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Owensboro, Ky.

Vic, thinkin you told me that you put a bunch in each starting spot. Why? Loosen soil, or to lower Ph (sorta thinkin that peat has low pH)? Lopes do better w/ lower pH? Peace, Wayne

4/27/2011 2:35:39 AM

Waynesboro, Virginia

Peat moss should not change the PH of your garden.

4/28/2011 10:18:41 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

all i know it work on the 21.3

4/29/2011 11:03:53 AM

Alaska

Depends on how much you use.

4/30/2011 2:35:46 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Details from anyone would be appreciated!!! Scott, whatcha mean by how much ya use? Vic, it obviously worked, just curious as to why? Grow em BIG!!! Peace, Wayne

4/30/2011 3:42:34 AM

Waynesboro, Virginia

Organic compounds such as sphagnum peat moss, compost, and manure can be used to lower soil pH. Table 5 provides the approximate application rate used to lower soil pH by one unit.

Table 5.


Pounds of Organic Compound Needed to
Lower Soil pH by One Unit (lbs. Per 1 square yard)
Compound Type
Peat Moss Compost Manure
2.5 lbs. 14 lbs. 5 lbs.

4/30/2011 11:15:16 AM

Waynesboro, Virginia

It takes 1-2 years at these rates to make a Ph change

4/30/2011 11:16:02 AM