Is this sulfur suitable to use in garden to lower soil ph for vegetables?
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I used it on blueberries and they look very healthy. Unless I had VERY alkaline soil, I wouldn't use it on veggies.
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The product is used to lower the PH in soil. It does not contain anything that is toxic to plants or animals if used as directed to lower the PH of the soil. I have been using it for my blueberry plants with good success.
1282670
pH is slightly low but not that bad, above 6. I add a little crushed coral in a bag just in case. Check out our flood and drain aquaponics set up!www.aquapaolics.wordpress.com to see it in action at our school
1709018
never knew a rate,,,just put a dose of sulphur to rid garden of scab on potatoes,,,do not use near onions as it will make them hot
1970223
No it only kills bacteria, the sulfur is probably caused by high iron content.
863457
The Amazon description for this product does not say if it is unsulfured or not; therefore, I would believe that it is unsulfured, as that would be the default. Sulfur is added to molasses to fortify it with iron, calcium, and magnesium. As I was using it to try and kill nutgrass in my yard, the molasses did not need to be fortified. Gardners disagree as to whether or not the added sulfur helps microbes to grow.
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It may very well be. I'm no chemist and years ago a plumber told me on the sly after having to enlist his services to clear our sewer line for the umpteenth time that copper sulfate would do the trick. He didn't tell me the amount to use and I was a C- chemistry student in school. He retired about that time and I went along calling "Roto-Rooter" until I found this stuff in a catalog and bought it. I have a bottle that I'm going to dump in my system for the six month dose and the label indicates it is 99% Copper sulfate pentahydrate and 1% "other ingredients". I have used it for years now and have never had to make a service call to have my line "snaked". I've stayed with it because it has worked for me all these years and also because my ignorance of chemistry keeps me from wanting to use an inappropriate dose of copper sulfate that might screw up the pipes leading to the sewer and cost a large out of pocket expense for repairs. I hope that's helpful. Good luck!
1886232
They need a ph of 5.5 for the balance to grow big bloomsBut you could try this I have used it in all kind of plants and have done very ..I have used this product several timeAnd have wonderful results..good luck.....
1019146
No. I can not provide the guaranteed analysis for this product. I am not the manufacturer, nor am I an independent chemical analysis laboratory.However, it did reduce my soil pH level to help my fescue lawn grow better!
618484
This is based on my use for Daylily Rust. General rate is 2 Teaspoons per gallon. But, that will depend on the disease and the plant. My best suggestion is to contact the manufacturer "TechPac LLC Atlanta Ga. for specific instructions.
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no, I don't believe so. The ph is somewhere around 6 (peat is naturally acidic) and while I haven't seen any evidence of fungus or such it was not labeled as sterile. I have used a bit for seed-starting and blending potting mixes, but my primary use is as a filter medium for a freshwater acidic aquarium where is helps balance the ph of the aquarium water (ph of 6.2) while removing some of the hardness of the tap water. I sift out the finest particles and fibers, put in a fine mesh bag and soak it overnight, rinse it, and put the bag in one of my aquarium filters. it removes both temporary and permanent hardness, sequesters heavy metals, buffers the ph and releases small amounts of tannins and organic compounds into the water which is good for my south-american blackwater tank.
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Are you using this as a bedding material? I wouldn't. The only way I would use this in a worm bin would be to sprinkle a handful or two for them to eat. But I would rather just cut out the middleman and add it directly to the soil. This will help the mycorrhizae. If you are making worm tea, then you won't even need Azomite. But that depends on what you have been feeding your worms. As far as the pH is concerned, it's probably neutral. Most edibles like a slightly acidic soil.
2068557
It contains calcium as well as sulfur. Both are inorganic elements, but in my view are suitable for 'organic' gardening. If you were to put greensand, granite dust or dolomite on your garden these are also inorganic compounds.
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sorry, i can't help you with the chemical composition. I live on the West Coast near Washington and the water here is almost perfect at 5.5 or 6. You will need very little ( a few drops ) to drive the ph up or down. This product does work. Google " How to change your water's ph " and you will get lots of advice. If your ph is too high or low your plant nutrient food will sediment out and be impossible to be utilized by the plant. I suggest that you get proper hydroponic plant food. I no longer use this product but first step is to find out what your waters ph is.This will help. Good luck. sorry, i can't help you with the chemical composition. I live on the West Coast near Washington and the water here is almost perfect at 5.5 or 6. You will need very little ( a few drops ) to drive the ph up or down. This product does work. Google " How to change your water's ph " and you will get lots of advice. If your ph is too high or low your plant nutrient food will sediment out and be impossible to be utilized by the plant. I suggest that you get proper hydroponic plant food. I no longer use this product but first step is to find out what your waters ph is.This will help.... » Read More sorry, i can't help you with the chemical composition. I live on the West Coast near Washington and the water here is almost perfect at 5.5 or 6. You will need very little ( a few drops ) to drive the ph up or down. This product does work. Google " How to change your water's ph " and you will get lots of advice. If your ph is too high or low your plant nutrient food will sediment out and be impossible to be utilized by the plant. I suggest that you get proper hydroponic plant food. I no longer use this product but first step is to find out what your waters ph is.This will help. Good luck. « Show Less
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I haven't used it for that purpose. It could really screw up the soil. But my PM problem started when I fertilized the lawn. This year I did not fertilize the lawn and my PM problem is greatly reduced!
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There is info on Ask .com and e-how about it, you probably already checked but it mentions liquid ammonium sulfate so not sure. Sounds like it will though. I use it for my blueberries as food in my lousy soil but that's not what you are looking for. Must be info somewhere keep searching !
1293435
Yes, they are for acid loving plants, and gardenias like acid. I use them on my potted blueberries for the same reason.
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Yes, Sophie, it can be used in conjunction. Try and remember this, with these things, less is more, if your growing a garden in soil or hydro, this will only help keep your soil healthy, and the nutrient availability in hydroponics systems cleaner, while nutrients are kept FLOWING rather than building up, and often creating your #1 & 2 enemies in BOTH systems... BACTERIA! This product helps sustain plants by keeping water fresher. Also..flushes clean out your excess of the Additives/Fertilizers/Etc. that, when used, become salts, and this keeps the plant bound because of poisoning, over time from these salts, they build up and poison the plant. What kills a plant faster than salt?! This keeps the plants from reaching their fullest, most healthy and organic potentials. Any more ?s feel free to ask!! Happy Gardening Sophie!!! "It is a love of the garden which ennobles the spirit of all." ~ Author Unknown