under what soil conditions farmer treat the soil of his field with quick lime and slaked lime.

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Plants grow well mostly when the pH is close to 7. If the soil is too acidic or too basic the growth of the plant is affected. When the soil is acidic in nature, the soil is treated with alkaline substances like quick lime and slaked lime to make the soil neutral.

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