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Blueberries and Aluminum Sulfate: Test Soil First

Aluminum sulfate lowers soil pH for blueberries (target 4.2–5.2). Don’t guess—test your soil now through UGA Extension (georgiasoiltest.com) to see if pH adjustment is actually needed.

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