An Excellent presentation which included a view of the EB from the top, which clarifies and answers many questions before they are asked. Well done, too.
There was only one 'technical error' - Dolomite is NOT a Hydrated Lime as Molly stated. It is a natural powdered rock containing Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Carbonate which is slowly broken down. Hydrated Lime, however, is Calcium Hydrate (I believe), a very caustic form of lime, and INSTANTLY breaks down upon application. A very different amount is used for the same result. This error has been stated before on this forum and can be taken at face value by the unknowning new/inexperienced gardener with health and gardening damage resulting. Please advise your staff about this erroir and strive to eliminate this error from happening again. Everytime it occurs, someone out there will buy the wrong stuff and add 2 Cups of Hydrated Lime to an EB, breathing the dust and getting it all over their hands and arms, etc., without a caution.
Donald1800
Well, that is is exactly what I just did to my boxes. I guess I need to go buy a testing kit since my meter doesn't seem to work properly. It's a good thing I have only planted four tomatoes and six peppers so far.
UPDATE: I did test the ph in my newly made boxes that I had placed two cups of hydrated lime in and they were at 7 which is in the ideal range.
