Understanding soil pH
7.5, calcium can tie up phosphorus, making it less available to plants. Additionally, alkaline soils cause zinc and cobalt deficiencies that lead to stunted plants, poor growth and reduced yields in some crops and pastures. Soil pH trends over time Monitoring pH changes over time is an important management tool. By comparing past and present
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