Soil-borne plant diseases, such as damping-off, root rots, and wilts, which often lead to non-specific symptoms and are therefore difficult to diagnose, are responsible for major crop losses annually.

Irrigation water high in bicarbonates can wreak havoc on crops, causing soil compaction, blocking plants’ nutrient uptake and ...

University of Minnesota Extension Many home gardeners are getting ready to plant potatoes this spring and are searching for some way to prevent potato scab. They may have dug their potatoes last ...

Test pH levels using baking soda and vinegar to determine if soil is alkaline or acidic. Use baking soda to raise soil pH levels if necessary to create an ideal environment for plants. Baking soda ...

The pH of a soil refers to its acidity or alkalinity and is a vital factor in plant growth. It's easy to measure and is usually listed numerically on a scale of one to 14. Acid soils have a pH of ...

Before a nutrient can be used by plants it must be dissolved in the soil solution. Most minerals and nutrients are more soluble or available in acid soils than in neutral or slightly alkaline soils.

Soil is directly connected to plant health and vitality because the right soil will contain everything your plant needs to survive. This includes nutrients, moisture, and pest/disease control ...

This article will review the critical biogeochemical processes occurring at the plant root-soil interface ... the use of microorganisms to suppress diseases and improve overall plant health ...

Gently firm the surrounding soil and water well. Spacing between plants should be ... as they contain oxalic acid and are poisonous. Rhubarb suffers from few diseases. Crown rot is the main ...

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