"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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Strangely, our new allotment has soil with a pH of approx 5.5 (and a
decidedly reddish tint). Previous allotments have been around neutral as
is our soil at home.
Is there anything I can use to bring the pH up to around neutral and that
has a buffering effect to keep it there. I know all about lime but that's
only a temporary measure.
Could grow blueberries in bulk!

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Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London

Is spent mushroom compost available locally - it's supposed to be good -
organic material and tends towards alkali.
Chris S