of my plants and mix it in a little bit.
It's not ideal for large gardens or but it works great for my potted blueberry bush.
@@matthewbaxter6992 Baking soda is alkaline. This'll raise the pH. But maybe that's what you're trying to do.😎
Not for nothing but the water mixed with viniger may not have even been acidic as the water could be slightly basic to start
Hi Karl very true, it might be worth knowing the pH of the water as well. Thanks for watching and commenting
Could I put vinegar in a self-watering container bottom, or put vinegar water in a watering bulb to keep the soil acidic? It seems like a modified hugel bed with peat moss might help, or planting in moss but putting wood/pine needles into a watering container as well as mulching might help? I'm in Colorado. It is pointless to plant straight in the ground here. I'd be using a container. I have some evergreens in the yard, but I'm not sure if they're the right kind. Do all evergreens have acidic needles?
Hi sorry for long time to respond. I like your idea of self watering container bottom. What I have found is that the vinegar is a quick temporary fix. I grew all of my bluberries for years in containers before planting them in the ground. I found it made it easier to control Ph and nutrients, but harder to deal with the extreme temps. Cold (can freeze roots) or Hot (burn roots). I ended up planting the containers in the ground which worked quite well. Think about peat moss as this helps make the soil more acidic as do most evergreen needles. A friend who grows amazing blueberries has them in the ground but top dresses / mulches every year with saw dust from a local mill. Best of luck
@@EasyGardenHacks Thanks so much! To blueberry land I shall go!
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What kind of vinegar ?
Hi Petrisor, I used regular white vinegar, but I have read of people using apple cider vinegar also with success. Thanks for watching my video
Can I use apple cider vinegar? Thanks
Hi Sau, Yes you can. I would go with 1cup/250ml apple cider vinegar mixed with 1 gallon/4litres water. Thanks for watching my video.
How can I lower the pH of the soil of the plants we grow in pots at home?
Hi here are a couple ideas you can consider, I have not tried all of them so cant tell you which is best...
Use Acidic Potting Mix: Start by using an acidic potting mix specifically designed for the types of plants you're growing. These mixes are formulated with materials that naturally lower soil pH, such as peat moss, pine bark, and perlite.
Sulfur: Elemental sulfur is a commonly used amendment to lower soil pH over time. It reacts with soil bacteria to produce sulfuric acid, which gradually acidifies the soil. Follow the package instructions for the proper amount to add based on your soil type and desired pH level. Keep in mind that sulfur takes time to work, so this is a gradual process.
Ammonium-Based Fertilizers: Fertilizers containing ammonium-based nitrogen sources can help lower pH over time as well. Ammonium ions released during the breakdown of these fertilizers can increase soil acidity. However, be cautious with the amount of fertilizer you use to avoid over-fertilization.
Organic Matter: Incorporating organic matter like compost and well-rotted manure can help lower soil pH slightly. These materials can also improve soil structure and nutrient availability.
Mulching: Applying acidic organic mulches, such as pine needles or oak leaves, on the soil surface can contribute to gradual soil acidification as they break down.
Acidifying Agents: There are commercial products available that are specifically designed to lower soil pH. These can include things like powdered sulfur, aluminum sulfate, and iron sulfate. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using these products
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Is this safe for peach tree?
Hi yes should be safe on most plants / trees. Thanks for watching
How often do you have to apply vinegar water?
Hi Shawn, it depend on how much you are trying to change the ph by. If you just need a slight change 2- 3 applications should work (watch the plant for changes). If you are needing a more permanent or drastic change there are other ways like using peat moss or sulphur powder but it takes longer to get the ph to change. Thanks for watching and your question.
@@EasyGardenHacks Sorry, i should have included more information. I have citrus in 2 gallon pots. The plants are small. Also, i added perlite for drainage, but, that seems to react with acidic water. One gallon of water with two tbs of vinegar seems to bubble slightly when added to a container of perlite. Would aspirin work to make soil acidic? Many thanks and all the best!
@@shawnflynn6973 I have not used or heard of aspirin being used. I did look it up and see it may help preseve fresh cut flowers, there are claims it helps tomatoes, helps with disease resistance but I could not find anything on changing the ph. Because you have small plants you probably dont need to put too much on at first. I would apply then wait a week and see if there is a positive effect, if not I would repeat the application, maybe 3-4 times but if things start looking worse I would back off. Consider longer term tricks for adjusting ph if they are going to stay in the containers....like using peat moss, forest fines, natural things that will break down over time shifting and keeping you soil on the more acidic side. Best of luck.
Can I use apple cidar vinegar?
Hi yes you can, thanks for watching my video
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This work on Herbs ?
Should work on herbs or any plant, but I have not tried myself personally...
... and what kind of "herbs" are you referring to? lol
Tried this some time ago, did nothing to lower my high PH.
Hi sorry to hear that, I found that multiple applications are needed.
You do realise that vinegar is used as a weed killer?
Hi Heidi yes of course!...If used in a higher concentration. Thanks for the comment.
My soil is in the 11s. Plants dying! thx
Wow thats really high... I would also look into longer term solutions to the high ph like mulching with wood chips or peat moss (depending on your climate) or even powderd sulphur spinkled. Best of luck. Thanks for watching the video
@@EasyGardenHacks thx. Put Peet moss in, but.... Today is my Friday so I'll be busy on my weekend.
How often do you need to apply this? Is it a one time deal or is it monthly?
Hi Paul, I applied it only once but I feel I should have applied more, the vinegar water is not super strong. If you want to use this technique I would do an application then measure ph about a week later and see what difference it made in your soil. This will give you the needed info on how much more you may need to apply. Hope this helps. Thanks for the questions.
you'd have to do it ever other day because vinegar doesn't not work past one day.
Pine needle tea..its free
Hi Kathleen, of course!! I love the price too.
Wrong. Pine needles when they decompose increase ph
Please stop talking about stuff you know nothing
@@cd1168 thanks for the correction chris. pine needles are acidic immediately after they fall from the tree (around 3.8). They become neutral as they break down. The myth that pine needles make the soil acidic likely started because pine trees grow best in slightly acidic soil.
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