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Which Plants Grow Well in Acidic Soil?

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Which Plants Grow Well in Acidic Soil?
Blueberries thrive in acidic soil of 4.0 pH. Todd Heft
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The vast majority of flowers, perennials, vegetables, and fruits grow well in a neutral soil pH between 6.2-7.0. But some species – or more precisely, some varieties of those species – require an acidic soil for optimum growth and health.

What pH is considered an acidic soil?

pH is the measure of how acidic or alkaline your soil is: 7 is neutral; lower numbers are more acidic, and higher numbers are more alkaline.
Todd Heft
Todd Heft
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Todd Heft is a lifelong gardener and the publisher of Big Blog of Gardening. He lives in the Lehigh Valley, PA with his wife who cooks amazing things with the organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs he grows. When he isn't writing or reading about organic gardening, he's gardening. His book, Homegrown Tomatoes: The Step-By-Step Guide To Growing Delicious Organic Tomatoes In Your Garden is available on Amazon.
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