my plants come up well . But when they reach about 6″ they grow very very slow.It takes a long time for them to produce. Any sugg

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estions? I have a soil test done every year. My ph was at 8.2 so I added sulfur to correct it last fall. Would the ph cause the slow growth?

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Yes, that pH is way too high for any plant to survive. Did your soil test, also, reveal really high levels of potassium or phosphorus? This will cause a high pH. I would offset with some nitrogen. Iron sulfate will be a little more effective at lowering the pH as well.

This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm