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Is this dolomite lime?
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anonymousgrower
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i got the same shit man, it is full of rips though lol.
Nay!
That is a bag of Pulverized Calcitic Limestone.
Notice the percent of Magnesium- way low at 3%...
Pulverized Dolomite Limestone can be found in the same identical bag- EXCEPT for the chemical analysis panel you have photographed will have correct percentages. The description will say Pulverized Dolomitic Limestone.
You may want to visit my sticky- The Virtues of Dolomite Lime in the Organic Reference Library found above.
Good Luck
That is a bag of Pulverized Calcitic Limestone.
Notice the percent of Magnesium- way low at 3%...
Pulverized Dolomite Limestone can be found in the same identical bag- EXCEPT for the chemical analysis panel you have photographed will have correct percentages. The description will say Pulverized Dolomitic Limestone.
You may want to visit my sticky- The Virtues of Dolomite Lime in the Organic Reference Library found above.
Good Luck
It will buffer the pH but you need more magnesium. Check the hardware store and plant nurseries.
Mg 3%
MgCO3 11%
MgO 5.2%
looks like plenty of Mg to me, and a very thorough label. I imagine it would to many.
It was hard to spot on the computer but I caught it on the jphone. I use dolomite too, but I always have. Calcitic where I lived was called lawn lime and then there was quick lime.
How much does my dolomite have?
Is mgco3 water soluble? If it's calcitic, has all that been added?
If he's going to add molasses anyway (just guessing) shouldn't he just use up this bag?
MgCO3 11%
MgO 5.2%
looks like plenty of Mg to me, and a very thorough label. I imagine it would to many.
It was hard to spot on the computer but I caught it on the jphone. I use dolomite too, but I always have. Calcitic where I lived was called lawn lime and then there was quick lime.
How much does my dolomite have?
Is mgco3 water soluble? If it's calcitic, has all that been added?
If he's going to add molasses anyway (just guessing) shouldn't he just use up this bag?
Habeeb
Indeed it does.
CC
Indeed it does.
CC
Quick question about lime and pH correction . . .
I was wondering if my dolomite lime that I amended into my soil will retain more of it's pH correcting abilities if I water with pH neutral water/supplements?
What i mean is that since lime will neutralize acidic mediums/acidic water/liquids, would my lime last me longer (in terms of it's ability to correct pH) by watering with water that is pH 7.0 than it would if watering with water (or nutrient solution) that was acidic?
I was wondering if my dolomite lime that I amended into my soil will retain more of it's pH correcting abilities if I water with pH neutral water/supplements?
What i mean is that since lime will neutralize acidic mediums/acidic water/liquids, would my lime last me longer (in terms of it's ability to correct pH) by watering with water that is pH 7.0 than it would if watering with water (or nutrient solution) that was acidic?
bump . . .
anyone know about this:
anyone know about this:
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mrred
im bought some mayvillle garden and lawn lime calcium 22% magnesium 12%, isit good? any thoughts?
edit: just checked http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=123087
looks like im good with the 2:1 ratio, i got the 50 pound bag at sutherlands for $3
edit: just checked http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=123087
looks like im good with the 2:1 ratio, i got the 50 pound bag at sutherlands for $3
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mrred
how are you going correct the water diaego? with something salt based? i'd say thats bad, best to filter or use it staight because the lime helps buffer the ph, no need to adjust the water
limestone is everywhere i think, mine came from iowa and gave me the quarry it came from, the same company will sell alot of different types of lime too, look out for the 2:1 ratio
limestone is everywhere i think, mine came from iowa and gave me the quarry it came from, the same company will sell alot of different types of lime too, look out for the 2:1 ratio
Thanks for the reply. No, I actually don't correct my water as it's from a well and is pH 7 as it is. I was just wondering regarding lime and if by watering with pH balanced water I prolong the life and effectiveness of the lime's pH correcting ability. Meaning will the lime in my soil retain it's pH correcting/buffering properties longer as a result of me using only pH neutral water?
Furthermore would I reduce the longevity of it's pH buffering properties by watering with a nutrient solution that is NOT ph balanced?
I'm not really planning on doing this in practice, just wondering what the story is here I guess . . .
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vonforne
My dolomit kalk (lime) comes in at 35% mg and 55% mg. In my current grow I have mixed pulver and pellets. I used the pelleted with the coco and the pulver with the peat.
V-man
V-man
