A significant part of cultivated plants prefer a neutral or slightly alkaline environment. This is due to the assimilation of nutrients, which are necessary for plantings for full life. The more acidic the soil, the worse the absorption of elements such as phosphorus, calcium and molybdenum. This increases the solubility of compounds of iron, manganese, aluminum, copper and zinc, which in excess of them have a toxic effect. In addition, in an acidic environment, the activity of many beneficial microorganisms is suppressed, and the intensity of accumulation of mineral nitrogen is also reduced.
To make the soil fertile, you have to resort to deoxidation. The procedure is not complicated, but it takes a decent amount of time to process the entire area. After all, the dosage of drugs depends on the acidity indicators, which can vary greatly within the same garden.
Planting crops that love or favor increased soil acidity will help to reduce the amount of work.
What to plant in a flower garden
- Rose flower. The favorite of many growers feels great in slightly acidic soils with a pH level of 5.5 to 6.5;
- Peony. The lush flower prefers soils with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5, but it can grow in more acidic environments;
- Hydrangea. The flower can be planted in both very acidic (pH 2.0 to 4.5) and neutral (pH 7.0) soils. In this case, only the color and saturation of the color of the petals will change;
- Nasturtium. The optimum soil acidity for this humble flower is between 5.5 and 6.5 pH;
- Chrysanthemums. Flowers can grow in soils with different levels of acidity (pH 5.5 to 7.5). However, it is preferable to stick to a pH of 5.5 to 6.0;
- Fern. This shade-loving crop prefers very acidic soils with a pH of 4.0 to 5.5.
What to plant in the garden
- Carrot. The root crop prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH level of 5.5 to 6.5;
- Potatoes. The optimum soil acidity for this root crop ranges from 5.2 to 6.0 pH;
- Beet. This beloved vegetable prefers soils with an acidity level of 5.5 to 6.5 pH;
- Tomatoes. This popular garden crop favors slightly acidic soils with a pH of 5.7 to 6.5;
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