How do fertilizers affect the pH of the soil?
By mx_aman
@mx_aman (2101)
India
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@coolseeds (3919)
• United States
13 Mar 07
What kind of fertilizer? I don't want to assume. If your response is any kind of fertilizer. It is a broad subject.
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@coolseeds (3919)
• United States
16 Mar 07
Hmmmm I'll cover the organics.
As an organic medium decomposes it enriches the soil with nutrients. Bloodmeal provides Nitrogen. Bananas add Potassium.
As you add decaying organic materials they enrich the soil and lower the ph.
You can raise the ph with organics as well. Bonemeal, eggshells, oyster shells, clays & more can be used to raise your ph.
If you use chemical fertilizer like miracle grow it will leave residual salts in the soil & eventually destroy it.
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