Ecotika Soil Acidifier is one of the best options for organic farming and home gardening. It maintains soil pH and acidity and boosts the soil’s water-holding capacity.
Features and Benefits:
It lowers soil pH and is more suitable for healthy plant development.
Lowers the pH of soils for optimum growth of acid-loving plants.
Derived from Elemental Sulfur & Gypsum.
Helps to soften hard soils and makes them hold more water.
Reduces the soil conductivity caused by High salt content.
Safer than Aluminum Sulfate.
It can be used with cottonseed meal.
Suitable to mix with vermicompost and other farm yard composts.
Manage and maintain soil pH to mild acidity.
Suitable For:
Use on all acid-loving plants, trees, and shrubs, including:
Amaryllis, Andromeda, Aster, Azalea, Bayberry, Bleeding Heart, Blueberry, Camellia, Dogwood, Evergreens, Ferns, Fir, Gardenia, Heath, Heather, Hemlock, Holly, Huckleberry, Hydrangea, Inkberry, Juniper, Leucothoe, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lupine, Magnolia, Marigold, Mountain Ash, Mountain Laurel, Oak, Pachysandra, Phlox, Pieris, Pine, Raspberry, Rhododendron, Spruce, Strawberries, Wood-sorrel.
Dosage:
Hydrangeas & Blueberries: Apply in the spring to lower soil pH.
New Plantings: 1-1/4 cups per plant.
Established Plants: 2-1/2 cups per plant
Spread evenly around the plant out to the drip line and water well. Repeat in 60-day intervals until the desired pH or bloom color is achieved.
Potted Plants: One tbsp. for each 4” of pot diameter.
Broadcast Rate:
Apply 12 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. for each one-point reduction in soil pH desired. For heavy clay soils, increase the rate to 15 lbs. Gradual reduction in soil pH is preferred as dramatic reduction can result in stress.
As a Fertilizer: Apply 1/2 cup per 100 square feet (1 tablespoon per plant) around the root zone. Spread evenly around the plant out to the drip line and water well. Repeat in 60-day intervals until the desired pH or bloom color is achieved.
Precaution:
