On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 David Hill wrote:

On 25/10/2012 20:29, David Rance wrote:
On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 David Hill wrote:

I am wondering what effect a liberal dose of ground limestone as well
as a load of limestone gravel would have on an acid soil, with an eye
to making it more suitable for grapes.

It would need to be done every year as it would leach away.

David


If you just limed the soil I would agree with you, but ground limestone
lasts for several years whilst limestone gravel (or chippings) will
stay in the soil for 30 or more years.

Ah, I wasn't aware of that.

David

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