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What should my soil pH be for my vegetables or herbs?

Please see the below chart for soil pH ranges for vegetables and herbs



 

NamepHNamepHNamepHNamepH
Basil5.5 - 6.5Chicory5.0 - 6.5Marjoram6.0 - 8.0Radish6.0 - 7.0
Bean6.0 - 7.5Chinese Cabbage6.0 - 7.5Melon5.5 - 6.5Rosemary5.0 - 6.0
Beet6.0 - 7.5Chives6.0 - 7.0Mustard6.0 - 7.5Sage5.5 - 6.5
Broccoli6.0 - 7.0Corn - Sweet5.5 - 7.0Onion6.0 - 7.0Shallot5.5 - 7.0
Brussels Sprouts6.0 - 7.5Cucumber5.5 - 7.5Parsley5.0 - 7.0Spearmint5.5 - 7.5
Cabbage6.0 - 7.5Fennel5.0 - 6.0Parsnip5.5 - 7.5Spinach6.0 - 7.5
Cantaloupe6.5 - 7.5Kale6.0 - 7.5Pea6.0 - 7.5Thyme5.5 - 7.0
Carrot5.5 - 7.0Kohlrabi6.0 - 7.5Pepper5.5 - 7.0Tomato5.5 - 7.5
Cauliflower5.5 - 7.5Leek6.0 - 8.0Peppermint6.0 - 7.5Turnip5.5 - 7.0
Celery6.0 - 7.0Lettuce6.0 - 7.0Pumpkin5.5 - 7.5Watermelon5.5 - 6.5

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