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    Acidic Conditions

    Sorry, did a search but did not come up with much. Thinking ahead for next year.
    Are there any veg that prefer acidic conditions. I don't want to just throw used coffee anywhere on the beds as I have read it is acidic. I know it can be put in compost bin but no more than 25% & am aware it deters slugs. Any advice would be gratefull.
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    Potatoes prefer slightly acidic conditions, I believe it helps to prevent scab too. Also most bush fruits such as currants and gooseberries, and canes like raspberries and blackberries, cope with a slightly acidic soil too.

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      Excellent, I have fruit bushes in tubs. That's a good start.
      Cheers Sarah.
      sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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      • #4
        Blueberries? I've had to keep mine in a tub for this reason.
        Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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        • #5
          Great so its mainly fruit. I was concerned because I have put some in onion & garlic beds.
          sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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          • #6
            Its much easier to turn an acidic bed Alkaline then tuther way round!

            Tatties and soft fruit do indeed thrive in acidic conditions.

            It's a question of degree of acidity/alkainity for most crops though!
            My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
            to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

            Diversify & prosper


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            • #7
              Point taken Snadge.
              sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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              • #8
                Just make sure and don't put your coffee beans were your for growing anything like the cabbage family

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                • #9
                  Cheers Bridget, I'll bear that in mind.
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