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Blueberries are the single most important crop in America that depends on acidic soils. These shrubs are derived from wild plants related to the American huckleberry which grow in the acidic soils of our nation's forests. There the accumulated litter of needles and decaying leaves can cause a more neutral soil to become acidic. Soils in areas of high rainfall can be naturally acidic as is the case in the Pacific Northwest, home of the largest blueberry growing region.
The links below detail the profile of a modern blueberry hybrid. In addition, an article on how to grow blueberries details more on their soil preferences.
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∙ 12y agoWhat is the soils pH? It's NPK?(Nitrogen,Phosphorous,potassium) It's CECS(The soils ability to retain it's nutrients.) What kind of soil is it? Sandy,Loamy etc... How well does it drain? What's it's organic matter content? What region do you live in? There are several factors that dictate what you can grow so it isn't an easy answer without more information.
I would suggest getting a soil test done. And find these things out.
To answer your question a little though, if your soil is alkaline you can use sulfur to lower it's pH and amend the soil over time to plant things that are tolerant to more acidic soils. If your soil is acidic you can use lime to raise it's pH to more tolerable levels for plants that like more neutral or alkaline soils.
A comprehensive list of things you can grow depending on the information you collect can be obtained
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∙ 9y agoCandytuff, alpine pinks, potentilla, cranesbill, crown vetch, lilacs, and delphiniums bloom well in alkaline soil.
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What type of soil is needed to grow Rajma?
Damp, well watered, alkaline soil is good i think
What type soil is needed to grow rajma?
Damp, well watered, alkaline soil is good i think
Does corn grow better in acid or alkaline soil?
most vegetables, as including corn, grow well in acid soil and acidic soil isn't a problem for them.
Which fruit trees grow in alkaline soil?
Apricots do well. Any other suggestions?
Different types of crops grown in different types of soil?
Different types of soil include sandy, silty, clay, and alkaline. Root vegetables, such as carrots, beets, potatoes, and radishes grow well in sand. Silty, loamy soils are ideal for growing most vegetables and flowers. The plants get nutrition from the rich soil. Corn, squash, pumpkins, and okra do well in clay soil. Alkaline soils are difficult for gardeners to produce crops in, but beets, cabbage, and carrots are crops that do well in alkaline soil.
Do plants grow better in soil or water alone?
Well veggies grow better in water. While flowers grow better in soil.
What type of soil does cabbage grow best in?
All cabbages grow best in well fertillized,well cultivated,alkaline,acidic firm soil. It grows better in a cold environment and does not like the sun.
Does soil type change how well crops grow?
Yes it will. The thing that will change it is the type of soil it is. It can either be , neutral, basic/alkaline or acidic.
What are some plants that grow in Basic soil?
There are many plants that will grow well in alkaline or basic (pH higher than 7) soil. A good list can be found at this url. http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Solutions/Soil/Alkaline-Soils.htm Your soil pH can also be adjusted downwards with commercially available sulphur based products.
What can you grow in soil?
You can grow things like vegetables: tomatoes, potato's and squash and such. You can grow trees as well as flowers, fruit, bushes, grass and vines.
What is the importance of pH in agriculture?
PH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Plants have a preferred range that varies from plant to plant: some prefer alkaline soils, some acidic. If an alkaline-loving plant is grown in acidic soil, it will not grow as well as it would in alkaline soil. Knowing the pH of the soil allows farmers to use chemicals to alter the pH and establish the best growing environment for their crops.
A chemical is spilled in a grassy area. The chemical has been known to kill all bacteria that live in the soil. How will this most likely affect the area?
The flowers will not grow as well because bacteria are needed to fix nitrogen.
