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The high soil pH that I see is mostly due to an overapplication of lime. The ideal pH for most vegetable crops is about 6.5-6.8. Lime is used to raise soil pH, or make it more basic. In acidic ...

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Aids protein synthesis and water regulation. 5. Explain the process of liming and describe two of its benefits for soil health. Liming: Adding lime (CaCO3) to increase soil pH. Clay soils have high ...

Wood ash is an excellent source of magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphate and micronutrients, which can very effectively raise up acid soil pH levels. Inexpensive landfill sites are still available ...

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