Question 27
Crop HusbandryOil palm trees do well in soils with pH level of
- A.2.5 – 3.5
- B.3.5 – 4.5
- C.5.5 – 6.5
- D.6.5 – 7.5
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (5.5 – 6.5)
Explanation
Oil palm does best on slightly acid soils, around pH 5.5–6.5 (it tolerates down to about pH 4.5). Soils at pH 2.5–4.5 are too acid and pH above 7 is too alkaline for good growth.