How To Test Your Soil
"...most plants grow best when the pH is a slightly acidic between 6.5.
"...here are two simple tests that will indicate if your soil is too acidic or alkaline:
Add a few drops of vinegar to a tablespoon of dry garden soil. If it fizzes, your soil's pH is greater than 7.5.
Add a pinch of baking soda to a tablespoon of moist soil. If it fizzes, your soil's pH is less than 5.0." The whole article can be seen here: http://www.garden.org/calculators/?q=form&type=sulfur
"...here are two simple tests that will indicate if your soil is too acidic or alkaline:
Add a few drops of vinegar to a tablespoon of dry garden soil. If it fizzes, your soil's pH is greater than 7.5.
Add a pinch of baking soda to a tablespoon of moist soil. If it fizzes, your soil's pH is less than 5.0." The whole article can be seen here: http://www.garden.org/calculators/?q=form&type=sulfur
The article goes on to explain that you can adjust the pH of your soil by adding sulfur.
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