Peat moss and soil PH

emsguy630 · Aug 23, 2021

Hello everyone!
I am in the process of a complete lawn renovation. Once I spread my seed, I am looking to top dress it with peat moss. When I had my soil tested about a year and a half ago, my PH was sitting around a 5.7. Being that peat moss is acidic, do I have to be concerned about this making my soil even more acidic? I only plan on using no more that 1/4 inch of top dressing over the seed. In addition to seeding, I am also planning on throwing down limestone when I put down the new seed to try and bring my soil PH up.

Thanks !

Kissfromnick · Aug 23, 2021

Peat moss help with seeding ti keep moisture but it good to have peatmoss in soil not on soil plus it easy washing out with good rain. Usually if seeding big patch im preferring to cover with compost mix.

Tsmith · Aug 23, 2021

I wouldn't be concerned with peat Moss lowering your PH.

However, for those of us in the Northeast I would recommend working on your PH every year with either Lime or something like Jonathan Green Magical to raise your PH and keep it at a better level.

Peat moss and soil PH

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