lower pH-factor

How can I lower the pH level of my heavy clay soil in Coquitlam B.C.for new blueberry plants?

 

sulphur is a soil acidifier. check your local garden center for appropriate products.

 

I think most would agree that the most important key to growing blueberries is to keep the soil pH in the 3.5 to 4.5 range. Try adding some acidic mulch such as pine needles and avoid cultivating too close to the surface due to the shallow root growth habit. I like Jimmy's suggestion of adding sulfur. Try a light sprinkling over the mulch. Good Luck! Deb :)

 

The agronomist I've learned from said to aim for pH 5.6. Indeed, a lot of blueberries are grown in California in quite high pH, probably not the most important thing to watch for.

What is the pH of your clay right now?

 

Interesting Growest, and good point. It's difficult to know which way to go unless you know where you're at. Deb :)

 

To answer the question regarding the pH of my clay it is 6.2. Thanks for trying to help. Best regards Hildegard Richter.