Acidify irrigation water to lower soil pH

An irrigation system can be turned into an effective tool for soil acidification by adding sulfuric acid to the irrigation water before applying it to the soil. It is somewhat "gentler" than adding granular sulfur to the soil.

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Published in:Grounds Maintenance 2000-04, Vol.35 (4), p.G10
Main Author: Howard, H.F
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Acidification
golf courses
Hydrogen
Irrigation
irrigation water
lawns and turf
Sensors
soil pH
Soils
Sulfur
Sulfuric acid
Turfgrasses
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Summary:An irrigation system can be turned into an effective tool for soil acidification by adding sulfuric acid to the irrigation water before applying it to the soil. It is somewhat "gentler" than adding granular sulfur to the soil.
ISSN:0017-4688