Does pH matter for crops?

The pH level determines whether a given body of water, soil, or solution is acidic, alkaline, or neutral. This parameter affects:

• nutrient uptake,

• nutrient availability,

• crop yield,

• and soil microbiome activity. 

🚜 Plants thrive best in a slightly acidic pH, close to neutral, i.e., in the range of 6.2–6.8. Understanding this mechanism allows you to select appropriate care practices and increase crop efficiency. 

🌧️ pH is not a constant value; it depends, among other things, on climate, anthropogenic pollution, soil structure, the content of specific minerals, and weather conditions.

What happens when the soil pH is not optimal?

🥀 A suboptimal pH limits the growth parameters of sensitive plants, but there are species better adapted to such conditions:

• alfalfa and sweet clover - sensitive to pH < 6,

• rapeseed, wheat, and corn - tolerate a pH of 5.5,

• oats and forage grasses - tolerate a pH of 5.

📈 Selecting the right plants for the soil type ensures full productivity and maximizes the potential of crops.

👨‍🌾 Skilfully “reading” the soil allows for the implementation of proper agricultural practices that support the development of sustainable agriculture.