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[ashauler]

This is pretty damn interesting. Is the goal to keep the soil slightly acidic?
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Short answer is yes...generally speaking a soil PH of 5.8 - 6.2 is what you're shooting for, or at least I am. Obviously, there are ways to manage the plant beyond simple soil management, but that's a much longer discussion. If you're truly interested, I can point you to a site where you can get this info and resources for more. PM me if you want.