soil ph for vegetables tool and chart

Are you frustrated with trying to determine the ideal soil and pH conditions for your vegetable garden? With each vegetable having its own specific needs, it can be overwhelming to ensure you’re meeting them all. Without the right soil type and pH levels, your vegetables may not grow as well as they could, leading to less productive and less satisfying gardening. Our Vegetable Soil and pH Tool takes the guesswork out of gardening. Simply select a vegetable from our comprehensive list, and instantly receive the ideal soil type and pH range to create the perfect growing environment. Make your gardening easier and more successful with our user-friendly tool.

Find the Ideal Soil and pH for Your Vegetables: Easy Soil Type and pH Calculator Tool

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Comprehensive Vegetable Soil and pH Requirements Table-chart

Vegetable	Ideal Soil Type	Ideal pH Range
Carrot	Well-drained, sandy loam soil	6.0 to 6.8
Tomato	Well-drained, slightly acidic loamy soil	6.0 to 6.8
Lettuce	Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter	6.0 to 7.0
Spinach	Loamy soil with good moisture retention	6.0 to 7.5
Broccoli	Moist, fertile, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.0
Onion	Well-drained, sandy loam or loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Cucumber	Well-drained, sandy loam soil rich in organic matter	6.0 to 6.8
Beetroot	Loamy or sandy soil with organic matter	6.0 to 7.5
Potato	Well-drained, loose soil rich in organic matter	5.0 to 6.0
Garlic	Well-drained loam or sandy loam	6.0 to 7.5
Zucchini	Well-drained soil rich in organic matter	6.0 to 7.5
Kale	Moist, fertile, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.5
Pepper	Well-drained loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Cauliflower	Fertile, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.5
Eggplant	Well-drained, slightly acidic sandy loam	5.5 to 7.0
Radish	Loose, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.0
Sweet Potato	Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil	5.5 to 6.5
Peas	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Swiss Chard	Well-drained, fertile soil	6.0 to 7.5
Asparagus	Well-drained, sandy or sandy loam soil	6.5 to 7.5
Artichoke	Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil	6.5 to 7.5
Bok Choy	Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter	6.0 to 7.5
Brussels Sprouts	Moist, fertile, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.5
Celery	Moist, rich, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.0
Collard Greens	Well-drained, fertile soil	6.0 to 7.5
Leek	Moist, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.0
Shallot	Well-drained, fertile soil	6.0 to 7.0
Turnip	Loamy, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.5
Parsnip	Deep, loose, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.0
Fennel	Well-drained, fertile soil	6.0 to 6.8
Rhubarb	Moist, well-drained, loamy soil	5.5 to 6.8
Squash	Well-drained soil rich in organic matter	6.0 to 6.8
Cabbage	Moist, fertile, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.5
Pumpkin	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Corn	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 6.8
Mustard Greens	Well-drained, fertile soil	6.0 to 7.5
Okra	Well-drained, sandy loam soil	6.0 to 6.8
Parsley	Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter	6.0 to 7.0
Dill	Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil	5.5 to 7.0
Basil	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Thyme	Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil	6.0 to 8.0
Sage	Well-drained, slightly alkaline loamy soil	6.0 to 8.0
Oregano	Well-drained, slightly sandy soil	6.0 to 8.0
Cilantro	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.1 to 7.8
Tarragon	Well-drained, sandy soil	6.5 to 7.5
Rosemary	Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Mint	Moist, well-drained soil	6.0 to 7.5
Chives	Well-drained, fertile soil	6.0 to 7.0
Tarragon	Well-drained, sandy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Arugula	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Endive	Well-drained, fertile soil	6.0 to 7.5
Radicchio	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Watermelon	Well-drained, sandy loam soil	6.0 to 7.5
Honeydew Melon	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 6.8
Cantaloupe	Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil	6.0 to 6.8
Kiwi	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Strawberries	Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter	5.5 to 6.5
Blueberries	Well-drained, acidic soil	4.5 to 5.5
Raspberries	Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter	5.5 to 6.5
Blackberries	Well-drained, loamy soil	5.5 to 7.0
Gooseberries	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Grapes	Well-drained, slightly sandy or loamy soil	5.5 to 6.5
Bananas	Moist, well-drained soil	5.5 to 7.0
Avocados	Well-drained, sandy loam soil	6.0 to 6.5
Mango	Well-drained, sandy loam soil	5.5 to 7.5
Papaya	Well-drained, sandy loam soil	5.5 to 7.0
Pineapple	Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil	5.0 to 6.0
Coconut	Well-drained, sandy soil	5.5 to 7.0
Passionfruit	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	5.5 to 6.5
Pomegranate	Well-drained, slightly acidic soil	5.5 to 7.0
Almond	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Cashew	Well-drained, sandy soil	4.5 to 6.5
Pistachio	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Chestnut	Well-drained, loamy soil	5.5 to 6.5
Hazelnut	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Walnut	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Peanuts	Well-drained, sandy soil	5.5 to 7.0
Chickpeas	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Lentils	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 6.5
Soybeans	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 6.8
Lima Beans	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Fava Beans	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 6.8
Green Beans	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Black-eyed Peas	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Navy Beans	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 6.8
Pinto Beans	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Kidney Beans	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Mung Beans	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Sorghum	Well-drained, loamy soil	5.5 to 6.5
Amaranth	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Barley	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Rye	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	5.5 to 7.5
Wheat	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5
Millet	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	5.5 to 7.5
Quinoa	Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil	6.0 to 7.0
Oats	Well-drained, loamy soil	6.0 to 7.5

soil ph for vegetables chart pdf