When growing tomatoes, should the soil be acid or sweet?

I would like to plant tomatoes this season, but I don’t know how to prepare the soil. I was thinking of using lime to sweeten the soil, but I wasn’t sure if tomatoes grow well in that kind of soil. If they need acid soil, please provide the necessary information.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/17/2012 @ 10:23 am

Check your soil conditions and soil pH, which should be in the 6 to 6.5 range. Also, the soil should consist of organic matter, usually in the form of compost or well rotted manure, with sufficient amounts of fertilizer and moisture.
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