Garden Series: The Secret of Soil pH
- Shidonna Raven
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May 20, 2025
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The Secret of Soil pH
Having the right soil pH is key to growing a healthy garden, but it’s a factor that’s often overlooked in favor of nutrient levels and soil consistency. While these are also crucial things to consider, the pH of the soil plays a major role in how well your plants can absorb the nutrients you provide them, so it’s important to get it right!
The wrong pH often won’t kill plants outright, but it can affect their growth and result in subpar blooms or crops, depending on how sensitive the plant is. In actuality, many plants are able to adapt to a range of pH levels. Hydrangeas, for example, produce different colored flowers depending on whether they’re grown in acidic or alkaline soil.
A pH of 6.5 is just about right for most home gardens since most plants thrive in the 6.0 to 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral) range. Some plants (blueberries, azaleas) prefer more acidic soil, while a few (ferns, asparagus) do best in soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline.
How do you find out your soil pH? To do a simple pH test, you can acquire a soil pH test kit online or from a local garden store. However, for a similar cost (or even for free), you may be able to have your soil tested by your state Cooperative Extension, which can provide a much more in-depth analysis of your soil (including nutrient levels and other helpful bits of information). !
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