Unlocking the Secrets Beneath Our Feet
At Oriberg Farm, we believe that the secret to great produce starts beneath the surface—right in the soil. Whether you’re growing heirloom vegetables or lush pasture for grazing, the quality of your soil and its pH balance play a major role in the health of your land and the food it produces.
Why Soil Quality Matters
Soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. Healthy soil is full of organic matter, beneficial microbes, earthworms, and nutrients that support strong root growth and disease resistance. Good soil structure allows air and water to circulate freely, helping plants thrive naturally without relying heavily on chemical inputs.
At Oriberg, we constantly test and enrich our soils using compost, crop rotation, and natural amendments. This ensures that every harvest is rooted in nutrient-rich, life-filled earth.
Understanding pH Balance in Soil
Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is on a scale from 0 to 14. Most crops prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Outside this range, essential nutrients become locked in the soil, making them unavailable to plants—even if they’re present in abundance.
- Too acidic? You might see stunted growth, yellowing leaves, or poor yields.
- Too alkaline? Your plants may struggle to absorb iron, manganese, or phosphorus.
We regularly test our soil pH at Oriberg Farm and make small adjustments with lime (to raise pH) or natural sulfur (to lower pH), depending on what the land tells us. This mindful stewardship helps our farm stay fertile and balanced year-round.
The Oriberg Way: Working With Nature
Farming in harmony with the land means paying close attention to what the soil is saying. By focusing on soil health and pH, we can grow food that’s more nutritious, flavorful, and sustainable.
Whether it’s our vibrant veggies or golden-yolked free-range eggs, everything we produce is a reflection of what’s happening underground.
Visit Oriberg Farm to experience the magic of real, rooted farming. Because when you care for the soil, it cares for you right back.
