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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.
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Why farmers need to know how basic or acidic the soil?
Plants grow better in soil with the PH (acid-base) they have adapted to. The acidity or the alkalinity of the soil is important to know in order to grow a particular plant. Some plants want a acidic soil and some want a basic soil. However, most plants prefer a neutral to slightly alkaline soil. So, it is important for the farmers to know what type of soil it is in order to balance or neutralize the soil. They should know what type of inorganic substance/fertilizer to add in order to neutralize the soil.
Is salt harmful to the soil?
Most plants won't grow in soil has salt in it. Some plants will still grow, there are often the types of plants you see growing near the beach.
How can you grow plants without soil?
You can, put it into a bag with water, for two weeks and if the sprout is big enough put it into soil. You can also use cotton to grow some plants, like sesame, alfalfa . . .
What are some uses of soil?
to grow plants, nurture trees, freshen veggies and fruits, grow trees, crops, build shelter
Do plants grow better in water or soil?
I'm almost positive it is soil or else the plant would absorb too much water and die. Hydroponics is the method of growing without soil - works quite well in controlled environs. Some vegetables for the market are grown this way.
What are three basic nutrients needed by plants?
Plants need sunlight, water and soil nutrients to grow. Some plants can grow in hydroponic conditions so they get their nutrients in the water and grow without the soil.
When would you not correct pH even if it was acidic or basic soil?
Some plants require acidic or basic soils to grow well. in such cases, we will not correct the pH level of the soil also plants like hydrangea get their colour from such acidic or basic soil
Will plants grow any other media aside from soil?
Yes. Some plants will grow in water. Some plants will grow in gel. Some plants will grow in a soil-less medium such as vermiculite and peat moss. Some plants just need air.
What is the problem about do plants grow better in water or soil?
plants grow better in soil because all the nutrients that are needed for it to grow are in the soil
Why do farmers use calcium compounds to neutralise their soil?
Soil can be too acidic for some crop plants to grow. Thus liming the soil, which is a basic fertilizer, will decrease acidity and increase neutralization of the soil so plants can grow well in. It's also a way for livestock to get their calcium when grazing.
Why farmers need to know how basic or acidic the soil?
Plants grow better in soil with the PH (acid-base) they have adapted to. The acidity or the alkalinity of the soil is important to know in order to grow a particular plant. Some plants want a acidic soil and some want a basic soil. However, most plants prefer a neutral to slightly alkaline soil. So, it is important for the farmers to know what type of soil it is in order to balance or neutralize the soil. They should know what type of inorganic substance/fertilizer to add in order to neutralize the soil.
What is the definition growing medium for plants?
Plants can grow in soil, some grow in water, some grow in sand.
Is salt harmful to the soil?
Most plants won't grow in soil has salt in it. Some plants will still grow, there are often the types of plants you see growing near the beach.
What types of plants grow without soil?
Parasites. Plants such as Mistletoe ( Viscum album) grow on other plants.
Why can't plants survive in soil that is to acidic?
acidic soil limits the availabilty of major nutrient Nitrogen. Acidic soil causes Nitrogen to held in solid form NH4+ so it is unavailable to the plant. Plants need Nitrogen in solution which is NO3-
What is regeneration in anatomy?
Some plants can grow from parts of plants being stuck in soil.
Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
