Here is a photo of the soil tester I got for my birthday earlier this year. In the photo I put it in the ground near one of my walnut trees. I tested other areas of my yard. The same reading.
I was curious if my soil was acidic or alkaline. It is alkaline. Anything above 7 is alkaline. 8.5 is high.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/alkaline-soil-plants.htm
Alkaline soils are difficult to take into agricultural production. Due to the low infiltration capacity, rainwater stagnates on the soil easily and, in dry periods, cultivation is hardly possible without copious irrigated water and good drainage. Agriculture is limited to crops tolerant to surface waterlogging (e.g. rice, grass) and the productivity is lower.
Since alkaline soil can slow down growth of trees I may try to make the soil less alkaline around the trees in my yards and fruit tree area. I don't drink coffee so coffee grounds won't work for me. And I already have evergreen trees so pine needles are already around. Elemental sulfur seems to be a good way. I may try it next Spring.
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