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David Hare-Scott[_2_] · 10-10-2014, 10:49 PM posted to rec.gardens

wrote:
I am spreading/tilling fresh horse manure into the garden
today..........a friend told me i will get better results by adding
lime. I have not checked soil ph, but have added the same horse
manure for last couple of years, and vegetables seem to grow well.
should I add lime? I

Only lime if you need to raise the pH. Test first in several places about
the plot. Some veges prefer a range a bit higher or lower but as a general
rule about pH 6-6.5 is good. You can get a dye indicator kit that is easy
to use and sufficiently accurate that will do hundreds of tests and is not
expensive. I have one from Manutec but that might not be available where
you are. I have no connection to them whatsoever I am just reporting what I
have.

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David

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