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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 8:55:48 PM
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Can anyone tell me where I should put this lime. Do I mix it in with the dirt? Or, do I just powder it on the top? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 10:47:15 AM
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I usually just broadcast mine over my garden spot then till it into the soil.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 3:21:32 PM
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Thanks, Sarah. I've never put lime in, but this year I'll give it a try.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 4:02:31 PM
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Before you add soil ammendments like lime, it's best to test your ph. If you add lime and don't need it can really hurt your garden.
Blessings, Sheri
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Rea231
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
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Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 2:00:59 PM
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I use the ashed from the woodstove instead of lime.
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
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Mary Ann Newcomer
Farmgirl in Training
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Mary Ann
Boise
ID
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 12:42:24 PM
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Boy howdy, do I want to echo what Sheri and Heather said. It is worth every penny to have your soil tested before adding ANYTHING to it. In the west, we rarely need lime or wood ash. They can be very problematic. That has been one of the big issues (in Idaho/locally) with the Square Foot Gardening book. He recommends a specific recipe for the soil which calls for lime. It is totally wrong for our area.
Farmgirl w/a city garden, Dirt Diva on the radio. Sister chick #246
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 7:43:36 PM
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Thank y'all so much for the information. We will check the ph.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Lime in the Garden Soil
