ph level of soil

[joshgallaher02]

Where I intend to grow the hops just has a bush fire go through. I will turn the soil over in the next couple of months. So will the Ph Level of the soil effect the way the hops is grown? or shall I test the soil before, then choose a hops to suit the Ph level?

cheers

Josh

 

[QldKev]

Anywhere from higher end of 5.n pH to 8.0pH is ok. I prefer a free draining soil, that you need to water frequently. Feed with a high potassium and phosphorus fertilizer.

 

[joshgallaher02]

thanks Kev, i plan to plant a small crop at my in-laws property they just bought. so i am going to check it out this weekend.

 

[hoppy2B]

My soil ph is around 8.5 - 9 and hops grow perfectly well in it.

 

[wynnum1]

Josh have you looked at square foot gardening where an artificial soil medium is created with vermiculite peat moss and compost and a raised bed created .
http://squarefoot.creatingforum.com/