How do I know whether my soil is Acid?

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Most agricultural crops give better yields on soils that are not too acid or too sweet (alkaline). Many South African soils—especially those in the eastern parts of the country—are acid. On the whole, acid soils are poor and  unproductive. The acidity must therefore first be neutralised by a lime product. Most crops benefit from increased [...]

New product corrects soil acidity

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Soil acidity is a common problem in many crop areas in the Philippines, especially among growers of crucifers (cabbage and the like) in upland vegetable areas. For soil nutrients and fertilizers to be effectively taken in by plants, a certain level of the soil’s acidity or alkalinity is required. Most crops thrive on slightly acidic [...]