Different vegetable types prefer a particular soil pH if they are to grow well, though many will grow at a lower or higher pH.
With some crops pH is critical if they are to succeed, and with others the correct pH helps them to avoid certain diseases.
pH 5.0 - 6.0 |
pH 5.5 - 7.0 |
pH 6.5 - 7.0 |
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Rhubarb |
Broad beans Radishes |
Asparagus Cauliflower2 |
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Potatoes1 |
French beans3 Marrows |
Beetroot Celery |
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Runner beans Swedes |
Brussels sprouts Leeks3 |
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Parsnips | Cabbages Lettuce |
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Peas3 | Calabrese Onions Carrots |
1 |
will grow at most pHs but lower pH avoids common scab |
2 |
pH is critical for good growth and avoiding club root |
3 |
pH critical for good growth |
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