confused soil test

Lambertville, NJ

Hi all,

I've got a question about fertilizing and PH for my rose beds. I did a soil test and got back the attached test. This was in early spring BEFORE fertilization, so the macronutrients like nitrogen are higher now. The area I'm puzzled by is how to add sulfur WHILE raising PH. I know that sulfur lowers PH. Any recommendations?

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Lambertville, NJ

Hi all

Just bumping this this thread. Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks

Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b)

I don't grow roses or have an answer to your question but do soil test and think the most important information there is correcting your pH. If that's not in range the rest is irrelevant. While slow acting lime is just that...slow, quick lime can do damage. Seek advice on what would be best for roses.. Once you have the proper pH then address sulfur. I test every few years and several areas are always low or high. I'll try to make corrections while maintaining a good pH range.

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