The majority of Utah soils naturally contain lime and do not require lime additions. A pH of 7 is neutral. Most plants grow well in soils with pH values between 6.0 and 8.0. Salinity indicates the amount of soluble salt in soil. High salinity levels inhibit seed germination and plant growth.
Different plants have different salt tolerance levels.
The soil test value is a measure of the amount of phosphorus available to plants during the growing season. A very low or low phosphorus test value indicates that additional phosphorus must be applied to prevent a deficiency. An adequate to high soil test value indicates that sufficient phosphorus is available to grow the plants you identified. Very high or excessive amounts of phosphorus indicate excessive fertilizer or manure application, and may lead to nutrient imbalances in plants. The potassium soil test value is a measure of the amount of potassium available to plants during the growing season.