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Ohio

whats the best source of calcium to use in the patch? i've been reading alot and still can't figure out which one is better or easier to apply. thanks

10/15/2007 9:11:18 PM

Somers, CT

Granular Gypsum spread this time of year. Have a soil test first to see the Calcium content and then add what is needed. If you need help reading the report, post it and somebody hopefully will let you know how much. You can still add it in the spring but now is better.

10/16/2007 1:04:00 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Generally speaking I agree with Rob but if you also need to raise the pH level then consider using some Lime as a substitute or as an addition to Gypsum.

10/17/2007 9:06:24 PM

Ohio

I'm in contact with someone for the soil test. Where do you usually get these products from. Farm and feed place or online?

10/17/2007 9:30:19 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Lime (dolomitic or calcitic) & Gypsum are WAY too heavy & cheap to ship so no online sources. The freight would exceed the cost of the liming material.

Find an ag supplier or similar.

Gypsum = Calcium with no effect on pH
Dolomitic Lime = pH increase WITH MAGNESIUM
Calcitic Lime = pH increase with LESS MAGNESIUM
Calcium Nitrate = NO pH change with Nitrogen

10/17/2007 11:44:30 PM

virginia

Tremor,,,,,How about oak wood ashes????,,,Greg

10/18/2007 11:07:13 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Be careful tonot use too much wood ash. There is a rate advisory seomwhere here at BP. Search "ash"

10/18/2007 11:17:46 AM

President - GPC

Stay away from wood ashes.....google it, there are too many other good organics to use.

10/18/2007 2:34:09 PM

Ohio

Thanks for all the input !!! Theres a Western Reserve Farn Co op close by. I'll give them a call. Thanks again.

10/18/2007 7:13:10 PM

Minnesota

Hey vunak, my wife is from wakeman ohio, she went to western reserve high school.

10/18/2007 8:59:15 PM

Ohio

I'm in Northeast Ohio. 1 hour east of Cleveland.

10/19/2007 10:24:14 AM

President - GPC

For those who can, oyster shell great way for a slow organic calcium and raise Ph at the same time....Cheap too.....

10/19/2007 10:36:12 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Steve I was told Calcium Nitrate has a PH of 11.0 and should be used 1/10 of what ever your Lime recommendation is.

10/19/2007 1:44:50 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

CN also delivers Nitrogen so yes, the rates are MUCH ower than most Ca products. We only use it early to coax the vines along.

10/19/2007 8:58:55 PM

Jefferson, Ohio

Vunak05 I'm only about 20 miles east of you, I have used pelletized "calcitic lime" with good results. It raises ph and adds calc. You can usually find it at any lawn and garden store. although many get sold out until spring season. You can check with E&M produce on Hayes rd (mddlfld), I also get my fish and seaweed from them. JR

10/22/2007 1:27:49 PM