How much dolomite lime should i apply.

I couldn't afford the barkless soil with lime, worm castings and perlite at the time so i bought a $10 bag of outdoor tub mix discounted to $3 and added perlite.

I don't have a soil pH tester but i do have pH test strips and the runoff is at 5 and the tap water is at 7 so
clearly there are some problems with this soil. My plant is suffering from deficiency's as well evident in the
leaves.

How many tablespoons would you recommend for this size pot???

I have yates dolomite lime

Dolomite Lime is a slow release buffer , its best to mix a teaspoon with water if your soil is acidic and top dress with a few as well ...

ProfessorPotSnob said:

Dolomite Lime is a slow release buffer , its best to mix a teaspoon with water if your soil is acidic and top dress with a few as well ...

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I'll do that.

...I thought I read a few threads back when that question was brought up and I remember reading 1 tbls per gal of pot size. ?

Cobnobuler said:

...I thought I read a few threads back when that question was brought up and I remember reading 1 tbls per gal of pot size. ?

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I covered the top with 3 teaspoons, added one to some water and watered it all in. I forgot to flush it though.

I'll do that when the soil is dry i guess.

dimebong said:

I covered the top with 3 teaspoons, added one to some water and watered it all in. I forgot to flush it though.I'll do that when the soil is dry i guess.

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How did this work out for you? I have sunshine mix 4 and already have them potted. Wanting to know if top dress with lime will work. Thanks.

Cobnobuler said:

...I thought I read a few threads back when that question was brought up and I remember reading 1 tbls per gal of pot size. ?

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Correct, but you can go up to 2 tbls per gallon if it's premixed.

Just make sure it's not the hydrated lime. That shit is bad for you

dimebong said:

I covered the top with 3 teaspoons, added one to some water and watered it all in. I forgot to flush it though.I'll do that when the soil is dry i guess.

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It's hard to over apply lime, but easy enough to UNDER apply it.You should apply 2 TBL/gallon of container size. 3tsp=1tbl. If those are 1 gallon pots, you are still under applied. If they are larger, you are WAY under. For example, a 3 gallon pot would need 6tbl or 18tsp of lime.Regular waterings will work it in, no need to flush. Just water till you have good run off.Wet