NewEnglandFarmer
Well-Known Member
I've been feeding my plants occasional snacks of diluted fish hydrolysate which they seem to really enjoy.
The first few times I didn't check pH, just added the prescribed amount (4T/gallon) and drenched roots (also tried a foliar spray).
Today I did another root drench but figured I should check pH. It was way low, 4.8. Figuring I didn't want me root zone acidic, I added 1/2 t potassium silica per gallon to raise the pH back up to 6.
Does this seem like the right approach? When feeding liquid nutrients or compost teas, do you check and adjust pH?
The first few times I didn't check pH, just added the prescribed amount (4T/gallon) and drenched roots (also tried a foliar spray).
Today I did another root drench but figured I should check pH. It was way low, 4.8. Figuring I didn't want me root zone acidic, I added 1/2 t potassium silica per gallon to raise the pH back up to 6.
Does this seem like the right approach? When feeding liquid nutrients or compost teas, do you check and adjust pH?