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.
Soil pH is a measure of the soil acidity. 1  The pH. scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7.0 is neutral. Values less than 7.0 indicate acid conditions, while. readings over 7.0 indicate alkaline conditions. Turf-. grass selection may be affected by soil pH. If a soil. test (available at no charge through your county.