Soil pH Ratios Quick Reference Guide
Authentic reference chart and data matrix for Soil pH Ratios in Lawn Care & Gardening. Use the interactive table below or print it / save it as a PDF with the button below.
Quick-Reference Table
The full data from this cheat sheet, right on the page.
| Vegetable / Crop | Planting Season / Soil Temp | Plant Spacing (In Row) | Row Spacing | Days to Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes (Indeterminate) | Spring (Soil >65°F / 18°C) | 24 – 36 inches | 36 – 48 inches | 70 – 85 Days |
| Bell Peppers | Spring (Soil >65°F / 18°C) | 18 – 24 inches | 24 – 30 inches | 65 – 80 Days |
| Carrots | Early Spring & Fall (Soil >45°F) | 2 – 3 inches | 12 – 18 inches | 60 – 75 Days |
| Spinach & Leaf Lettuce | Early Spring & Autumn (Soil >40°F) | 4 – 6 inches | 12 – 15 inches | 40 – 50 Days |
| Bush Beans | Late Spring (Soil >60°F / 16°C) | 3 – 4 inches | 18 – 24 inches | 50 – 60 Days |
How to Use This Chart
Pin this chart where you work: it packs 5 entries and 5 columns (Vegetable / Crop, Planting Season / Soil Temp, Plant Spacing (In Row), Row Spacing, Days to Harvest) into one printable page, built for quick lookups.
Scan down the Vegetable / Crop column to your item, then read across for Planting Season / Soil Temp, Plant Spacing (In Row).
Example: for Tomatoes (Indeterminate), the chart gives Planting Season / Soil Temp of Spring (Soil >65°F / 18°C).
- Compare values down a single column to spot the pattern before you commit to a choice.
- When two rows look close, the Days to Harvest column usually breaks the tie.
- Print it once and keep it where you work — that's the whole point of a cheat sheet.
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Download the printable PDF below. It is the same sheet shown in the preview above, ready to print on US Letter or A4 — open it and choose Print, with Scale set to Fit to Page.
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