{"product_id":"plant-doctor-lime-granules-slow-release-agricultural-lime-20kg","title":"Plant Doctor Lime Granules Slow Release Agricultural Lime, 20kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlant Doctor Lime Granules are agricultural lime (calcium carbonate) in a 1 to 2mm slow-release granule, supplied in a 20kg bag. They are used to raise the pH of acidic soil so that lawns, garden beds and crops can make better use of the nutrients already in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt corrects acidity at the source.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium carbonate neutralises acidic soil and lifts the pH back towards balanced growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt frees up nutrients.\u003c\/strong\u003e As acidity falls, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium become more available, so fertiliser applied afterwards is taken up more efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt reduces toxic elements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Liming lowers the toxicity of aluminium and manganese, two elements that cause trouble in acid soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt improves the soil itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Doctor lists better soil structure and aeration, and more active beneficial microbes, among the effects of liming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest the soil first, because the rate depends on the soil type and its current pH. To raise pH by about one unit, sandy soils take 50 to 75g per sqm, loams 75 to 100g per sqm and clay soils 100 to 150g per sqm. Spread the granules evenly, work them into the topsoil where possible and water in well. Autumn and early spring are the usual times to apply. Avoid over-applying, because too large a shift in pH reduces nutrient availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcium carbonate (CaCO3), which supplies calcium and carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 20kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: slow-release granule, 1 to 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: calcium carbonate (agricultural lime)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: raising the pH of acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: lawns, gardens, pastures and broadacre farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 50 to 150g per sqm for each unit of pH, depending on soil type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"20kg","offer_id":67607398089023,"sku":"PD-LIME_20","price":78.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/plant-doctor-lime-granules-slow-release-agricultural-lime-20kg.jpg?v=1790779853","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/plant-doctor-lime-granules-slow-release-agricultural-lime-20kg","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}