Question about liming
Why do instructions for liming state that the lime should be left on top
of the soil and not worked in? There must be a good reason but blowed if I can see it. If it was stated that it was not necessary to mix it in I could understand. |
Question about liming
"Broadback" wrote in message
... Why do instructions for liming state that the lime should be left on top of the soil and not worked in? There must be a good reason but blowed if I can see it. If it was stated that it was not necessary to mix it in I could understand. It isn't compulsory, it's just useful to do it that way if you have a heavy soil, it helps to flocculate the grains and give a better soil structure. If all you want is to raise or maintain the pH then you can work it in. I imagine weathering would also make it a bit kinder for young roots if there's any residual Calcium oxide or other caustic impurities in the lime. -- Rod My real address is rodtheweedygardeneratmyweedyisp Just remove the weedy bits and transplant the appropriate symbol at. |
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