Ideal pH in soil?

[Help_Needed]

Sorry for such a basic new question, but search either gave me too much of the wrong junk, or nothing.

Help settle an argument with another grower. The ideal pH in soil is..................?

Help_Needed Reviewed by Help_Needed on 12-02-2007. Ideal pH in soil? Sorry for such a basic new question, but search either gave me too much of the wrong junk, or nothing. Help settle an argument with another grower. The ideal pH in soil is..................? Rating: 5

[iriebowl]

6.3-6.8 are the suggested levels. so 6.5 is ideal

[Mr. Clandestine]

My tap water hovers right at about 7.0, but the pH of my soil must be lower...because the runoff is generally in the area of 6.5-6.7. I've yet to experience problems with nutrient lockout that was caused by pH alone. The pH has fluctuated before, from very acidic to very alkaline, but that was due to excess salt build up in the soil, overbearing nutrients, and the like. After a quick flush or two, it almost always returns back to a stable pH.