pH Levels of Soil
May 18th 2006 01:37
A Course in Gardening #6: pH Levels of Soil
pH is the start of pHat (if you want it to be!), but for those of you who cringe at this hip colloquialism (as I do), pH can also refer to the acidity of your soil.
A measure of below 7.0 means that you have sour soil (you may have to buy it some chocolates), and a measure of above 7.0 means that it is sweet (it's probably buying you chocolates). (Note: this article in no way encourages the serenading of soil...what you do in your own time is up to you).
Most plants prefer somewhere in the middle of these two extremes, and you can adjust the pH level of your soil in different parts of your garden to respond to diferent plants.
Try planting some varieties first. If they grow well it's probably not worth worrying about pH levels. But if you find that they are sruggling (or certain species are struggling), a little TLC may be in order.
You can measure the pH level of your soil by usig a pH tester (ask your local nursery). And once you know where the levels at, you can add lime to raise the level, or sulfer to lower it. There are different varieties of these additive, so seek advice from you nursery.
It is worth noting that the changes won't happen instantly. It takes time, and over a few months you may have to test your soil again several times to see it's progress. If it is taking to long...maybe you can think about changing you plant varieties.
pH is the start of pHat (if you want it to be!), but for those of you who cringe at this hip colloquialism (as I do), pH can also refer to the acidity of your soil.
Most plants prefer somewhere in the middle of these two extremes, and you can adjust the pH level of your soil in different parts of your garden to respond to diferent plants.
Try planting some varieties first. If they grow well it's probably not worth worrying about pH levels. But if you find that they are sruggling (or certain species are struggling), a little TLC may be in order.
You can measure the pH level of your soil by usig a pH tester (ask your local nursery). And once you know where the levels at, you can add lime to raise the level, or sulfer to lower it. There are different varieties of these additive, so seek advice from you nursery.
It is worth noting that the changes won't happen instantly. It takes time, and over a few months you may have to test your soil again several times to see it's progress. If it is taking to long...maybe you can think about changing you plant varieties.
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