Can I Use Lemon Slices or Juice to Acidify Soil for Blueberries?
Asked by GreenThumbz22
I'm trying to grow blueberries but can't get my hands on gardening sulfur to boost soil acidity. I have leftover lemons, and I'm wondering if adding lemon slices or juice to the soil could help with growth and acidity levels.
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Just a heads up, it's 'sulfur,' not 'sulpher.' That said, lemons are quite low in sulfur itself, which might not give you the acidity boost you're looking for.
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You might be onto something with the lemons! One idea is to dry and shred them into your compost—just be cautious with how much you use. If you need a quicker solution, anhydrous citric acid is often available online and isn't too pricey!
LemonZest7: Yeah, but for those of us in remote areas, lemons are what we've got, haha! Sometimes you just have to make do!
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GardeningGuru45: Fair enough, but gardening sulfur is what makes soil acidic, and that's why they're suggesting lemons as a workaround!
SassyGrower32: If you don’t have any useful info, no need to be rude about it. Just let it be!