> : I'm told that my new acid loving Blueberries (in containers) should be
> : watered only with rainwater......but in these dry conditions I no longer
> : have any !
> : My tap water is neutral ph, so, could I not make suitable non-limey
> liquid
> : by throwing a handful of ericaceous compost in a bucketful of tapwater
> and
> : letting it "stew" for a couple of days.
> : Would this have any detrimental effects on the plants ?
> : Does anyone see any problems, or can offer alternative advice.
> : Best Regards
> : VSOP
I have seen it state on a bottle of ericaceous plant food that it will
"turn" your soil ericaceous.
Bob
> : watered only with rainwater......but in these dry conditions I no longer
> : have any !
> : My tap water is neutral ph, so, could I not make suitable non-limey
> liquid
> : by throwing a handful of ericaceous compost in a bucketful of tapwater
> and
> : letting it "stew" for a couple of days.
> : Would this have any detrimental effects on the plants ?
> : Does anyone see any problems, or can offer alternative advice.
> : Best Regards
> : VSOP