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Clemson Lime Rate Calculator

The agricultural limestone rates calculated here are applicable for raising soil pH using results from the Clemson University Soil Testing Laboratory; the laboratory uses the Adams-Evans buffer method.
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APA Citation:
Kirk, K.R., Plumblee, M.T., Alford, S., and McAlhany, F. (2022). Clemson Lime Rate Calculator. Clemson University Precision Agriculture. Retrieved from https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agronomy/PrecisionAgriculture/calculators/

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