Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier

Trust your lawn and garden to time-tested excellence in plant care with Espoma. The high sulfur content in Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier lowers the pH of the soil in your garden or lawn, allowing acid-loving plants to achieve optimum growth. Hydrangea fans, this one's for you; turn your hydrangeas a beautiful, rich blue with Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier. For Hydrangeas and Blueberries   Turns hydrangeas blue Lowers the pH of soils for optimum growth of acid-loving plants Derived from Elemental Sulfur & Gypsum Great for blueberries Safer than Aluminum Sulfate Apply in Spring and every 60 days until desired pH is achieved We recommend wearing gardening gloves when feeding your plants Hydrangeas & Blueberries: Apply in the spring to lower soil pH.New Plantings: 1-1/4 cups per plant.Established Plants: 2-1/2 cups per plantSpread evenly around the plant out to the drip line and water well. Repeat in 60 day intervals until desired pH or bloom color is achieved. Potted Plants: One tbsp. for each 4˝ of pot diameter. Broadcast Rate:Apply 12 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. for each one point reduction in soil pH desired. For heavy clay soils increase rate to 15 lbs. Gradual reduction in soil pH is preferred as dramatic reduction can result in stress. As a Fertilizer: Apply 1/2 cup per 100 square feet (1 tablespoon per plant) around the root zone *Safer than Aluminum Sulfate due to potential toxic levels of Aluminum with continued use of Aluminum Sulfate. Spread evenly around the plant out to the drip line and water well. Repeat in 60 day intervals until desired pH or bloom color is achieved.