pH do solo
1. A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil on a scale from 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline
The soil pH in this garden is 6.5, making it slightly acidic and ideal for growing blueberries.
O pH do solo neste jardim é 6,5, tornando-o ligeiramente ácido e ideal para cultivar mirtilos.
2. The concentration of hydrogen ions in soil that determines its chemical properties and affects nutrient availability to plants
Farmers must test the soil pH before deciding which crops to plant.
Os agricultores devem testar o pH do solo antes de decidir quais culturas plantar.
Soil pH testing is crucial in both Brazilian and American agriculture. In Brazil, soil pH management is particularly important in tropical regions where highly weathered acidic soils are common. Agricultural extension services in both countries provide soil testing to help farmers and gardeners optimize growing conditions.
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