Q.Re: Asian Pear Not Doing Well
This is an update to the question asked here: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/asian-pear-not-doing-well/ I had the pH test done and its more than 8, so by no means low. Can something else be the issue or is the pH on the higher side. I have clay soil and I have tried so many ways to acidify it but none has provided any good results. But cucurbits used to do fine till last season. Can something else be he issue here?
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That is very high, as suspected. It needs to be lower. 6.0 to 7. 6.5 would be a good target. I'd do just a few things. I'd add elemental sulfur, first. Then mulch with something acidic, like pine needles or sphagnum moss.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/sulfur-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/harvesting-pine-needles.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm
