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Post by lnk9s on Jan 22, 2006 19:13:47 GMT -6
New and want to start organic gardens. I see a lot of talk about PH balance, what is the perfect PH balance of soil? We have clay for dirt. I want to learn, I want to do right but need lots of direction and help. This looks like a wonderful place and I am soaking in all the knowledge as I read  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2006 19:28:06 GMT -6
The pH scale runs from 0 to 14, with 7 being the neutral level.
Soils that read less than 7 are on the acidic side, those higher than 7 are on the alkaline side.
.It is important to know the pH of the soil because it affects the soil chemistry and plant metabolism, which in turn will determine the success of your garden.
Most plants will perform well in soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jan 23, 2006 4:14:55 GMT -6
Hello, and Welcome to the forum, you can look at this thread, click HereI tried to explain the whole Ph thing, in laymans terms, it can be so confusing, even to well seasoned gardeners...Good Luck, and keep on asking those excellent questions! |
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