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Acidic soil mix
Low pH mix for acid-preferring ornamentals and edibles.
Fine to mediumpH 4.5–5.5
Drainage
Moderate
Water retention
Moderate
Best plants
Blueberries, azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons
Pros
Correct pH for ericaceous plants, good structure with pine bark
Cons
Wrong pH for most vegetables; requires monitoring
Amendments
Pine bark fines, sulfur to maintain acidity