Most veggies prefer slightly acidic soil, but these crops thrive in more alkaline gardens.
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Growing plants that are well-suited to your soil pH makes gardening a whole lot easier.
If you are unsure of your garden’s pH,test the soil.
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A pH of 7 is neutral.
A pH below 7 is considered acidic, while a pH above 7 is considered alkaline.
These plants commonly develop problems with fusarium fungi in acidic soils.
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However, these issues are less likely to occurwhen asparagus plants are grown in neutral or slightly alkaline soils.
Parsnips (pH 5.5-7.5)
Like carrots, parsnips thrive in loose, well-draining soil.
If you have a taste for the unusual, you may also want to grow the closely relatedcardoon plant.
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