hello all, My container pot JM is currently doing ok. I bought a soil meter tester to help me to know when to water by measuring the soil wetness. It’s also got a PH measurement. I’m seeing that the soil is in the 8s which from reading it’s too alkaline. Is this ok or should I do something to lower it? Please advise. Thanks in advance.
Might be your water: Water alkalinity and pH: What they mean in regards to water quality Tips on how to correct, specific to Japanese maples: You can ease summer’s toll on Japanese maples – Orange County Register Keep in mind that no plant likes a sudden change in pH. Sometimes correcting can cause more harm than good. If you correct start with a very small amount and make changes slowly over time.
What kind of soil meter tester do you use? Some cheaper ones are not very accurate. They are still usable, if to calibrate with a reliable tester.
It’s one of those 10$ ones that have moisture light and ph on there. I don’t think it’s accurate but worried that soil might be too alkaline.
I have a 3 in 1 soil pH & moisture & light meter like this: SOIL, PH & LIGHT MOISTURE METER Greenhouse Garden Plant PH Meter Test Plants 5024763048302 | eBay And it is skewed towards showing the pH too alkaline, especially, if measured directly from the soil, not from the water solution. Don't rush to change your soil's pH based on this reading only, without calibrating the unit first. Read this: Soil pH Testers-Are They Accurate? - Garden Myths
That’s exactly the one I have. So don’t worry about it too much? Good to know. Appreciate the comment.