I'm thrilled that your video broke down EXACTLY how much sulfur to apply according to the current ph level and how much you need to lower ph. You broke it down even for us struggling to find specifics. THANK YOU!
Remember its a specific bacteria that breaks down the sulphur. It may take a while for those bacteria to colonise & build up their numbers. You must also kept them constantly fed with sulphur for best results.
I love the brief, to-the-point format! For application, wouldn't it be better to spread it in a wider area around the plant, more in the "dripline" zone? I just got the same bag from the same place, so this is perfect.
I paid $1.69 for five pounds of Idaho potatoes in January, and let them sprout eyes. I cut them this morning. I have 25 chits drying. They will go in the ground Wednesday. I planted the same type of potato last year, and they outproduced my other potatoes by 3:1.
VERY valuable information! thanks for sharing! I like the easy and convenient way of applying this, and how easy is to bring the soil to the desired pH.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had been looking for the exact combination of ingredients to lower my pH of established blueberries. I have heard that you should not try to lower the pH all at once, but a little each month or two as to not burn the roots. Your thoughts? I do use Holly Tone Fertilizer for Acid Loving Plants twice a year in spring and fall. I also hear it would be good to add the fertilizer before the fruit is ripened, since the plant is working so hard to produce. This would give it a little boost for the plant stress. Your thoughts. Thank you again! Great information. So Central PA.
Talk about timing! Today I just started thinking of supplementing with lime, rock phosphate, and bone meal when I realized my soil is also on the sweet side at 7.0 and that I needed to slightly reduce it instead. I have lots of pine needles to use as mulch here in the Evergreen State, but I’m thinking a lighter sprinkle of sulfur along with the pine needles may be sufficient for my vegetable garden trough. Here’s hoping the garden items I selected via your Amazon storefront has some deals come Prime Days this week.
Pine needles are actually pH neutral and don't acidify the soil. Fresh pine bark is mildly acidic. You can use pine needles in your garden, but I find them hard to use since they have to be removed completely to plant. I'll be sure to scour Amazon and put a list together on my main channel the next two days.
Great info. I remember when you planted those, glad they are doing so well. There are multiple names for elemental sulfur so you need to know the info when asking at different stores. Soil acidifier is a common one, I recently found a large bag at TSC of elemental sulfur and should be set for life. 😎
They're doing okay. I need to pay more attention to them. I often forget about them being planted in the front like that, so I need to better stay on top of the acidic amendments. If you're comfortable ordering online, I have the sulfur prills linked in the video description for your reference. I've never seen them in-stores. You have to be careful with soil acidifiers, because they don't always use sulfur. They can use cheaper things, so you need to read the ingredients.
I've added elemental sulphur at the prescribed rate to my lawn just yesterday. I live in a cool grass environment. My local seed/fertilizer dealer recommended to do a fall application to the lawn, dspite being aware that colder weather is well on the way. I would think that though the application may not be effective over the next few months, it should still take effect in the spring. I did point out the issue of cold weather to them. They are agrologists so i took their advice. Any thoughts?
All mulch will draw nitrogen away to a degree. It's part of the composting process. But then it releases it back, and more, into the soil as it decays. Surface mulch isn't a problem. Just don't till the mulch into your soil.
Bro I literally just did this yesterday and I didn’t see your video before I did it. I did the same exact thing though. I did 0.25lbs for a 24 sq ft bed. Also I planted a fig tree about 2ft away from my fence line and now I’m worried I should have given it way more space. These are my first “in ground” plants. I got a celest fig and 2 different rabbiteye blue berries. I’m going to get 1 or two more blueberry bushes for this space.
We had a turkey fig tree that grew to be huge within 5-10 years. We started it from a piece taken from my husband's mother's tree, and we never fertilized or pruned it. Eventually, the roots got into the septic tank, and the tree had to be cut down. I would advise moving it while it's small!
Hi, my soil pH is 8.3 in Abilene, Texas. It high alkaline. I need to get it to about neutral at 7 or a little below that . So how much prills will I need? 2 tablespoons? So basically I would need the powder to acidify it a little quicker? How long does that take? Thanks.
Hello! I can't find the same product by Seed Ranch that you show us on the video, but I looked at the ones you listed as featured in your video. Specifically, the first one has 99.9% sulfur and should be applied one to two weeks before planting. The second one 90% sulfur and is to be applied before planting. Will your application method and schedule (schedule will be tweeked a bit for Zone 8) apply to either of these products? I wish I didn't have to wait before putting in my tomato plants and my strawberry plants; is that important? FYI: I will also be applying the product to two blueberry bushes, some azaleas, and a Sunshine Ligustrum.
On alkaline soils once you lower the pH with sulfur, will the pH rise again after certain number of months or years?. Will it need to be reapplied again after a year, two, three?
Hi, what ph meter do you use? I looked in your Amazon store and didn't see one listed. Thanks for listing the sulfur and for this video 😊 Just wanted to let you know my little senior dog, Lily, passed away. I miss her dearly. I appreciate you sharing Dale with us. 🙏
I don't think those pH meters work. I've tried a few, and they don't seem to ever change. Even if they did, I wouldn't test them. The only way I know of to get an accurate soil pH reading is to send your soil in for testing. I'm so sorry to hear about your pup 😢 It's not fair how short our time is with them.
@@2MinuteGardenTips Thanks for letting me know your opinion about the meters. I also have tried them and wasn't happy with the performance. Thought maybe it was just me 😕 Thank you for your kind words. You're right about the lifespan of dogs. Maybe that's why they love with so much devotion. ❤🐕
i need to raise my ph veg. Im a first gardener. Is there a cheap way bc my soil is under some 5 and need to be a lot more like 5.5-8. while I have your attention does the green weed juice really work even it laid out doing the winter? thanks
People normally use garden lime (calcium carbonate) to raise the pH which will also raise the calcium levels. Also dolomite, which has magnesium in it as well (if your magnesium levels aren’t already high). A soil test would tell you exactly what’s missing, however there’s a cost to that, which might be prohibitive…
For a container, you'd probably want a water soluble fertilizer that lowers pH. Something like MirAcid or water soluble fertilizers "for acid loving plants" works better in containers, because every time it rains they get flushed and the containers poorly hold nutrients.
If you want mild onions, avoid adding sulfur to their bed. Sorry but it's been so long since I saw this info, I don't remember where it's from. I have sulfur but I forget to use it.
Probably should use gloves when coming into contact with skin. Wont kill you but forces you to remember safety protocols and teaches the importance of proper handling for newbies on your channel.
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I'm thrilled that your video broke down EXACTLY how much sulfur to apply according to the current ph level and how much you need to lower ph. You broke it down even for us struggling to find specifics. THANK YOU!
It worked fine for me.
I found a chart by googling.
Nvr mind.😊
Remember its a specific bacteria that breaks down the sulphur. It may take a while for those bacteria to colonise & build up their numbers. You must also kept them constantly fed with sulphur for best results.
That's why the sulfur won't work if your soil temp is too cold. I believe that bacteria is active when soil temps are above 55F.
Can you buy this bacteria?
I wonder if you can add some sulfer to compost or compost tea..
@@joecalio6489definitely can to compost to have 5.5 to 6.8 finished product.
I love the brief, to-the-point format! For application, wouldn't it be better to spread it in a wider area around the plant, more in the "dripline" zone? I just got the same bag from the same place, so this is perfect.
Your blueberry bushes look so healthy! Thank you for sharing this information! 😊👍👍
I paid $1.69 for five pounds of Idaho potatoes in January, and let them sprout eyes. I cut them this morning. I have 25 chits drying. They will go in the ground Wednesday. I planted the same type of potato last year, and they outproduced my other potatoes by 3:1.
Good job dude. You always do such a good job explaining things and keeping it simple.
Hurricane Milton just washed out my elemental sulfur and now everything I have planted needs it.
I’ve found throwing sulfur on top of the mulch is just as effective, plus you don’t ruin the network or surface roots by pulling back mulch
The prills don't break down well if they aren't buried. Did you use a powder?
@@2MinuteGardenTips There is not a noticeable difference in the breakdown of prills above or below the mulch
This is a good, practical video. I need to lower the pH around my blueberries from 7 to about 5.5.
I’m planting a Becky blue next week t,this video is a great help 👍👍thank you 😎
VERY valuable information! thanks for sharing! I like the easy and convenient way of applying this, and how easy is to bring the soil to the desired pH.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had been looking for the exact combination of ingredients to lower my pH of established blueberries. I have heard that you should not try to lower the pH all at once, but a little each month or two as to not burn the roots. Your thoughts? I do use Holly Tone Fertilizer for Acid Loving Plants twice a year in spring and fall. I also hear it would be good to add the fertilizer before the fruit is ripened, since the plant is working so hard to produce. This would give it a little boost for the plant stress. Your thoughts. Thank you again! Great information. So Central PA.
Talk about timing!
Today I just started thinking of supplementing with lime, rock phosphate, and bone meal when I realized my soil is also on the sweet side at 7.0 and that I needed to slightly reduce it instead. I have lots of pine needles to use as mulch here in the Evergreen State, but I’m thinking a lighter sprinkle of sulfur along with the pine needles may be sufficient for my vegetable garden trough. Here’s hoping the garden items I selected via your Amazon storefront has some deals come Prime Days this week.
Pine needles are actually pH neutral and don't acidify the soil. Fresh pine bark is mildly acidic. You can use pine needles in your garden, but I find them hard to use since they have to be removed completely to plant. I'll be sure to scour Amazon and put a list together on my main channel the next two days.
@@2MinuteGardenTips
Thank you!
I didn’t realize that regarding the pine needles. I’ll be watching for your list!
How much sulfur would you recommend to use in a 16g potting mix to drop the pH by 1 point?
Great info. I remember when you planted those, glad they are doing so well.
There are multiple names for elemental sulfur so you need to know the info when asking at different stores. Soil acidifier is a common one, I recently found a large bag at TSC of elemental sulfur and should be set for life. 😎
They're doing okay. I need to pay more attention to them. I often forget about them being planted in the front like that, so I need to better stay on top of the acidic amendments. If you're comfortable ordering online, I have the sulfur prills linked in the video description for your reference. I've never seen them in-stores. You have to be careful with soil acidifiers, because they don't always use sulfur. They can use cheaper things, so you need to read the ingredients.
Nice video. Your explanation of the process was easy to understand and very informative. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Always informative! Thank you! 😊
Great info, MG! Thanks!😃
You're welcome!
Sir I have planted blueberry plant in 38 liter pot the ph of party is 7 then how much percent sulfur should I use to bring it from 7 to 4.5.
I have done this with great success, Do you still use the fogger?
Thank you for the information
I've added elemental sulphur at the prescribed rate to my lawn just yesterday. I live in a cool grass environment. My local seed/fertilizer dealer recommended to do a fall application to the lawn, dspite being aware that colder weather is well on the way. I would think that though the application may not be effective over the next few months, it should still take effect in the spring.
I did point out the issue of cold weather to them. They are agrologists so i took their advice. Any thoughts?
How much sulphur would you add the second time? Would it need to be reduced as the soil is already acidified, or the exact same?
Good information! Thank you.
You're welcome!
NIIIIIIIICE 🙂 THANX FOR THIS TIP
Very informative video.
Doesn’t pine bark draw nitrogen away from the soil.
Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 😀🦘
All mulch will draw nitrogen away to a degree. It's part of the composting process. But then it releases it back, and more, into the soil as it decays. Surface mulch isn't a problem. Just don't till the mulch into your soil.
Bro I literally just did this yesterday and I didn’t see your video before I did it. I did the same exact thing though. I did 0.25lbs for a 24 sq ft bed. Also I planted a fig tree about 2ft away from my fence line and now I’m worried I should have given it way more space. These are my first “in ground” plants. I got a celest fig and 2 different rabbiteye blue berries. I’m going to get 1 or two more blueberry bushes for this space.
We had a turkey fig tree that grew to be huge within 5-10 years. We started it from a piece taken from my husband's mother's tree, and we never fertilized or pruned it. Eventually, the roots got into the septic tank, and the tree had to be cut down. I would advise moving it while it's small!
Hi, my soil pH is 8.3 in Abilene, Texas. It high alkaline. I need to get it to about neutral at 7 or a little below that
. So how much prills will I need? 2 tablespoons? So basically I would need the powder to acidify it a little quicker? How long does that take? Thanks.
Thank you, brother, thank you.
Hello! I can't find the same product by Seed Ranch that you show us on the video, but I looked at the ones you listed as featured in your video. Specifically, the first one has 99.9% sulfur and should be applied one to two weeks before planting. The second one 90% sulfur and is to be applied before planting. Will your application method and schedule (schedule will be tweeked a bit for Zone 8) apply to either of these products? I wish I didn't have to wait before putting in my tomato plants and my strawberry plants; is that important? FYI: I will also be applying the product to two blueberry bushes, some azaleas, and a Sunshine Ligustrum.
On alkaline soils once you lower the pH with sulfur, will the pH rise again after certain number of months or years?. Will it need to be reapplied again after a year, two, three?
Hi, what ph meter do you use? I looked in your Amazon store and didn't see one listed. Thanks for listing the sulfur and for this video 😊
Just wanted to let you know my little senior dog, Lily, passed away. I miss her dearly. I appreciate you sharing Dale with us. 🙏
I don't think those pH meters work. I've tried a few, and they don't seem to ever change. Even if they did, I wouldn't test them. The only way I know of to get an accurate soil pH reading is to send your soil in for testing. I'm so sorry to hear about your pup 😢 It's not fair how short our time is with them.
@@2MinuteGardenTips Thanks for letting me know your opinion about the meters. I also have tried them and wasn't happy with the performance. Thought maybe it was just me 😕
Thank you for your kind words. You're right about the lifespan of dogs. Maybe that's why they love with so much devotion. ❤🐕
The cheap ones all scam. Buy the real exensive one like takemura 5.
Perfect. Thank you
You're welcome!
Great video!
Thanks!
What about raising ph?
Thank you!! Can we use ammonium sulfate?
Yes but it would be applied differently in different amounts.
i need to raise my ph veg. Im a first gardener. Is there a cheap way bc my soil is under some 5 and need to be a lot more like 5.5-8. while I have your attention does the green weed juice really work even it laid out doing the winter? thanks
People normally use garden lime (calcium carbonate) to raise the pH which will also raise the calcium levels. Also dolomite, which has magnesium in it as well (if your magnesium levels aren’t already high). A soil test would tell you exactly what’s missing, however there’s a cost to that, which might be prohibitive…
i assume you added a lot of sulfur to the soil for a few months before planting?
Does this work with containers? I fear it will just get easily washed away
For a container, you'd probably want a water soluble fertilizer that lowers pH. Something like MirAcid or water soluble fertilizers "for acid loving plants" works better in containers, because every time it rains they get flushed and the containers poorly hold nutrients.
If you want mild onions, avoid adding sulfur to their bed. Sorry but it's been so long since I saw this info, I don't remember where it's from. I have sulfur but I forget to use it.
Probably should use gloves when coming into contact with skin. Wont kill you but forces you to remember safety protocols and teaches the importance of proper handling for newbies on your channel.
It doesn't sound natural at all.
🎉Oh I 💕 LOVE ❤️ this new 2 minutes tips channel of yours.👍🧓