just a comment here....when i get my soil tests back from the extension office they give me the sheet with the recommendation for my specific plot (tons of lime) and staple a generic lime sheet to the printout.

the recommendations of lime are for a 12" (iirc) incorporation and 100% ECC.

if i just worked the lime in the top 6" , i would just need half the recommended amount.

if my lime is only 50% ECC, i would need twice what they recommended.

hope that makes sense.