| Definitions of Alkaline/ Acidic and how Salinity differs from Akaline |
| Acid/Alkaline Soil | Refers to the chemical makeup of a particular soil and is measured in terms of pH. A pH of 7 means the soil is neutral.
A pH below 7 indicates acidity and a pH above 7 indicates alkalinity. Regions with light rainfall tend to have alkaline soils.
Some plant species prefer a specific pH.
Call Your Local University Cooperative Extension for soil test kits and treatment recommendations.
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| Saline Soil | Soil containing soluble salts in such quantities that it can interfere with plant growth.
Many plant species are extremely sensitive to salty conditions.
Call Your Local University Cooperative Extension for soil test kits and treatment recommendations.
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