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jimihendrix1

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When I use Lime, I use a combination of.
Calcitic, and Dolomitic.
Calcitic is best for faster PH changes, and Dolomite stabilizes the PH, over a longer period of time, as it is much slower, to break down.
And, of course, the Calcitic, is a better source of Calcium, and Dolomite, is a better source of Magnesium.

Here is NE-Ky, the soil outside, is hard clay, and rocky, and to much Dolomite can turn the soil, into concrete. Used sparingly, if at all.
Premier products, who make Promix BX-HP, and others, use a ratio of 2/3 Calcitic Lime, to 1/3 Parts Dolomite. Sphagnum Moss base.
When making my own medium, I usually use Sphagnum Moss, and Calcitic, and Dolomite, as my Calcium, and Magnesium sources, because the inert medium is nil of both Calcium, and Magnesium, so both are supplemented.
Baker Lime
https://www.bakerlime.com/calcitic-lime-vs-dolomite-lime

Dolomitic Lime vs. Calcitic Lime for Lawns - Baker Lime
 

skink#1

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When I use Lime, I use a combination of.
Calcitic, and Dolomitic.
Calcitic is best for faster PH changes, and Dolomite stabilizes the PH, over a longer period of time, as it is much slower, to break down.
And, of course, the Calcitic, is a better source of Calcium, and Dolomite, is a better source of Magnesium.

Here is NE-Ky, the soil outside, is hard clay, and rocky, and to much Dolomite can turn the soil, into concrete. Used sparingly, if at all.
Premier products, who make Promix BX-HP, and others, use a ratio of 2/3 Calcitic Lime, to 1/3 Parts Dolomite. Sphagnum Moss base.
When making my own medium, I usually use Sphagnum Moss, and Calcitic, and Dolomite, as my Calcium, and Magnesium sources, because the inert medium is nil of both Calcium, and Magnesium, so both are supplemented.
Baker Lime
https://www.bakerlime.com/calcitic-lime-vs-dolomite-lime

Dolomitic Lime vs. Calcitic Lime for Lawns - Baker Lime
Interesting, last time I used about 3/4 Oyster Shell to 1/4 Dolomite.
 

skink#1

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Interesting, last time I used about 3/4 Oyster Shell to 1/4 Dolomite.
I like Premier Peat Moss for starting from scratch. Out in the country G&G Ace hardware had Premier Peat and ProMix BX. I like HP and used it this time , didn't even add rice hulls though I have plenty. I used some Happy Frog last time with rice hulls added and I thought it did very well.
 
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