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I'm getting into gardening and pond management at the same time. Is it possible (or worthwhile) to get a ph meter that can measure the ph of both water and soil? Or would I be better off getting separate specialized meters for my ponds and garden?
Also, can anyone recommend a specific meter? I'd prefer one that I can stick into the water and/or soil and get a reading pretty quickly since I'll be testing lots of different areas on my acreage to determine the best spots for growing various things.
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pH varies a lot in ponds during a 24 hour period unlike in dirt. You can use pH but it requires multiple readings all during a 24 hour period. Alkalinity is a better measure in water.
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Thanks for the info. I'm not sure what the difference is between pH and alkalinity. I thought that something with high alkalinity just meant that it has a high pH and was not acidic. I obviously have more reading to do.
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alexdestin, if dolomite (ag lime) is not added in exact proportions it can raise PH much higher than 7.0.
Dolomite can raise PH to 8.2-8.4.
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