soil pH
Dirt's chemical balance
Soil pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil, expressed on a scale from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.
Values below 7 indicate acidic soil, while values above 7 indicate alkaline soil.
Most plants thrive in slightly acidic to neutral soil, roughly between 6 and 7.5, though some prefer more extreme conditions.
Gardeners and farmers test soil pH to determine whether amendments like lime or sulfur are needed for optimal growing conditions.
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Arrangement of earth particles
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