Date: Thu, 28 Aug 97 21:15 EDT From: dave evans <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg3279$foo@default> Subject: Re: alteration of soil conditions
> From: "Richard Howard" <Richard.Howard@VIRGIN.NET>
>
> I am new to carnivorous plants, and was wondering, if this is right, that
> plants CAN benefit by the the introduction of an acidic solution introduced
> into the soil. Does it have any affect of the biological makeup of the soil
> (ie alter the natural bacteria) Also, which substance is regarded to be the
> best for introduction into the soil, and it what quantity?
>
Welcome Richard,
Not just any acid sol., I think the best to use would be the "peat tea"
mentioned by Tom Hayes a couple mails ago. That way you don't much to
worry about - no extra nutrients, nothing the plants won't get naturally.
Dave Evans
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