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What should my soil pH be for my vegetables or herbs?

Please see the below chart for soil pH ranges for vegetables and herbs



 

Name pH Name pH Name pH Name pH
Basil 5.5 - 6.5 Chicory 5.0 - 6.5 Marjoram 6.0 - 8.0 Radish 6.0 - 7.0
Bean 6.0 - 7.5 Chinese Cabbage 6.0 - 7.5 Melon 5.5 - 6.5 Rosemary 5.0 - 6.0
Beet 6.0 - 7.5 Chives 6.0 - 7.0 Mustard 6.0 - 7.5 Sage 5.5 - 6.5
Broccoli 6.0 - 7.0 Corn - Sweet 5.5 - 7.0 Onion 6.0 - 7.0 Shallot 5.5 - 7.0
Brussels Sprouts 6.0 - 7.5 Cucumber 5.5 - 7.5 Parsley 5.0 - 7.0 Spearmint 5.5 - 7.5
Cabbage 6.0 - 7.5 Fennel 5.0 - 6.0 Parsnip 5.5 - 7.5 Spinach 6.0 - 7.5
Cantaloupe 6.5 - 7.5 Kale 6.0 - 7.5 Pea 6.0 - 7.5 Thyme 5.5 - 7.0
Carrot 5.5 - 7.0 Kohlrabi 6.0 - 7.5 Pepper 5.5 - 7.0 Tomato 5.5 - 7.5
Cauliflower 5.5 - 7.5 Leek 6.0 - 8.0 Peppermint 6.0 - 7.5 Turnip 5.5 - 7.0
Celery 6.0 - 7.0 Lettuce 6.0 - 7.0 Pumpkin 5.5 - 7.5 Watermelon 5.5 - 6.5