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Subject:  Comments - The Pumpkin Pirate 2025-08-08

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Nick's Big Pumpkin

Portland, CT

That is the most acidic soil I have ever seen. I had 5.3 and over the winter I got it to around 6.5 so hopefully you can get it above 6 by next season.

10/31/2025 3:18:37 PM

The Pumpkin Pirate

East Coast, USA

Yeah, I’m probably not going to use this patch next year. I’ll keep working on it and just use the other area for 2026.

10/31/2025 9:06:44 PM

Dalton

Ironton, ohio

I had a 5.0 my first spring you can get it where it belongs. Welcome to the hobby.

10/31/2025 11:23:03 PM

Fattires

Winchester, Ohio

For both your samples I would try to find dolomite lime, one that has both calcium and magnesium. Correcting your pH will get you a long ways with your Calcium and Magnesium levels. I would also add Phosphate and Potassium this fall. Then recheck in March

11/1/2025 8:46:10 AM

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