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Choosing the Right Soil pH Strategy

Choosing the Right Soil pH Strategy7 jul38 min

When your soil pH becomes a concern, what options do you have?   In this episode, Dr. Antonio Mallarino joins Dr. Alan Blaylock to discuss practical approaches to managing soil pH and soil acidity. They explore how soil testing and grid sampling can help identify pH issues, the role of lime in managing soil acidity, the advantages and disadvantages of various lime sources, and how soil pH and buffer pH can be used to determine lime needs.   Plus, learn how to evaluate lime quality, whether it's economical to lower pH in high-pH soils and why gypsum is commonly misunderstood when it comes to soil pH management.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics