Dave

However, google "smokemaster witch's brew." He swears by it. Just might be able to help in the short term.

Kevin

I found this here on Garden Web: "I just put an inch of lime powder in a cottage cheese container and fill it with white vinegar(5%). Don't tightly cap it or the top will pop off from the gas it puts out when it reacts. I add more vinegar as I use it up."

But how do you USE this mixture? Is it a liquid? Do you let it dry up into a powder again? In either case, what do you DO with it?

Yes. A liquid at this point.

I'll explain further since I've made it before and how it was instructed to me by smokemaster. No need to be exact on measurements. Take about a cup of dolomite lime and put in a old plastic container with about 2 cups vinegar. Stir it. Let sit overnight until foam dissipates. The lime will settle to the bottom. Now add an oz or 2 OFTHE LIQUID to your normal water soluble ferts or to a gallon of water. Use as a soil drench. Not sure how often you'd want to use it but every couple weeks shouldn't hurt. I think he usually uses it for container plants since most people's soil usually doesn't have a problem with Ca shortage.

To make more, just add more vinegar to the original, as he emntions. My guess is the lime's probably spent when it starts to lose it's foaming capability.

Kevin

Be warned that continuous use of this liquid will gradually raise the pH of your soil.

The most important thing, though, is to be consistent with your watering.

Funny though. Whenever I've done it, it's pretty violent when I add the vinegar.

Kevin

Kevin