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be deformed or stunted as a result. Mr. Bocock of course has specially designed wooden tools someone from his garden club designed for him so he can transfer seeds and soil blocks without contaminating the plants. 5 To change the pH of your soil in the Northwest in order to provide appropriate levels for sweet potatoes, kiwi and/ or blueberries, you need to begin treating your soil six months prior to planting. That means start treating in October and allow soil to “setup” (or breakdown) over winter. This will maximize your grow rates and 8 provide your plants with the best conditions to thrive. 6 The biggest thing I think I learned was heat units for soil. You have to maintain 55 degrees to keep the )