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Originally Posted by Worth1
Then dont mess with it. 
Worth |
"Soil pH is rarely the cause of a garden's failure. To improve your garden's growth, start by amending the soil with a 1/2- to 1-inch layer of compost or manure."
There is a big camp that supports your statement, W1. It's always hard to disagree with the age tested theory, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," mentality.
I think the raised beds (21") are a huge success over in-ground growers here due to all the heavy spring rains. Many growers that plant in ground, wait until mid-may to let the early spring weather pass.
The only downside is the cost of bringing in the raw material. However, I did not test the material (unlike kchd..) to see what the soil reads from the "factory."
I will call them now and see, surely they have a ballpark reading on their "stuff."