PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
PLANT GROWTH
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Neutral to slightly acidic
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Neutral to slightly basic
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Very acidic or Very Basic
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Only Neutral, plants cant live in acidic or Basic environments
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ideal soil pH for corn is between 6 and 6.5. What pH Level is Too High for Corn? The best way to determine if you have a high pH issue is to analyze a soil sample. The optimum pH range is 5.8 to 6.2 for a corn/soybean rotation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The simple answer is a wide range of soil pH is suitable to produce corn. The key is to avoid significant acid condition – pH significantly below 6.0. Alkaline soil conditions – pH above 7.0 – can be quite productive for corn, but these soils can be susceptible to micronutrient deficiencies.
Detailed explanation-3: -A pH neutral environment is suitable for most plants. However, corn likes soil pH values of 6.2 to 6.8, whereas soybeans can tolerate more acidic soils of 5.8 to 6.2. For uptake of nutrients by the roots of most crop plants, a proper balance of 6.0 to 6.8 pH value is essential.
Detailed explanation-4: -A pH of 6.5 is just about right for most home gardens, since most plants thrive in the 6.0 to 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral) range. Some plants (blueberries, azaleas) prefer more acidic soil, while a few (ferns, asparagus) do best in soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline.