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What can happen to soil if the hydrogen ion concentration increases?
When there is an increase in hydrogen ion concentration, the soil becomes acidic. Too much acidity in the soil can kill plants.
What may cause soil to get too acidic?
Sometimes there could be too much aluminum in the soil making it acidic. Sometimes there is too much manganese which is toxic to plants. If the soil is too acidic, it can be because of a calcium and magnesium deficiency which is just as bad for plants as it is for humans. Iron and aluminum in great amounts can tie up phosphorus which also makes the soil too acidic for plants.
Is manure added when the soil is too acidic?
no
If the soil is too acidic what should you do?
add calcium carbonate
If a soil is too acidic what should a farmer add to it?
A base such as lime.
What can happen to soil if the hydrogen ion concentration increases?
When there is an increase in hydrogen ion concentration, the soil becomes acidic. Too much acidity in the soil can kill plants.
What may cause soil to get too acidic?
Sometimes there could be too much aluminum in the soil making it acidic. Sometimes there is too much manganese which is toxic to plants. If the soil is too acidic, it can be because of a calcium and magnesium deficiency which is just as bad for plants as it is for humans. Iron and aluminum in great amounts can tie up phosphorus which also makes the soil too acidic for plants.
Is manure added when the soil is too acidic?
no
What do farmers do when their soil is too acidic or basic?
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How do conifers make the soil they grow in too acidic for other plants to grow?
q Conifers make the soil they grow in too acidic for other plants too grow because when they let their needles die and fall to the soil, those needles have acidic substances so it goes into the soil making other plants not grow
If the soil is too acidic what should you do?
add calcium carbonate
What can a gardener do if the soil is too acidic?
The Gardener should add lime
If a soil is too acidic what should a farmer add to it?
A base such as lime.
Does acidic soil affect germination of seeds?
Yes. If the soil is too acidic it can kill the seed. It depends on the type of seed and where it was originally meant to grow. Some plants like alkaline soil and some like base soil.
What physical property would you measure to determine if the soil is too acidic?
pH
Why is limestone used as a agricultural product?
To increase the pH level in the soil so that the soil does not become too acidic.
If your soil was too acidic what could you add to it to reduce the acidity?
Type your answer here... calcium carbonate
