This analogy might seem like a stretch, but hang in there: Think of crop nutrients and lime like a football offense. In a high-powered offense, your quarterback, running backs and receivers typically make the highlight reels with exciting plays. In most cases, a successful offense starts with solid blocking from the line. Good line play doesn’t always get the credit it deserves; unless you are really watching, it may go unnoticed. But without it, an otherwise high-powered offense generally struggles.