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  2. Soil pH - Wikipedia

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    Then, using the initial soil pH and the aluminium content, the amount of lime needed to raise the pH to a desired level can be calculated. [68] Amendments other than agricultural lime that can be used to increase the pH of soil include wood ash, industrial calcium oxide , magnesium oxide, basic slag (calcium silicate), and oyster shells.

  3. Jeremy Rhoden: Why does soil pH matter to your garden? - AOL

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    Soil pH Test: For a very low price, your local Extension office will test your soil pH. To have a test completed, simply collect one cup’s worth of soil and remove all debris, such as sticks ...

  4. Have you tested your garden soil? Here's what you should know

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    Taking soil samples. Most gardeners need only submit one soil sample for analysis, no matter the size of the garden, bed or planting area. As long as the soil is not different in color, texture or ...

  5. Liming (soil) - Wikipedia

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    Structure liming can reduce losses of clay and nutrients from soil aggregates. [3] The degree to which a given amount of lime per unit of soil volume will increase soil pH depends on the buffer capacity of the soil (this is generally related to soil cation exchange capacity or CEC). Most acid soils are saturated with aluminum rather than ...

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    Regardless of what nutrients are available in the soil, if the pH is not correct, your plants cannot use them.

  7. Soil test - Wikipedia

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    In agriculture, a soil test commonly refers to the analysis of a soil sample to determine nutrient content, composition, and other characteristics such as the acidity or pH level. A soil test can determine fertility, or the expected growth potential of the soil which indicates nutrient deficiencies, potential toxicities from excessive fertility ...