The use of ion-producing chemical compounds like sodium chloride, magnesium sulfate (epsom salt), copper sulfate (blue vitriol), and calcium chloride around the grounding electrodes, decreases the soil’s resistivity and the electrode’s resistance to ground. The most widely-used chemical is magnesi...
When the pH of soil becomes acidic, it can have detrimental effects on plant health. To increase the pH of soil, a component that contains calcium and/
In some countries several forest certification systems have been both suggested and implemented in order to decrease the environmental impact of forestry. However, most interest has been focused on species diversity and very little on forest productivity in spite of the face that a decrease in ...
With the intensification of the greenhouse effect, a series of natural phenomena, such as global warming, are gradually recognized; when the ambient temperature increases to the extent that it causes heat stress in plants, agricultural production will in
Okay, so why is pH important to cannabis growers? Cannabis naturally likes a slightly acidic environment at the roots. Soil with a slightly acidic pH is what causes cannabis plants to thrive in the wild. Proper pH at the roots helps plants get access to the nutrients they need. If the pH...
A soil test will show if adding lime is required to adjust the pH levels in your soil and what rate this should occur at. Furthermore, testing can show whether your soil has insufficient phosphorus, potassium and calcium content; and indicate any deficiencies which exist in these elements that...
Water weekly or as often as needed to keep the soil moist, but not wet. Daily watering may be required during very hot summers – when in doubt, amoisture meteris your friend! 3. Root Rot Persistently wet soil hinders the transportation of oxygen to the plant’s delicate root system, ca...
In regions where the soil is sandy or where there is heavy rain, supplement the soil with nitrogen. Adding a moderate amount of nitrogen-rich blood meal or cottonseed meal to the soil ahead of planting will enhance leafy growth. Cabbage can be grown in sandy loam or heavy clay if watered...
Be cautious not to use too much baking soda as it can raise the pH too high and harm your plants. Lime/Limestone Another method to increase the pH in water for plants is by using lime or limestone. Lime contains calcium carbonate, which can help neutralize acidic water and raise its pH...
If you haven’t added any compost to your soil, you may want to add a balanced vegetable fertilizer before planting. This product will supply the three macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Maintenance Adding mulch around the bases will limit weed growth and decrease the amount of...