eclipseman
5 year old buck +
I did soil test on my two plots. these are plots that were fields last year so only one year of growth with no soil test last year. Both plots are about 2-2.5 acres. One plot had a reading of 6.5 and the other 5.5 (pretty bad). I applied 2 tons per acre of lime to the bad field and one ton per acre on the slightly better field per what the test said I should do. Typically, how long does lime last? Will I have to lime this much every year or will I just need to do maintenance spreading every so often? Lime is crazy expensive near me. Either 200$ a ton for pelletized (not spread) OR 80$ a ton for bulk lime that is spread. I called all around and no one wants to come spread lime on food plots, they are only interested in spreading at farms so I am stuck with the 80$ a ton person. What exactly causes low pH in soil anyways? Thanks!