07-08-2008, 04:35 PM
There are two kinds of PH: PH in solution which tells you the PH when water comes in contact with the soil, and the buffered PH which is a measure of the long term PH of the soil. The soluble PH can be changed easily in the short run, changing the long term PH takes more effort and best practices depend on the composition of your soil. The Agricultural extension agent, or UH can hook you up with a real soil test and results for a reasonable cost. Worth every penny if you are careful in how you do your sampling. I love that square foot garden book; got a copy as a wedding present and I think it was one of the many books we sold or gave away when we moved here. It is the best method for those of us who hate weeding!
Carol
Here is a link to the Hawaii County extension agents contact info: http://www.ctarm.hawaii.edu/staff/county...aii+County
Carol
Here is a link to the Hawaii County extension agents contact info: http://www.ctarm.hawaii.edu/staff/county...aii+County
Carol
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Polish Proverb
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Polish Proverb