Dolomite lime- same as CalMag?

VirginHarvester · Jul 15, 2008

So I bought some Espoma dolomite lime and it is made of magnesium and calcium. Can this replace CalMag and Epsom salt?

Garden Lime - Espoma Natural Gardening Solutions

I am only using it to add a little calcium and magnesium and keep the soil balanced. Any recommendations on how much to use per gallon water just to boost the soil quality a little?

Thanks.

VirginHarvester · Jul 16, 2008

Ok, so does anyone know how long it takes for dolomite added by watering to start helping correct ph and add magnesium and calcium to a plant?

Also, do the symptoms of mag/cal deficiency disappear or just stop progressing when it's working?

Thanks.

trapper · Jul 17, 2008

i use dolmite lime in my soil it works right away first feeding,but you still have to ph your feedings,i dont know about your stuff because depending on what nutes you are useing they have alot of cal/mag in them usually enough to keep your plant healthy.

EyezofSnake · Jul 18, 2008

VirginHarvester said:
So I bought some Espoma dolomite lime and it is made of magnesium and calcium. Can this replace CalMag and Epsom salt?

Garden Lime - Espoma Natural Gardening Solutions

I am only using it to add a little calcium and magnesium and keep the soil balanced. Any recommendations on how much to use per gallon water just to boost the soil quality a little?

Thanks.

1 tsp per gallon of water

VirginHarvester · Jul 18, 2008

Should I ph the water before or after I add the dolomite or is that not necessary because it's a ph balancer?

Thanks.

Dolomite lime- same as CalMag?

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