What will an acid soil produce?
Notable among the plants that do best in an acid soil are those of the Ericaceae, which includes such plants as azalea, rhododendron, leucothoe, pieris, mountain laurel, and others. How can an acid soil be neutralized? An acid soil can be neutralized by adding ground limestone. The amount required can be determined by a soil analysis. What is “sour” soil? A “sour” soil is a term sometimes used to denote the condition that develops in a poorly drained soil. More often, as the term is used, it is synonymous with an acid soil. If by “sour” soil is meant an acid soil, it can be sweetened by adding agricultural ground limestone or other forms of lime. What can I do to counteract sour soil in seed boxes? The “sour” soil condition in seed flats can be prevented or corrected by providing sufficient drainage. Separate the boards on the bottom of the flat 1/4-in., or bore a few holes in the bottom. Raise the flats on bricks or wood strips. “Sourness,” in these cases, generally does not mean acid
