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Why you need to know the pH of soil?
Different plants do well at different pH levels in the soil. So if you are trying to grow something, you will want to know if the soil has the right pH, so that if it doesn't, you can correct it by adding the appropriate chemicals.
What is the importance of knowing soil pH?
I'm not sure about this, but I think if you know the pH value of the soil, then you can plant specific plants and crops and they will not be harmed by the soil. ;)
What kits are available when the pH of soil needs analysis?
There are test kits available from local nurseries that can be used to test the pH levels in your soil. These are considered to be do it yourself kits, but the soil can also be tested by a soil lab.
What is the relationship between salinity and soil pH?
Salinity is the avaiable salt content of the soil or whatever your testing pH in the soil i dont know much about but in water i know that is is the available amount of acidity and bacitity
How can i get a high yield on a grapefruit tree?
The techniques vary according to your soil chemistry. If you want to know how to get the best yield in your location you must analyze the soil, especially it's pH. Then you proceed to improve the soil based upon what it needs.
How does soil pH affect soil fertility?
soil fertility increases soil PH
How do farmers use pH to choose the right soil to use to grow there crops in?
It is not a matter of choosing the soil, it's not like they can change it out or something. Amendments can be added either directly to the soil or to the water used on the soil to correct high or low PH conditions. 7 is ideal, lower than that and the soil is acidic and needs to be buffered, higher than 7 and acid can be added to the irrigation to correct the soil. Different crops thrive in different PH environments and nowadays the farmer can change the soil profile to meet his needs.
How you can change the pH of a soil if it is acidicalkaline?
to change the pH of soil
What is soil pH?
Soil pH is the pH value of the particular soil mixture.AnswerIt is a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity in the soil. 7 is neutral on the scale.
What is the average pH of soil in England?
Average pH of soil is between pH 4.0 and 8.5.
PH of sandy soil?
The pH of sandy soil is high, so it is alkaline.
Why should farmers know the pH of the soil?
Knowing the pH value, enables the farmer to treat the soil to make it more acidic or alkaline - in order to make it suitable for the crops he wants to grow.
