Agricultural Lime Recommendations Based on Lime Quality
ID-163
Agricultural Lime Recommendations Based on Lime Quality
Agricultural Lime Recommendations Based on Lime Quality
Authored by: David Ditsch Josh McGrath Lloyd Murdock Edwin Ritchey Frank Sikora
Abstract
Soil acidity is one of the most important soil factors affecting crop growth and ultimately, yield and profitability. It is determined by measuring the soil pH, which is a measure of the amount of hydrogen ions in the soil solution. As soil acidity increases, the soil pH decreases. Soils tend to be naturally acidic in areas where rainfall is sufficient to cause substantial leaching of basic ions (such as calcium and magnesium), which are replaced by hydrogen ions. Most soils in Kentucky are naturally acidic because of our abundant rainfall.
Core Details
Publication ID
ID-163
Status
Revised
Publication Date
February 5, 2025
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Keywords
Lime, Soil, Acidity