alkaline soil

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

refers to soil with a high pH level (> 7.3), often containing excess sodium, calcium, and magnesium

alkalineADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

soil

Examples (10)

  • Some plants thrive in alkaline soil, while others prefer acidic conditions.
  • The farmer struggled to grow crops in the region's naturally alkaline soil.
  • A soil test confirmed that the garden had highly alkaline soil, which explained why the azaleas were dying.
  • To correct the alkaline soil, we added sulfur and compost.
  • The chalky landscape is known for its characteristically alkaline soil.
  • Lavender and lilac are two examples of plants that can tolerate alkaline soil.
  • We will need to amend the alkaline soil before planting our blueberry bushes.
  • They discovered the plot of land was mostly alkaline soil after their first failed harvest.
  • Understanding the mineral composition of alkaline soil is crucial for successful agriculture in arid regions.
  • How can you tell if you have alkaline soil without a testing kit?