Soil that's too alkaline or too acidic prevents a ... However, be careful because it's easy to make a mistake, according to ...

The pH of a soil refers to its acidity or alkalinity and is a vital factor ... In summer, it is often baked dry, with visible surface cracks, making it difficult to get water to plant roots.

In making a pH determination on soil, the sample is saturated with the dye for a few ... Most minerals and nutrients are more soluble or available in acid soils than in neutral or slightly alkaline ...