what kind of limestone

cannabisgreen

New Member
hi I wanted to hit my soil with lime upon transplant before bloom phase it there any particular kind or brand i should be using or is something basic at homedepot will do the trick like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Espoma-6-75-lb-Garden-Lime-100508617/203192761#.UisFJ9Kc-Fp and how should i add per US gallon thanks 1sttime in organic gardening dont wanna run into cal mag probs in flower so i figure i need 2 buff my soil soil package says ph between 5.5/6.5 it says theres lime in soil but i know lots of you like 2 add extra correct
 

Wavels

Well-Known Member
^^^ Yes
Pulverized(powdered) dolomite lime is what you want.

I use about two to three Tablespoons or so pr gal.
 

cannabisgreen

New Member
k i found a bag of ground limestone from another hydrostore the stuff u guys buy from home depot the 40 pound bags r hydrated lime mixed with dolomitelime thats why i dident buy it
 

Javadog

Well-Known Member
We use lime in mycology but have to avoid dolomitic lime
because of the Mg it contains.....but this is part of why it
is beneficial for gardening use.

Hydrated lime is the harsh stuff that burns, fast. (think of
the scene in "Fight Club" where Tyler burns his hand)

HL is very good at raising pH fast.

...but it is more likely to be crushed egg/sea shells or dolomite
that you will want to add to your plants.

Good luck,

JD
 
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