Question

what material should be added to a soil which two basic? How does this material help in reducing basic nature of the soil.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Add elemental sulfur at a rate of 0.1 pounds per 10 square feet of loamy soil for every one-half unit you wish to lower the pH. For example, to lower the pH from 7 to 6.5, apply 0.1 pounds per 10 square feet, and to lower the pH from 7.5 to 6.5, apply 0.2 pounds per 10 square feet. Reduce this rate by one-third for sandy soils, and increase it by one-half for clay soils.

Apply the sulfur in the spring at the beginning of the growing season. Spread the sulfur over the surface of the soil, raking it loosely into top 1 to 2 inches. Water the sulfur into the soil using a garden hose.

Add a 1- to 2-inch layer of sphagnum peat moss over the soil's surface. Spread the peat moss evenly over the soil with a rake. Mix the peat moss into the top 2 inches of soil with a tiller.

Reapply the sulfur and peat moss annually. Test the amended soil each year to determine its pH level. Stop making applications once the soil pH reaches the desired level.

Moreover addition of lime also helps in reducing the basicity level of the soil.

Hope it helps!