I get asked all the time how soil Affects the growth of plants, what is the ideal pH? In this episode I show you what our pH is at the end of the season, where we prefer it to be during the growing season, and why.
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Great overview! Agree, pH definitely has an impact on how effectively plants absorb nutrients and minerals. Ideal pH = fuller, greener, more robust plants!
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Great video thank you.
Mix a slurry of your soil to do pH tests. pH is determined by the concentration of acid in a solution.
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That's some great info 🙂
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Luke, love the videos, keep it up. I do need to say that I have been trying to order some seeds, but the site seems to be broken. 3 different people have tried on 5 different devices from numerous different locations and have gotten the same results. Nothing will go into the cart.
useful tutorial … thank you
There is a definite relation between soil PH and temperature in terms of plant health as temps rise in the summer… "Soft" acidic Spring rains help lower it early, but then as you said, the compost in the soil and its buffering effects wins out in the end… Great vid… Thanks for sharing !
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My soil tests out at 7.0 or slightly above and is slightly salty, so I use some Gypsum in the soil and Ironite during the summer to help the plants. I am saving seeds to help the plants adapt to this as well. Thank you so much for this info.
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Hi, I am new to your channel. Amanda recommended your channel and I can't wait to learn about how to garden!!
hi luke.. could you make video on how foliar spray helps in improving plant health?
please please share the name and brand of ph soil tester. i have no idea which one to buy and if you use it, i trust its recommendation.
So what you're saying is that in order to get really strong, adaptable plants to ph, I need to pour hydrochloric acid in the soil one day and the next day I should pour soap in the soil? Sounds like a plan
thank you very good video like always ..i love it….and have your trifecta..is very good thank you for your videos .
I have a meter and neglect to use it. Think the pH is leading to my zucchini shriveling like blossem end rott. I add egg shells and Epsom salt, but doesn't help much the past few years. This year I have a bug zapper moving it around the garden, which is knocking out those buggs, to add calcium.
Which is better for frost resistantance? Alkaline or Acidic?
Which PH meter should I buy? I want something accurate.
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Hi there! Love your channel – thanks for all the help! Question for you: I have my garden recently planted (tomatoes in last week) and I'm starting to se juusstt a little bit of yellowing. I know it very well could just be transplant shock, but using a ph meter I've also realized my soil is probably too alkaline for their liking. (my meter hit about 8) How might you suggest to acidifying your soil for tomatoes & peppers after planting? Thanks in advance!
my soil for my tomatoes right now on july 24 is from 7.5 to 8.0…..what issues will this cause me?? Does it affect size, taste, disease resistance….or should I be worried at all…I generally produce pretty good with these conditions as it always is high but I wanna make sure Im not missing out on something because of this
What’s the pH meter do you used?
It's good to check pH before planting, if you've added any manure or other amendments to the soil. Even store bought "pH Balanced" products can be out of balance. Compost, if you didn't compost it yourself, so don't know it's age or ingredients, can take your soil out of the proper range, where your plants struggle, no matter how much fertilizer you use.
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