Comments on: 7 Tips to Prepare Your Vegetable Garden for Winter

By: D. Whitman

D. Whitman — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:21:36 +0000

There’s something so warm and wonderful about this article. Not only is it informative, but it’s written in such a “cozy” way. It’s ineffable, really. As a professional writer and beginner gardener, it’s by far one of the best gardening articles I’ve read to date. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience. You’ve given me some great ideas to prepare for winter and next year’s crops! And, you’ll be interested to know that my local state college extension provided me with the link to your article! They apparently think of it as highly as I do! 🙂

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:37:41 +0000

In reply to Florine MG. Florine, Yes, 5.7 is a good pH for growing potatoes! :)

By: Florine MG

Florine MG — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:31:40 +0000

In reply to ©Rachel Arsenault. Thank you RACHEL for your reply. The pH of the soil is 5.7. I think it is quite good to grow potatoes, isn't it?

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

In reply to Florine MG. Florine, How acidic is your soil? Potatoes actually prefer slightly acidic soils pH of 5.3 to 6.0. Higher pH, over 6.0 makes them more susceptible to scab. If your soil is lower than 5.3, your soil test should tell you how much lime to add to your soil to increase the pH.

By: Florine MG

Florine MG — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 07:07:01 +0000

Hi! All the tips mean a lot for a beginner like me. But after getting the soil tested, I came to know that the selected soil is a little bit acidic. So, is it good to plant potatoes in acidic soil? Please guide. Thanks