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Old 09-08-2009, 12:35 AM
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All minerals are better available for plant use at acidic (i.e. below 7.0) pH. When plants are potted and only receive high pH city water, acidification can produce great results. When plants are grown outside and get rainfall during the year, results are less significant.

I am still waiting to hear of a plant that needs a soil with pH > 7.0

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