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ordinary,VA

had a grower email me asking what is the best way to get his pH level up in six weeks?
his pH is in the 5.6 range?
Any help would be great.

3/11/2007 10:25:25 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Applying wood ashes also will raise soil pH. Wood ashes contain up to 70 percent calcium carbonate, as well as potassium, phosphorus, and many trace elements. Because it is powdery, wood ash is a fast-acting liming material. Be careful, a little goes a long way. Limit your application to 2 pounds per 100 square feet and only apply it every other year in a particular area.

3/11/2007 10:49:22 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

To raise the pH of your soil by about one point:

In sandy soil: add 3 to 4 pounds of ground limestone per 100 square feet.
In loam (good garden soil): add 7 to 8 pounds per 100 square feet.
In heavy clay: add 8 to 10 pounds per 100 square feet.

3/11/2007 10:54:12 AM

ordinary,VA

thank you for your reply will pass it on.

3/11/2007 2:17:44 PM

Paradise Mountain, New York

How Fast Will Pelletized Lime React?

The speed of reaction (rate at which the lime will change the soil pH) is mainly a function of surface area of the lime particles and their contact with the soil. The finer the grind of lime, the more the surface area, and the faster the reaction. Since pelletized lime is pelleted from finely ground lime, it is easy to assume that it will be faster reacting than bulk spread ag lime which has some larger, non-reactive particles as a part of its composition. However, this is not true. Based on research from several states, it appears that the pelletized lime reacts no faster to raise the soil pH than good quality ag lime applied at recommended rates. In fact, incubation studies at Michigan State University found the pelletized lime to have a slower rate of reaction. Field research from other states indicate the rate of reaction is about equal to ag lime.

3/11/2007 7:07:19 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Hydrated Lime

3/12/2007 1:42:58 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Calcium Nitrate

Works really fast

3/12/2007 12:10:21 PM

ordinary,VA

thank you for all the post.!!big help

3/12/2007 6:23:09 PM