Water Question

[MJC]

We are watering our new garden with lake water that we know is acidic. How
acidic we don't exactly know. Our plants are not doing well and I am not
sure if it is the water or the "transplant" factor. Any clues for us?

MJ

[Dwayne]

I would have the water and the land you are putting it on tested. Most good
plants want to be kept at pH 6 - 6.5. Blueberries and other acid lovers
want pH 4.5 - 5.5. Weeds like pH 8 and above.

Dwayne


"MJC" > wrote in message
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> We are watering our new garden with lake water that we know is acidic. How
> acidic we don't exactly know. Our plants are not doing well and I am not
> sure if it is the water or the "transplant" factor. Any clues for us?
>
> MJ
>
>

[meexie]

You can buy PH test strips at a pool supply house, or an aquarium
store. Haven't checked, but you might even try a Lowes or Home Depot.
Note: this will only tell you the PH of your water. You might want to
get the soil tested as well.

Also, what conditions, PH-wise, do your plants require?

[Baine Carruthers]

How do you know the lake water is acidic? Are you talking about a small
pond or Lake Jordon?

--
Baine


"MJC" > wrote in message
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> We are watering our new garden with lake water that we know is acidic. How
> acidic we don't exactly know. Our plants are not doing well and I am not
> sure if it is the water or the "transplant" factor. Any clues for us?
>
> MJ
>
>