In moderately alkaline soil, with a pH between 7.5 to 8.7, sow carrot, bean, garlic, pea, lentil, broad bean, tomato and Jerusalem artichoke, turnip and rutabaga. In very limestone soil, grow cabbage, melon, leek, artichoke, as well as a few lime-loving herbs like savory, thyme, rosemary and hyssop.