S4E11 Four big garden myths, Growing berry bushes, James Prigioni - The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show

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In segment one: Joey and Holly talk about the 4 biggest garden myth on the web.

1.Potato towers produce 100lbs in 4 sq feet
2.Coffee ground make you soil acidic : Fresh coffee grounds are acidic. Used coffee grounds are neutral. If you rinse your used coffee grounds, they will have a near neutral pH of 6.5 and will not affect the acid levels of the soil

How to lower Sulfur
Sulfur will take some time to lower the soil pH, so it should be added the year before you want to plant. In many ways, though, it is the best option. It lasts for years in the soil and does a better job of acidifying than most other amendments. It's best to apply sulfur in the summer or fall before the following spring planting season, digging it deep into the soil. It does not work very well to try and dig in sulfur around existing plants. As with any amendment, you need to have a soil test conducted in order to determine how much sulfur to apply in order to reach the desired pH.
Iron Sulfate
Iron sulfate lowers pH but requires a much larger volume of product to produce the same results as sulfur. It is often used to treat specific symptoms of iron deficiency. Iron sulfate will provide faster results than sulfur (in three or four weeks) but can damage plants if over-used. It can be dug into the soil as a powder or applied in solution and watered over leaves for absorption.
3.Companion planting
4. Gravel in The Bottom of Containers Improves Drainage This is one myth that never seems to die. But rather than preventing root rot, adding gravel makes it more likely to occur. Water is pulled down through the container by gravity and builds up near the drainage hole. A layer of gravel at the pot's base serves as the drainage hole and collects water in the same way. So instead of preventing roots from sitting in water at the container's base, the gravel simply moves the pool of water higher up the pot, where it can do more damage.The best way to ensure adequate drainage is to use a potting soil made with coarse materials, such as pine bark. You can also stir in several extra handfuls of perlite, which helps keep potting soil light and airy.

In segment two Joey and Holly talk about growing berry bushes in your garden
Blue berries ph level 4.0to 5.5 soil test is the best way to check there are some over the counter test that will give you an ideal
Mulch them

Each type of berry has its own planting requirements
Rule of thumb plant them as the can in the container if you plant too deep you will kill them like strawberries if you are getting bare root you will be able to see a soil line on the plant. Bare root plants soak in water for a few hours before planting
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