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My plants are showing signs of clorosis. Apparently the soil mix I had delibered hair has a p h of seven point seven.
I have ordered some earths s...
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Asked April 14, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT
My plants are showing signs of clorosis. Apparently the soil mix I had delibered hair has a p h of seven point seven.
I have ordered some earths science fast acting sulfur
I don't know how to compute how much to put. Since it's not per acre here it's pour so many gallon growl bag etc
Can you help me do the conversion to gallons versus acres?
Is there anything else I should be doing for these poor plants?
It's not allowing me to scroll up so I can't check my message sorry
Marion County Oregon
Expert Response
Dear Gardener,
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension about amendments for your soil. There are several reasons that plant leaves may be yellowing including weather, pH, and nutrient imbalances. You have to know the reason before you can correct it. My father ruined his garden soil by amending it incorrectly!
For this reason, we always recommend getting a laboratory soil test before amending soil. This is the only way you can know which amendments to use, and how much is needed.
The key to getting a good soil test is to take a good sample. This information will help you with sampling and finding a lab that can give you the information you need. Be sure to tell the lab what you are planting, and which plants are yellowing.
https://www.simplysoiltesting.com/
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec628
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em8677
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec1478
Once you have the baseline lab results, you can make adjustments according to their recommendations. If you have additional questions, please feel free to write to us again. I hope this information is helpful.
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension about amendments for your soil. There are several reasons that plant leaves may be yellowing including weather, pH, and nutrient imbalances. You have to know the reason before you can correct it. My father ruined his garden soil by amending it incorrectly!
For this reason, we always recommend getting a laboratory soil test before amending soil. This is the only way you can know which amendments to use, and how much is needed.
The key to getting a good soil test is to take a good sample. This information will help you with sampling and finding a lab that can give you the information you need. Be sure to tell the lab what you are planting, and which plants are yellowing.
https://www.simplysoiltesting.com/
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec628
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em8677
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec1478
Once you have the baseline lab results, you can make adjustments according to their recommendations. If you have additional questions, please feel free to write to us again. I hope this information is helpful.
