Corrects soil acidity and helps loosen heavy clay soils. Increases soil pH. Can be used to keep down odor and flies around stables, outhouses, etc. Supplies calcium to plants and microorganisms.
Application Rates:
Use HI-YIELD® HORTICULTURAL HYDRATED LIME to “sweeten” and help neutralize overly acidic soils around Shrubs, Flowers, Vegetables, Lawns and Potted Plants. Lime increases availability of Phosphorous, Molybdenum, and certain other elements in acid soils.
SHRUBS AND FLOWERS
Many shrubs and flowers grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soils. For soils that are too acidic, apply 1 pound per 30 square feet. Mix thoroughly into soil. Do not apply Lime on or near plants that prefer very acidic soils, such as Azaleas and Camellias.
VEGETABLES
Apply 1 pound per 30 square feet on slightly acidic, sandy soil and incorporate into top soil. For clay soils, apply 2 pounds per 30 square feet. Apply Lime 2 to 4 months before planting and incorporate thoroughly in soil. When questionable, determine the acidity of soil before application.
LAWNS
If a medium acidic soil condition exists, apply 5 pounds to 100 square feet. If strongly acidic, apply 5 pounds to 50 square feet. Best results are obtained with two applications.
POTTED PLANTS AND WINDOW BOXES
Add 1 tablespoon per each 1 gallon of water used and stir. Once a year apply this solution to plants that require a neutral or alkaline soil.
MUSHROOM CULTIVATION - COLD WATER PASTEURIZATION
Using Hydrated Lime (calcium hydroxide) for mushroom pasteurization works by raising the PH of the water with which you are hydrating your mushroom substrate.
This PH level is inhabitable for the contaminants which compete with mycelium whilst the mycelium can survive and thrive on the higher PH substrate.
Alongside this, Hydrated Lime Pasteurization has been shown to improve yields in mushrooms that can tolerate higher PH levels (such as Oyster mushrooms).
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