Can Companion Planting Help Lower Soil pH for Blueberries?

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Asked By BlueBerry1234 On

Hey everyone! I've been researching ways to lower the pH of my soil, particularly for growing blueberries and citrus. I know there are additives like sulfur that can help, but I was wondering if there's any actual plant I could companion plant with my blueberries that might lower the surrounding soil pH. Everything I find online only mentions additives, so I'm curious if anyone has tried this or has any insights!

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Answered By GardenGnome84 On

Unfortunately, companion planting alone won't really lower pH. It’s more about adding things like compost or manure. I’m dealing with clay soil, which is a bit acidic already, but I just mulch with grass clippings and compost to keep my plants happy. Make sure your blueberries have good drainage too—they really don’t like to sit in water.

PlantLover99 -

Thanks for the info! So do you just spread your grass clippings right on top after mowing? And do you check your soil's pH often?

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