If an individual has a low white blood cell count, his or her body becomes susceptible to serious illnesses and infections. A low white blood cell count can indicate the presence of one or more serious health problems, such as leukemia, hyperthyroidism, aplastic anemia, or an infectious disease.
To test: add 2 teaspoons of garden soil to a jar and a few inches of cabbage water. Stir and wait for 30 minutes. Check the color. If it turns pink, your soil is acidic. If it is blue/green, your soil is alkaline. There are quite a few fruit and vegetable plants that thrive in acidic soil.
Instructions. Till the soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches in a sunny area that receives six to eight hours of sunlight a day. Amend the soil with a 2- to 4-inch layer of well-rotted manure or compost and adjust the pH to 6.0 to 6.5. Apply 5 qt. of 5-10-10 fertilizer per 100 foot row before planting. Mix the fertilizer into the top 6 inches of soil.