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Grains: plants for acidic soil

These plants prefer acidic soil, below pH 7.

6 plants

Grains

Buckwheat

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a fast-growing, annual flowering plant primarily cultivated for its seeds, which are used as a…

Corn

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water

Corn, or maize, is a tall annual grass that is widely cultivated for its large, edible kernels. It is an essential staple crop in many…

Oats

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–10

Oats are a species of cereal grain that belong to the genus Avena. They are primarily cultivated for their seeds, which are commonly used…

Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Rice is a cereal grain that is one of the most widely consumed staple foods in the world. It is typically grown in flooded fields (paddy…

Rye

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

Rye is a cereal grain that is part of the wheat tribe (Triticeae). It is grown extensively as a grain for both human consumption and…

Triticale

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–9

Triticale is a cereal grain created by crossing wheat (Triticum) with rye (Secale). Breeders developed it to combine wheat’s grain yield…