It’s the pH of the liquid that comes out of your plant’s pot after you water them. This liquid has a pH that correlates, but does not quite exactly measure the average pH of the grow media (Soil, coco coir, peat, etc) in the pot. Most of the time, we test for runoff pH to […]
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How important is the soil pH?
Soil pH is important because it influences several soil factors affecting plant growth, such as (1) soil bacteria, (2) nutrient leaching, (3) nutrient availability, (4) toxic elements, and (5) soil structure. A pH determination (soil test) will tell whether your soil will produce good plant growth or whether it will need to be treated to […]