Is it safe to do liming at the beginning of the rainy season? An expert responds

The doubt of cattle farmer Antonio Carlos Zuntini, from Northern Mato Grosso, about the safety of performing liming at the beginning of the rainy season is pertinent. According to agricultural engineer Marcius Gracco, from Intensifique Consultoria, the producer is fully in time to perform liming in the pasture area, even with the rains already established in the region. Liming is crucial for the health of the pasture, as it is ideal for the soil to maintain a pH between 6.0 and 6.5, a range where most nutrients have their absorption maximized. Liming neutralizes excess aluminum and hydrogen, correcting soil acidity and improving the plant's root system. Check it out: The decision to lime is always based on soil analysis. If the pH is below 6.0, correction is recommended. Although surface application is viable now, the agronomist emphasizes that the ideal method is liming during renovation. When the producer "resets the soil," it is recommended to incorporate the lime (up to double ...