If an individual has a low white blood cell count, his or her body becomes susceptible to serious illnesses and infections. A low white blood cell count can indicate the presence of one or more serious health problems, such as leukemia, hyperthyroidism, aplastic anemia, or an infectious disease.
To test: add 2 teaspoons of garden soil to a jar and a few inches of cabbage water. Stir and wait for 30 minutes. Check the color. If it turns pink, your soil is acidic. If it is blue/green, your soil is alkaline. There are quite a few fruit and vegetable plants that thrive in acidic soil.
How to Reduce the Alkalinity of Soil. 1  Test the soil to discover its alkalinity level. Gather soil samples from the garden area. 2  Review the results of the soil test to determine the soil's pH. 3  Add elemental sulfur at a rate of 0.1 pounds per 10 square feet of loamy soil for every one-half unit you wish to lower the pH.