Limestone raises the pH. Although everyone says to aim for a pH of 7, that is a goal that you should aim for but you will still get clover growth at other levels. The pH requirements for alfalfa are 6.3 - 7.5, red clover 5.8 - 7.5 and white clover 5.7 - 7.5. If you were planting corn you would want a pH lower than 7.0.

The only way to know what your pH is, to decide if you need lime, is to properly test the soil.

Dan O.

Edited by - dan o. on 02/02/2002 18:04:49