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Haven’t you identified the pH value of the soil in relation with different crops? Identify the pH value of soil samples collected from different places.

Identify the crop that is suitable for the soil of each area on the basis of its pH value.

Plants require a specific pH range for their healthy growth. So it is very necessary to analyse the pH of soil. The pH value of soil can be determined as follows:

Take about 2g of soil in a test tube and add 5 ml distilled water to it.


Shake the contents and then filter. Collect the filtrate in a test tube.


Measure the pH using universal indicator and match the colour from following chart:



The pH value of soil of different places along with the suitable crops is summarised as follows:



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