Is baking soda good for plant growth?
Baking soda, sodium bicarbonate, is used to treat acidic soil and neutralize it to the extent desired. Knowing what is there and where things need to go is essential so the proper amount of amendment can be applied. If a gardener just “throws some out there” across the plant beds or soaks a potted plant with a baking soda solution, soil pH is gonna get messed up. Be smart about this one. Do a little research. Apply sparingly and with caution.