dolomite lime and pH level

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rhino1111

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i read alot about this but i couldnt come across how much to mix in, approxametly how many cups of dolomite lime should i mix in a gallon pot? also how long can i expect dolomite lime to keep my soil stable around 7pH? also with pH up and down im planning to buy some tomorrow from the aquarium section. how much do you mix with 500ml of water?, or does it all come on the bottle (mix ratio), im expecting since its in the aquarium section it will say something like "this many drops to control ph of your aquarium" i want the water to be at a pH around 6.8

thanks in advance.
 
between 1 to 2 tablespoon of dolomite lime per gallon of soil................ it usually lasts more or less about 6 to 8 weeks.
and as far as the ph goes you would have to use it according to the ph of the water. if you dont have a ph meter thats a first i would buy since its really important to test the water youre using. and the ph for water thats going in the soil should be between 6.5 - 7.0. So if your ph is over 7.0 then oviously you would add ph down to the level you desire. main thing is to study your girl and see what level she reacts to best. Dont wait for a mix ratio when it comes to ph up/ph down since theres none that ive noticed. i hope this helps you out my friend.
 
...I use rapid release dolomite lime, 1 tbls per gallon of soil, about once a month. I use it as a top dressing to my soil and I water it in as normal. Remember that lime will not lower the pH of your soil, it will only rise with lime, to 7.
 
When growing in containers, add one cup of fine dolomite lime to each cubic foot of soil. Mix the dry soil thoroughly with the dolomite lime, then lightly water it. After watering, re-mix it and wait for a day or two before checking the pH. When growing in an outdoor garden, follow the dolomite lime manufacturers instructions.

Lowering soil pH: small amounts of composted leaves, cottonseed meal, or peat moss will lower the pH of soil.

Raising soil pH: small amounts of hardwood ashes or crushed oyster/egg shells will help to raise the soil pH. Hydrated lime can also be used to raise the pH of soil. In containers, use no more than 1/8 cup of hydrated lime per cubic foot of soil (per application). Mix it into warm water, then apply the water to the soil. When growing in an outdoor garden, follow the manufacturers instructions.
Wait at least a day or two before checking the pH level of soil after attempting to raise, lower or stabilize it. If adjustments still have to be made, use small amounts of whatever material you are using.
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Is a good standard to go by when using Dolomite lime

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