Tag: Acid loving plants

Research from Oregon State University has shown that after brewing, coffee grounds are surprisingly close to pH neutral, not highly acidic. This debunks the long-held gardening myth that coffee grounds will lower pH and dramatically acidify your soil for acid-loving plants.

With approximately 100 million cups of tea consumed every single day in Britain, many gardeners wonder: Is tea good for growing? The simple answer is yes, tea waste can be a valuable organic resource for improving soil health and boosting plant vitality when used correctly. This guide will explain how to effectively repurpose your used tea bags and loose leaves to cultivate a thriving garden.

While some fruits thrive in highly acidic conditions, passionfruit vines prefer a soil pH that is slightly acidic to neutral, typically between 6.0 and 7.0. This preference for moderately acidic conditions can be a surprise to those who ask, 'Is passionfruit acid loving?'

Despite widespread belief, used coffee grounds do not significantly lower the pH of soil. The common misconception that coffee grounds are highly acidic is based on the acidity of brewed coffee, but most of the acid is washed out during the brewing process.