Confirm pH with Test
30 minLab or quality meter confirm pH below target for crop.
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Lab or quality meter confirm pH below target for crop.
Choose calcitic or dolomitic if magnesium low pelletized spreads easier.
Apply lbs per 1000 sq ft from lab rec incorporate shallow.
Lime slow — retest spring note pH rise gradual.
Industry best practices for lime application.
Never lime acid-loving plants — check crop first.
Pelletized lime easier on windy day.
Fall application works all winter.