2006-06-29 05:27:24 · 5 answers · asked by JOHN Hach 1 in Environment
Lime is basic, and it counter-acts soil acidity. It takes about 1 40lb bag per thousound square feet to raise the soil PH one point.
2006-06-29 06:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 14⤊ 3⤋
lime is alkaline. just guessing here>> it has a ph of 8-9. lime corrects acid materials, acid soil in particular.
if your soil is ph of 5 and you add enough lime, ph of 8 you can bring the soil back to neutral 7. neutral is optimum for most plants.
it works by dilution.
2006-06-29 12:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
though lime is alkaline, it is not sufficient to change the pH of soil.
2006-06-29 13:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Abhay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime is alkaline, which will help to 'neutralize' acidic soil.
2006-06-29 12:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea
2006-06-29 13:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by Joonbug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋