Sweet Soil, What is it?

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jmc1987 Cascade, VA(Zone 7a) Aug 28, 2011

Hi all! I was looking at a growing guide for a certain plant im interested in, and it said for me to make sure the soil was "Sweet". What do they mean by sweet soil, and how would you achieve this? Thanks!

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Vadis Alum Bridge, WV Aug 28, 2011

"Sweet" equal a soil that is not acidic. It should be loose, perhaps with a touch of lime, and not waterlogged or with a mold for a crust.


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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 28, 2011

Make sure to check your soil pH before you add anything to it though--if it's already above 7 then you don't need to do anything, but if it's below 7 then adding lime will help bring it up.

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jmc1987 Cascade, VA(Zone 7a) Aug 28, 2011

would your everyday bagged potting mix be ok? because im looking into getting a Strawberry Begonia "Tricolor" And i read somewhere that it has to have this so called "sweet" soil.

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tommyr2006 Poughkeepsie, NY(Zone 6a) Aug 29, 2011

ALWAYS do a PH soil test BEFORE adding anything to change the PH.

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Vadis Alum Bridge, WV Aug 29, 2011

Realistically now, how many people do soil tests? The simple kits are not only simple but they are inaccurate. I stick with my answer. On the subject of potting soils - mixes, I would look on the bag and, if it is a peat-based mix, see if pH has been adjusted. If it is not peat based I would suggest you look for another mix.

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