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Lime Application
How long after I apply an application of Lime (dolomite) pellets should I
wait to seed and fertilize a lawn. Thanks in advance. |
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"jesse james" wrote in message ... How long after I apply an application of Lime (dolomite) pellets should I wait to seed and fertilize a lawn. That's actually limestone (CaCO3), pulverized granite. It is very, very slow to react -- 6 months to a year. So you can seed right after applying the limestone. But, unless you purchase the new pre-emergent crabgrass killer, it will kill your grass seed. Pick one or the other, this year at least. Now, if you really want to change the pH of your soil, buy some anhydrous lime (CaO). They use it to mix cement, so call a cement company. Be careful with it because it is very basic and will suck water out of darned near anything -- skin included. A thin dusting is all you should put down. People used to have a bucket of lime in the privy for odor control because it is so reactive. We used it to renew the lines on the football field and it was the chemical of choice for murders who wanted to dispose of a body! ("What evil lurks in the hearts of man? The Shadow knows....") You might also consider applying some gypsum (CaSO3). This binds to the clay in your soil and lets water flow. But it has little effect on the pH. |
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"jesse james" wrote in message ... How long after I apply an application of Lime (dolomite) pellets should I wait to seed and fertilize a lawn. If you seed too soon after applying lime, the seed will all die. You should wait at least 5 minutes before seeding. Bob :-) |
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"jesse james" wrote in message ... How long after I apply an application of Lime (dolomite) pellets should I wait to seed and fertilize a lawn. If you seed too soon after applying lime, the seed will all die. You should wait at least 5 minutes before seeding. Bob :-) |
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"jesse james" wrote in message ... How long after I apply an application of Lime (dolomite) pellets should I wait to seed and fertilize a lawn. If you seed too soon after applying lime, the seed will all die. You should wait at least 5 minutes before seeding. Bob :-) |
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"jesse james" wrote in message ... How long after I apply an application of Lime (dolomite) pellets should I wait to seed and fertilize a lawn. If you seed too soon after applying lime, the seed will all die. You should wait at least 5 minutes before seeding. Bob :-) |
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