How Do You Make Acidic Soil Alkaline?
Soil pH is the measure of how acidic or alkaline a soil is. The soil pH level is can affect nutrient availability for some plants. You can alter the pH level by adding lime or wood ash to the soil. Most plants, vegetables and fruits prefer a soil that is alkaline, but before altering the soil pH, verify the preferred soil for the plants you will be growing. Step 1 Buy a soil pH test kit and complete a test of the soil. Test several areas if the coverage is large. A 7 on the pH scale is neutral. Alkaline soil is 7.1 to 14, while acidic soil is 0 to 6.9. Step 2 Add hydrated lime into the soil by measuring out 8 ounces per square yard for a loam- type soil. Add 4 ounces for sandy soil or 12 ounces for clay soil. Step 3 Spread the lime onto the soil using a lawn seeder and water well to assist with absorption. Hydrated lime is fast-acting and could hurt plants growing in the treated area. Step 4 Add wood ash as another option to make the soil more alkaline. Spread wood ash over the area in
