How does slaked lime help in the treatment of acidic soil
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Plants do not grow well in acidic or basic soil. Hence, to neutralize the acidity of soil, quick lime (calcium oxide) or slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) is added to soil. To neutralize excess basicity, soils are treated with organic matter, containing organic acids.
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The outcomes of agricultural lime on soil are: it enhances the pH of acidic soil (the lesser the pH the higher acidic the soil); in different words, soil acidity is lessened and alkalinity raised. it renders an origin of calcium and magnesium for plants. It allows enhanced water infiltration for acidic soils.
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