When to introduce lime into soil
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Catherine Smith on Jan 12, 2014You need to get a soil test before you add any amendments for the maximum crop yield. Contact your local extension office (found under government in the phone book). They can provide you with a soil testing kit with directions on how to use it. You can take the samples and send it to your state lab for analysis. The fee is nominal, it's $10 here in VA. That will give you a detailed picture of exactly which amendments you need and how much. And your extension agent can answer any questions you might have on that, that service is free you already pay for it with your tax dollars. There are also commercial kits available from many of the big box store, the results are not as detailed, but can give you a good idea on the best way to proceed. If you just put in that raised bed last year and used good soil, I doubt you'll need to add much of anything.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jan 12, 2014Please do follow Catherine's advice and get a soil test. A basic test in Missouri costs $10 and samples should be submitted to you local extension office. You can find the one closest to you here: http://extension.missouri.edu/directory/Places.aspxHelpful Reply
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Karen Epps on Jan 12, 2014Thanks so much! i love Hometalk.....Helpful Reply
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Grant Enterprises South on Jan 12, 2014I've been in the dirt business for too long !! LOL You an lime the soil any time !! Mostly done in the spring or when your planting grass. Too sweet soil is not a problem with grass, you can tell by looking at the grass if it needs lime.Helpful Reply
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Grant Enterprises South on Jan 12, 2014As to gardening a soil test is a good idea, and your tomato plants like acid soil so no lime around them. Evergreens also don't like sweet soil. Lime really is used to sweeten the soil.Helpful Reply
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Grant Enterprises South on Jan 13, 2014You win but the powdered stuff gets in the soil quicker !! Don't think it takes that long to work. Don't recommend trying to spread the ground lime in windy weather helps to stop it from getting all over you.Helpful Reply
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