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Lime for Soybeans

Last Updated: October 02, 2008 Related resource areas: Corn and Soybean Production


Soil pH needs to be in an optimum range for maxiumum nutrient uptake.

In the southern United States, soil pH values of 5.8 to 6.2 are recommended. Lime should be applied to achieve this pH when possible. In the midwest, pH values closer to 7 are considered ideal.

If magnesium (Mg) content of the soil is low or medium, use dolomitic lime if possible. Calcitic lime may be used when Mg is not a concern.

For more information on this and other topics related to soybean production, contact your state extension specialist or your local extension educator/agent.

Following is the link to the soybean extension specialists: state extension soybean specialist.


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