A Review of the Use of the Basic Cation Saturation Ratio and the “Ideal” Soil

This report critically examines the Basic Cation Saturation Ratio (BCSR) concept, which suggests that soil fertility and optimal plant growth depend on maintaining specific ratios of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K) in the soil—typically 65% Ca, 10% Mg, and 5% K.