The daffodil plant grow best in soil having a pH range of 6.0 to6.5. If the soil in a garden has a pH of 4.5, which substance needs to be added to the soil in order to grow daffodils?
Solutions:
(a) Salt
(b) Lime
(c) Sand
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Question

The daffodil plant grow best in soil having a pH range of 6.0 to6.5. If the soil in a garden has a pH of 4.5, which substance needs to be added to the soil in order to grow daffodils?
Solutions:
(a)	Salt
(b)	Lime
(c)	Sand
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Accepted Answer

Option (b) is the answer. If the pH of the soil is 4.5 it indicates the soil is acidic and the soil should be treated with a base like quick lime or slaked lime it further neutralizes the acid.

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