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Optimal lime supply to the soil has a positive effect on the early development of plants, influencing susceptibility to disease, soil life, and mineralization. Only with optimal lime supply are all essential nutrients available to the plant. Analyses have shown that approximately 40% of Hessian arable land and 50% of permanent grassland exhibit lime deficiencies, which are usually accompanied by a low pH value. Barley, rapeseed, and wheat, in particular, react quickly to excessively low pH values ​​with reduced yields. Dr. Marco Schneider from the LLH Crop Production Advisory Team will inform you today about the importance of lime supply, how you can quickly determine the pH value of your fields, what to consider when liming, and why the cheapest lime is not always the best.