Lime will neutralize this acidity by dissolving, whereupon it releases a base into the soil solution that reacts with the acidic components, hydrogen and aluminum. Soil pH is an indicator of “soil acidity” (Figure 1).

Does lime increase acidity?

1. What is lime? Lime is a soil amendment made from ground limestone rock, which naturally contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. When lime is added to soil, these compounds work to increase the soil’s pH, making soil less acidic and more alkaline.

Is lime an antacid?

Lime is to pH as antacids are to heartburn.