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How To Test Soil pH
28.06.2023 - 09:00 / southernliving.com
Soil fertility and soil pH can be intimidating to both new and experienced gardeners. But your soil isn’t as mysterious as you think, as long as you start by having a soil test done. “Testing your soil allows you to make sure you have the optimal conditions for what you’re growing,” says Barbara Smith, consumer horticulture extension agent at theHome and Garden Information Center at Clemson University. “Without a soil test, you may add product that your garden doesn’t need, which can be detrimental to some plants, or you may spend money on soil amendments that aren’t necessary.”
Barbara Smith is a consumer horticulture extension agent at the Home and Garden Information Center at Clemson University.
One of the things you can learn from a soil test is your garden’s pH. Soil pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline your soil is, ranging from 0 to 14, with 7 considered neutral. Less than 7 is acidic, while greater than 7 is considered alkaline soil. Knowing this is important because different types of plants like different soil pH ranges. For example, plants such as blueberries and azaleas prefer acidic soil and will not thrive if pH is too high, says Smith. Nitrogen testing usually is not included in a standard test because the levels of available nitrogen are variable due to its mobility in the soil.
Standard soil tests also measure the levels of primary nutrients such as phosphorus (P) and potassium (K); secondary nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and sulfur; and micronutrients plants need in very small amounts, such as zinc and manganese. In addition, test results provide customized information about what amendments your lawn, perennials, and vegetables need to grow vigorously, says Smith.
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