Soil pH Is Critical for Plant Growth

(Newswire.net — June 10, 2018) Cheyenne, Wyoming — When one thinks of pH, it usually conjures up some flashback to high school science class. However, it is not limited to a chemistry lab, it’s in fact a very real and practical thing happening all around and in the most unassuming places, even in soil. Life and death is literally in the pH of a soil for plants. 

“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,” details the University of Vermont Extension Department of Plant and Soil Science. “A pH determination (soil test) will tell whether your soil will produce good plant growth or whether it will need to be treated to adjust the pH level. For most plants, the optimum pH range is from 5.5 to 7.0, but some plants will grow in more acid soil or may require a more alkaline level.” 

Just as how the quality of building materials determines the structural integrity of a skyscraper so does the character of one’s soil orchestrates how well the plants placed in it can thrive. Yes, there are other factors involved but soil is pretty high on the list of priorities just as concrete as steel can be classified with regards to constructing a brand new home. 

“It is important to note that the pH scale is a logarithmic scale, meaning that each whole number is a factor of 10 larger or smaller than the one next to it,” explains Garden.com. “For example, a soil with a pH of 9.5 is ten times more alkaline than a soil with a pH of 8.5 and 100 times more alkaline than a soil with a pH of 7.5. Adjusting soil acidity or alkalinity can dramatically improve your soil compared to other soil amending practices. Simply bringing your soil into the optimal pH range increases the availability for you plants without adding any additional fertilizers.” 

So soil testing is clearly a whole lot more important than most people would imagine upon first glance, the plants know it and their caretakers ought to be well advised on the matter too. A professional horticulturist may be called in to assess the situation for a pretty penny or an easy to read soil test such at the 3-in-1 Soil Meter by HealthyWiser™ could be used for quick and reliable results. 

“I had no idea it would be so easy to use,” rejoiced a verified HealthyWiser™ 3-in-1 Soil Meter customer on Amazon. “I’m from the Midwest and have always been able to grow a plentiful veggie and flower garden. In Arizona, zero luck. I think I figured it out with the help of this meter. As a result I went out to City of Tempe and picked up some mulch. The readings are now completely different! I’ve got little sprouts! It is really helpful to have actual data to work with to help figure out what you need to add to the soil.”

The HealthyWiser™ 3-in-1 Soil Meter is one device every home gardener is sure to fall in love with as it provides data on soil pH, moisture and light absorption. Knowledge is power when striving to create the ideal atmosphere and conditions for plants to flourish. The device even comes with a new instruction guide especially useful for inexperienced gardeners so novices and those with green thumbs can enjoy the results of rich, healthy and fertile soil for their beloved plants.