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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: Marijke Jones on January 05, 2023, 19:59

Title: Chalky ground
Post by: Marijke Jones on January 05, 2023, 19:59

Dear fellow gardeners,

I have bought several grape vines as I have a perfect spot for them but they seem to like chalky ground.

What can I do to achieve that?

Many thanks in advance for the advice.

Title: Re: Chalky ground
Post by: Subversive_plot on January 06, 2023, 01:45

Add sufficient pelletized lime (pulverized limestone or dolomitic limestone) to raise the soil pH to 7.1 or higher.  A pH above 8.0 is not necessary.