This invention discloses a method for improving tropical acidic soil based on deep
tillage and synergistic use of alkaline materials, belonging to the field of agricultural soil improvement technology. This method targets strongly acidic
paddy soils or dryland soils with an initial pH ≤ 5.0, and includes: deep
tillage to a depth of 35-45 cm at a
soil moisture content of 15%-20%, with complete return of crushed
straw to the field; uniform application of a compound conditioner on the surface, consisting of: 80-120 kg / mu of quicklime, 80-120 kg / mu of
biomass ash, and 150-250 kg / mu of
calcium-
magnesium soil conditioner, wherein the
biomass ash is a byproduct of a
biomass power
plant, and the pH value is 9-10 under a water-to-soil ratio of 1:2.5; and rotary
tillage to ensure that the
coefficient of variation of the
material distribution within the 0-20 cm soil layer is ≤ 12%. This invention utilizes deep tillage and the synergistic effect of three materials in a specific ratio to form a three-level buffer
system of "rapid-release-long-lasting effect," achieving rapid improvement and long-term stability of
soil pH. It solves the problems of
soil compaction and short-lasting effect caused by the application of
lime alone, while effectively alleviating deep acidification. It is particularly suitable for strongly acidic
paddy soils or dryland soils with an initial pH ≤ 5.0.