If your PH is low…. Your plants will not be loaded up with calcium & will not uptake other key nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, etc etc etc.
Think of it this way…. What’s a key element to grow large racks, healthy deer, good skeletal structure, etc?? CALCIUM…. Which is exactly what most folks are lacking big time & also bound up on low PH soils. When you put down lime, you are putting down large amounts of calcium. That go into the plants. When you put down this lime- it then allows the plants to utilize & uptake all the other nutrients key to the plant & key to those eating it.
Examples of what happens when you don’t do this…. Folks will see far less pressure on soybeans or alfalfa, etc. Why? Because they are bland tasting & lacking nutrients. Have you guys ever eaten APPLES from the store that are grown from S America, California or a big commercial operation? & have you noticed they taste more “bland”? That’s from lack of nutrients!! They are grown on poor soils & just given basics from the cheapest commercial fertilizer….
It’s the same with plants here but even worse if they don’t have both lime & all the other nutrients plants & anything eating them need!! We want our plants to have all the calcium needed. When that happens- the uptake of EVERY OTHER NUTRIENT is then enhanced!! Depending on the nutrient - it’s generally in the 6.5 to 7 range (7 is neutral & a slightly acidity at 6.5 is just fine). Many iowa soils (southern 3rd of state) are often in the 4.5 to 6 range. (Northern iowa is sometimes above 7 PH). Lower PH must be corrected for countless reasons. Yes- it will impact deer wanting to eat it, antler growth & health. Countless other benefits like economic reasons …. Plants will produce far more & have far greater nutrient values.
Make sense ? Get the PH right!! Get your soil test. Ag lime is longer term solution & pelletized lime is a short term, more expensive but easier solution. There’s your winter chore or spring planting reminder!!! Now is a great time to do this!!…. Your deer, Plants & soil will all thank you!
Think of it this way…. What’s a key element to grow large racks, healthy deer, good skeletal structure, etc?? CALCIUM…. Which is exactly what most folks are lacking big time & also bound up on low PH soils. When you put down lime, you are putting down large amounts of calcium. That go into the plants. When you put down this lime- it then allows the plants to utilize & uptake all the other nutrients key to the plant & key to those eating it.
Examples of what happens when you don’t do this…. Folks will see far less pressure on soybeans or alfalfa, etc. Why? Because they are bland tasting & lacking nutrients. Have you guys ever eaten APPLES from the store that are grown from S America, California or a big commercial operation? & have you noticed they taste more “bland”? That’s from lack of nutrients!! They are grown on poor soils & just given basics from the cheapest commercial fertilizer….
It’s the same with plants here but even worse if they don’t have both lime & all the other nutrients plants & anything eating them need!! We want our plants to have all the calcium needed. When that happens- the uptake of EVERY OTHER NUTRIENT is then enhanced!! Depending on the nutrient - it’s generally in the 6.5 to 7 range (7 is neutral & a slightly acidity at 6.5 is just fine). Many iowa soils (southern 3rd of state) are often in the 4.5 to 6 range. (Northern iowa is sometimes above 7 PH). Lower PH must be corrected for countless reasons. Yes- it will impact deer wanting to eat it, antler growth & health. Countless other benefits like economic reasons …. Plants will produce far more & have far greater nutrient values.
Make sense ? Get the PH right!! Get your soil test. Ag lime is longer term solution & pelletized lime is a short term, more expensive but easier solution. There’s your winter chore or spring planting reminder!!! Now is a great time to do this!!…. Your deer, Plants & soil will all thank you!