Our gardening experts will explain everything you need to know about testing your soil’s acidity below. You’ll be measuring its pH like a pro in no time. Ultimately, what soil acers like will ...

Somehow, I missed the memo about testing for pH. "Soil pH testing is vital for understanding your soil's chemical makeup and how it affects plant growth," says Greg Niewold of PowerPlanter.com.

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

The relative proportions of all these, along with pH, determine soil type. The pH of a soil refers to its acidity or alkalinity and is a vital factor in plant growth. It's easy to measure and is ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether ...

Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land ...

The University of Delaware Soil Testing Lab uses the Adams-Evans buffer pH test to determine lime requirement for a field based on soil test analysis of an 8-inch composite soil sample. In this quick ...

Having a soil pH in the neutral to 6.8 range across corn acres can help growers get the best performance from their fertility program — achieving higher yields with better ROI.

Located on the first floor of the newly renovated Worrilow Hall, the UD Core Laboratory for Soil, Plant and Water Analysis boasts a comprehensive array of analytical instrumentation for researchers ...