To maximize pasture production, root growth, microorganism (the good ones) activity, and nutrient availability, your soil needs to be at the proper pH. Most of the time this is somewhere around a level of 6.2 pH. Usually, lime needs are calculated on tons/acre amounts, and the more "acidic" your soil is, the more lime you will have to put on. Most often, soil testing laboratories can test your soil for both pH and buffering capacity and make recommendations for application concentration. Lime is usually used to adjust soil pH. The publication "Nutrient Recommendations for Field Crops in Vermont" is available online in a PDF format. This has a useful section talking about lime, and it also has a table that provides some quantity guidelines for application. You may find other parts of this publication useful as well. Kansas State University also has an article, "Liming Acid Soils," that provides a wealth of information on the products and process.
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I was told to change the pH in pasture soil by lime application. Is this effective, and what is the suggested method?
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