Controlling pH of Soil

• Liming


  • soil of appropriate pH provides sufficient amount of the required nutrients for plants
  • different plants thrive on soil of different pH values
  • soil tends to become more acidic over time due to environmental conditions such as acid rain
  • calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) can be added to soil that is too acidic
  • base reacts with acids present in soil to raise the pH of the soil