Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Get a soil test kit which you can find this at any home improvement store in the gardening section, at your local garden center, or online at gardening retailers such as Park Seed . You could also send your soil away for testing, but this is a bit more costly so be prepared to pay more for this service.
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Step 2
Analyze your soil. The test kits are fairly straightforward and most people can easily read the results. The most important result for lime-induced chlorosis is soil pH, so make sure the soil test kit or lab includes that.
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Step 3
Look for acid in the pH results. A pH as low as 7.6 can result in chlorosis, so the pH of your soil must be lower than that to reduce the chances of this nutritional deficiency affecting your plants.
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Step 4
Grow acid loving plants in acid soil. Growing things such as raspberries in calcareous soils can cause lime-induced chlorosis. Avoid the chances of this by testing several areas of your property and place the acid loving plants in a more ideal location.
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Step 5
Treat lime-induced chlorosis by digging in acidifying materials. These include peat moss and sulfur. You can also apply a chelated iron compound or trace elements, just be careful not to apply too much and follow the package directions for application.
