High-pH Irrigation Water (8.2) Killing Vegetables? Solutions: Filtration, Rainwater Harvesting, and Soil Management

Moved from Tennessee to Southern Arizona. Water pH 8.2. Vegetables start well then stop and die. Asks what to add to soil to neutralize water pH.

Soil Amendments Don't Change Water pH

You can adjust soil pH, but every irrigation reapplies high-pH water.

Real Solutions

• Install a filter/softener for irrigation water.
• Catch all possible rainwater.
• Check with local water company for low-cost fixes; otherwise, hardware store.