Question

When the soil is too basic plants do not grow well in it

Answer 1

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Organic matter (called manure or compost) releases acids which neutralise the excess bases present in the soil and reduces its basic nature.

Answer 2

Explanation:

plans requires specific conditions to grow well

this includes the pH of the soil

we may add some level of acid that a plant which we aim to grow requires to the soil

it may nutralise the basic soil to a normal level and then the plant may grow

the same applies for acidic soil too