Do Soybeans need lime?

[The Nailer]

Do you have to be concerned w/ lime when planting small plots of soybeans? Or can you just use a rototiller and turn the ground over and plant?

[wcoutfitters]

It isn't always necessary to lime soil. Only if it is too acidic. Soybeans and other food plot seeds (wildlife buffet) will grow in most soils. The question is how good of production do you want. If you are rototilling the soil go to the local farm store and buy a bag of lime and spread it out. You can go wrong even if you spread some. Usually some is better than none.

Hope this helps
wcoutfitter
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/weldoncreekoutfitter

[marty]

Nailer I think what I would do is get a soil survey. Check at your local soil conservation office. I did mine and was surprise to learn I needed three tons of lime per acre. When you do they survey tell them what you want to plant and they can point you in the right direction. Good luck......marty

[SalmonSlayer]

Good advice to get a soil survey. They are "dirt" cheap too! ;) Ha, couldn't resist that one. A soil survey will come in very handy if you ever decide to plant anything else in the future also.

Good luck to all with their crops this year!

Ben

[Hamilton Reef]

Soil samples are a priority and cost $9.00. I took 5 samples and have results back on 2 so far. I noted that the 2 plots were only little over 100 yds apart, but the pH were 5.8 and 7.3 respectively. That info is important to get good results and to save money. No point liming, fertilizing, and planting a failure. Think of your soil test as one of your financial planning steps to success.