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The quality of the soil for many plants depends on the soil pH because pH determines the nutrients in the soil useful to plants. Most plants grow best in a slightly acidic pH range of _______.

A. 2 to 8

B. 8 to 10

C. 5 to 7

D. 6 to 9

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D is the answer 6 to 9
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A pH of 6.5 is just about right for most home gardens, since most plants thrive in the 6.0 to 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral) range. Some plants (blueberries, azaleas) prefer more acidic soil, while a few (ferns, asparagus) do best in soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline
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