Dan, ???????

HIs (FlDeerman) soil buffer value is 7.6 (not a pH)

His soil active pH is 5.1

To bring his soil pH from 5.1 up to 6.5, the test calls for 1 ton/acre of lime.

As an example: A mineral type soil with a pH of 5.5 and a "Lime Index, SMP buffer pH value" of 6.4, would require 7 tons/acre lime to bring the active soil pH from 5.5 up to 6.5.

Yes, a buffer value of 7.6 would be off the charts for the Midwest, NE, or most of Canada, .... but Florida, ??????? we should be that lucky, but, Florida most likely has to fertilize alot more than we do. ???????

Edited by - 1sagittarius on 10/03/2002 21:07:57