Lime-free soil?

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antsinmypants Marietta, MS(Zone 7b) Oct 17, 2009

Anyone know what lime-free soil is & where I can get some?

Thank you,

ants

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Oct 17, 2009

I would think that lime free soil is soil that is acidic rather than alkaline. I think your best bet is to contact your county agent
and get a recommendation. I know that lime is added to soils to reduce the acidity of them, so they can probably give you the info you need to make lime free soil. Seems like in MS with its' number of pines etc, the soil is probably rather low in lime. County agent/master gardener would be my best recommendation.

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Metrosideros Keaau, HI Oct 17, 2009

That kind of soil would probably be used for growing ferns in the area.

It could be made by rotting a bunch of leaves! Leaf-mould.

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antsinmypants Marietta, MS(Zone 7b) Oct 17, 2009

What I'm trying to do is grow Lapageria from seed & it says to use a lime-free soil. I am sending DH to the store to get some. I need to know what to tell him to get. Thank you.

ants

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Oct 17, 2009

You want an acid based soil. Something recommended for azaleas or rhododendrons....will say on the bag "for acid loving plants" or words to that effect.

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antsinmypants Marietta, MS(Zone 7b) Oct 17, 2009

Thank you :)

ants

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