Assertion: soil's ph | /r/HasProperty | optimal
Facets:
value: for most flowers
type: OTHER
value: for vegetables
type: PURPOSE
value: for herbs
type: PURPOSE
value: for garden plants
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: The reason a pH between 6 and 7.5 is optimal for garden plants is that between 6 and 7.5, phosphorus in the soil is soluble—meaning that it dissolves in water and is taken up by plant roots.
text: Of course, some plants prefer a more acidic soil, but for most flowers, herbs, and vegetables, a more neutral pH is optimal.