"Robert" wrote in message
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"vsop" wrote in message
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: I'm told that my new acid loving Blueberries (in containers) should be
: watered only with rainwater......but in these dry conditions I no longer
: have any !
: My tap water is neutral ph, so, could I not make suitable non-limey
liquid
: by throwing a handful of ericaceous compost in a bucketful of tapwater
and
: letting it "stew" for a couple of days.
: Would this have any detrimental effects on the plants ?
: Does anyone see any problems, or can offer alternative advice.
: Best Regards
: VSOP

I have seen it state on a bottle of ericaceous plant food that it will
"turn" your soil ericaceous.

Bob