how much dolimite lime?

cadillacp1mp

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I was just wondering how much dolomitic limeI should be using per gallon of soilless mix. I have run into issues in the past with GH Flora series lowering the ph and I would like to add the lime so the ph can not become low as easy.

Thanks
 

DR. VonDankenstine

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I was just wondering how much dolomitic limeI should be using per gallon of soilless mix. I have run into issues in the past with GH Flora series lowering the ph and I would like to add the lime so the ph can not become low as easy.

Thanks
Dolomite lime application broken down:

soil ph now in 16 ounce cup----------------------------get to 6.5 soil ph
4.0-----------------------------1 tablespoon dolomite
4.5-----------------------------3/4 tablespoon dolomite
5.0-----------------------------1/2 tablespoon dolomite
5.5-----------------------------1/4 tablespoon dolomite
6.0-----------------------------1/8 tablespoon dolomite

soil ph now in 1 gallon container------------------------get to 6.5 soil ph
4.0-----------------------------4 tablespoons dolomite
4.5-----------------------------3 tablespoons dolomite
5.0-----------------------------2 tablespoons dolomite
5.5-----------------------------1 tablespoon dolomite
6.0---------------------------1/2 tablespoon dolomite
 

cadillacp1mp

Active Member
Dolomite lime application broken down:

soil ph now in 16 ounce cup----------------------------get to 6.5 soil ph
4.0-----------------------------1 tablespoon dolomite
4.5-----------------------------3/4 tablespoon dolomite
5.0-----------------------------1/2 tablespoon dolomite
5.5-----------------------------1/4 tablespoon dolomite
6.0-----------------------------1/8 tablespoon dolomite

soil ph now in 1 gallon container------------------------get to 6.5 soil ph
4.0-----------------------------4 tablespoons dolomite
4.5-----------------------------3 tablespoons dolomite
5.0-----------------------------2 tablespoons dolomite
5.5-----------------------------1 tablespoon dolomite
6.0---------------------------1/2 tablespoon dolomite
Thanks, So how much would I use if I mixed the soil and the dolomite lime together before transplanting for preventitive measures?

Thanks
 

DR. VonDankenstine

Well-Known Member
The same:hump:----If you don't have a close idea of what your PH is now----you will need to get a cheap test kit... Don't guess your having soil PH problems!!!---The kits are under 5 bucks and will give you a good idea of where your at now. It's a little more complicated but if you go to my growing school 101 thread you will find a soil PH guide and how to correct soil PH issues with testing run-off.----Good luck...
 
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