On 12/12/04 18:34, in article ,
"Rod" wrote:
snip Not much to add to what's already been said except do base your use
of
lime on evidence from pH tests and don't overdo it - especially
hydrated lime, an excess of Calcium can cause problems like rendering
some minor nutrients unavailable. This is a particular problem with
brassicas like caulis. Dolomite (Magnesian) limestone which is a
variable mix of Calcium and Magnesium carbonates etc is useful where
you want to get the pH up without overdoing the Calcium.

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Doesn't too much lime in the soil give potatoes scab?
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