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Old June 6, 2011   #5
ireilly
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Originally Posted by tjg911 View Post
.... while this will sweeten the soil (raise the ph) the plants don't seem to object, can't recall their ph requirement probably 6.4 to 7.0 but it never has hurt them. 2 gallons would probably do 10 plants as the solution only needs to wet the roots and that kills the maggots.

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As I recall cole crops like cabbage like a more alkaline soil, so you are pushing the pH where they like it, assuming it's not already there.

I'll have to remember this tip.
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