A measurement of related hydrogen ion concentration, used to express the acidity or alkalinity of soil on a scale 0-14. Below 7 is acid, 7.0 is neutral and above 7 is alkaline.
Knowing the soil pH helps you manage the soil to grow the correct grasses, make use of fertiliser and reduce pest attack
Timing of use Soil pH should be done a minimum of once a year, or if problem with grass growth and pest attack occurs.
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If the soil has the wrong pH, the correct grasses for cricket will not perform at their best, fertilisers will not have an effect and pest attacks will increase.
A soil profiler or other equipment to collect a soil sample, and a sample container to send to the laboratory.
If your pH is incorrect you must alter it slowly one unit in 2/3 years. Never take a soil sample just after applying fertiliser.
