lime info
#1
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From: Woodsboro Md USA
does any body know a type of lime that is quik acting. i want to start new food plots this spring and dont have enough time for my lime to react. do you guys have any ideas on what to plant with a high acidic tiliance????
#2
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I do not personally know of any lime that reacts quicker, but
maybe others do. In my experience, it usually takes several months
(I believe 6 months is the common answer).
That doesn't mean you can't still plant in the spring. If you can
get lime down "now", and get some good rain, then when exactly
do you plan on planting? What part of the country are you in?
What is your current ph? And what do you plan on planting?
Sorry, but additional info will help us better help you!
maybe others do. In my experience, it usually takes several months
(I believe 6 months is the common answer).
That doesn't mean you can't still plant in the spring. If you can
get lime down "now", and get some good rain, then when exactly
do you plan on planting? What part of the country are you in?
What is your current ph? And what do you plan on planting?
Sorry, but additional info will help us better help you!
#3
Nontypical Buck
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From: Delhi, NY (by way of Chenango Forks)
there is one type, butcan't remember which one. You have pulverized, granular, & peletalized. I think it was pelletalized, but not positive. If you incorporate the lime into the soil (plow or disc) time isn't nearly as long.
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#8
Typical Buck
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From: Coffeyville KS USA
Calcium Hydroxide is fast acting. It's also called "hydrated lime". it's about 6 or 8 bucks at a feed store. if you have a small plot and need something to work instantly, try a bag or two of this. i know that i mixed some up in a 15 gallon tank and sprayed it on my lawn. the wand for my sprayer leaked. the next morning most of the skin was eaten off my hands.
#9
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From: Townsend, DE US
Hydrated is what they use for mortar , it will work but you really need ground burnt limestone, we're spreading lime now on about 3,000 acres. we soil test every year and usually lime every other year. Our lime is coming out of Harrisburg, Pa and really comes out of thye spreader pretty good. You can buy ground burnt at Lowes or Walmart in 40# bags....




