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Calcium carbonate is used to control soil acidity.
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Why is it important to control soil acidity?
Many plants (especially grass like plants) do not grow well in acidic soil. Also, unnaturally high levels of acidity in a large amount of soil can leach into the water table and taint it.
What compound is used to control soil acidity?
Chemicals such as iron sulphates or aluminum sulphate can be used to control the pH of soil. Organic matter such as plant litter, manure or compost are also other ways.
What are measurements of soil acidity called?
pH
What vegetable grows best in acidity soil?
Watermelon.
How do farmers reduce soil acidity?
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Why is it important to control soil acidity?
Many plants (especially grass like plants) do not grow well in acidic soil. Also, unnaturally high levels of acidity in a large amount of soil can leach into the water table and taint it.
How does lime fertilize soil?
it raises soil acidity pH
What does an alkali fertilizer do to an acid soil?
As in all acid-base (alkali) reactions, it will reduce the acidity of the soil and, if there is an excess of base to acid, it can make the soil become alkaline. The soil will be less acidic if base is less than acidity, become neutral (if base = acidity), or become alkaline if base is greater than acidity.
How does the soil acidity affects the seed germination?
If the acidity of soil is too high, the germination of a seed will either be slowed or the seed may not grow at all. Some plants are very sensitive to the level of acidity in the soil and need to be treated carefully.
What compound is used to control soil acidity?
Chemicals such as iron sulphates or aluminum sulphate can be used to control the pH of soil. Organic matter such as plant litter, manure or compost are also other ways.
What are measurements of soil acidity called?
pH
What substance is used to decrease the acidity in soil?
Most commonly limestone is used to decrease acidity.
Why do you put limestone on soil?
Crushed limestone is added to soil to reduce its acidity.
What do you measure with a pH meter?
The acidity of the soil. Some plants like more acidic soil while others prefer more alkaline. By measuring the pH, you are able to adjust the soil's acidity accordingly.
How do you test acidity in the soil?
Acidity (and other) tests for soil are best done by professionals. Usually, a county or parish will have an agricultural extension agent who can give you information on how to collect soil samples, and where to deliver them for testing.
What vegetable grows best in acidity soil?
Watermelon.
How do farmers reduce soil acidity?
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