Espoma organic traditions garden lime????

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wmstanton

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It says safer than hydrated lime (pelletized from dolomite lime)
Ive got a major deficiency caused by low ph(nute lockout) and ph of 5.5 am fixing now and is working waiting on ph up to come in.My question is Im mixing this lime in the top two inches of soil(already in middle of grow)How much should i use so its not harmful they dont need any mor problems.Bag does not have any drctns except for outside flower beds.Thanks in advance all
 
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Wolverine97

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wmstanton said:
It says safer than hydrated lime (pelletized from dolomite lime)
Ive got a major deficiency caused by low ph(nute lockout) and ph of 5.5 am fixing now and is working waiting on ph up to come in.My question is Im mixing this lime in the top two inches of soil(already in middle of grow)How much should i use so its not harmful they dont need any mor problems.Bag does not have any drctns except for outside flower beds.Thanks in advance all
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That stuff breaks down very slowly, you want pulverized dolomite lime (consistency of flour), which you can buy at most any nursery/garden center. The Espoma stuff is meant more for improving outdoor soil where it will have lots of time to break down and control PH long term.
 
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wmstanton

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I thank you i pd 5$for this little 5lb bag ok then how much to sprinkle on soil (per 1 gal of soil)next time il use this stuff up when mixing soil
 
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Wolverine97

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wmstanton said:
I thank you i pd 5$for this little 5lb bag ok then how much to sprinkle on soil (per 1 gal of soil)next time il use this stuff up when mixing soil
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It depends how fine you crush it, and your container size. It could range anywhere from two tablespoons to a cup.
 
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Wolverine97

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wmstanton said:
2 gal pots (sog) so if i sprinkle on 2 tblsps il be ok to start?And then il go from there
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IF you crush it very fine, and screen out the bigger pieces, probably. I'd mix it in your watering can or whatever, so that it penetrates deeper. Don't expect an overnight fix, it takes time.
 
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wmstanton

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Hey wolv started messing with this lime and this stuff dissolves instantly with water Bags says "for quick and easy application" I guess thats what they meant thnks for help
 
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