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http://www.highwayhardware.com.au/gardening/Images/ph_chart1.gif<br><br>
http://www.highwayhardware.com.au/gardening/Images/ph_chart1.gif<br><br>
Pink/Red [[pH]] readings are alkaline soils.<br>
Pink/Red [[pH]] readings indicate more alkaline soils.<br>
Source: http://www.highwayhardware.com.au/gardening/feature_soil_ph.htm<br><br>
Source: http://www.highwayhardware.com.au/gardening/feature_soil_ph.htm<br><br>

Revision as of 13:18, 18 July 2007


1. A soil having a basic reaction or a pH above the neutral point, which is pH 7.0; a soil having an excess of hydroxyl (OH) ions, usually found in areas of relatively low rainfall.

ph_chart1.gif

Pink/Red pH readings indicate more alkaline soils.
Source: http://www.highwayhardware.com.au/gardening/feature_soil_ph.htm