Ideal Soil pH for Herbs

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About Ideal Soil pH for Herbs

To grow the very best herbs, start by providing your plants with the ideal soil pH level they require for healthy growth. It varies by plant. Providing the ideal soil for herbs in your garden, helps your plant to reach its optimum potential. Help them to be all that they can be!

Start your garden season right, with a pH soil test for the health of all your plants.

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Chart of Ideal Soil pH for Herbs

Herbs:Ideal pH
Basil5.5 – 6.5
Chives6.0 – 7.0
Fennel5.0 – 6.0
Garlic5.5 – 7.5
Ginger6.0 – 8.0
Hops6.0 – 7.5
Marjoram6.0 – 8.0
Mint7.0 – 8.0
Parsley5.0 – 7.0
Peppermint6.0 – 7.5
Rosemary5.0 – 6.0
Sage5.5 – 6.5
Spearmint5.5 – 7.5
Stevia6.7 – 7.2
Thyme5.5 – 7.0

Note: The most ideal level, is the mid-point of a given range.

Simple, easy-to-use soil testers, help you to quickly determine if your soil pH needs an adjustment. And, they are inexpensive. About Soil Testers.

Find Ideal Soil pH Levels for your Favorite Plants

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