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lawn lime JoeM 08-07-2006
---> Re: lawn lime franklin.jerry08-08-2006
Posted by JoeM on August 7, 2006, 1:51 pm
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 Best type to use on a newly seeded lawn,granular or ground,and why



Posted by Steveo on August 7, 2006, 1:45 pm
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> Best type to use on a newly seeded lawn,granular or ground,and why
>
The pellets are much easier to spread since it doesn't clog the spreader as
bad as the pulverized variety. They are basically the same product
otherwise.

Posted by Stubby on August 7, 2006, 2:41 pm
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Steveo wrote:
>> Best type to use on a newly seeded lawn,granular or ground,and why
>>
> The pellets are much easier to spread since it doesn't clog the spreader as
> bad as the pulverized variety. They are basically the same product
> otherwise.

That's incorrect. The pelletized "lime" sold in big box stores is
actually limestone (calcium carbonate). Real lime from a tile/concrete
place is hydrated calcium oxide. The pelletized product is much easier
to handle. But real lime reacts much more quickly whereas limestone is
used for monuments. Acid rain certainly has caused damage to limestone
things but it takes many years.

Now, if you want a really strong base order anhydrous calcium oxide from
a chem supply house, but be careful with it because it sucks the water
out of anything it's in contact with. I'm experimenting with a cheap
compromise -- good old fashion wash lye, sodium hydroxide. It's quite
basic and should be effective at raising the pH of the lawn.

Of course, JoeM should test his soil pH before doing anything. Mix
together samples from a half dozen spots so an average is read.

Posted by Steveo on August 7, 2006, 3:18 pm
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> Steveo wrote:
> >> Best type to use on a newly seeded lawn,granular or ground,and why
> >>
> > The pellets are much easier to spread since it doesn't clog the
> > spreader as bad as the pulverized variety. They are basically the same
> > product otherwise.
>
> That's incorrect. The pelletized "lime" sold in big box stores is
> actually limestone (calcium carbonate).

No, it is correct actually.

He's speaking of agricultural lime and the difference between the
pelletized and pulverized variety's, in which case there is no difference
besides a bonding agent to hold the pellets together.

Posted by on August 7, 2006, 7:36 pm
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Steveo wrote:
> > Steveo wrote:
> > >> Best type to use on a newly seeded lawn,granular or ground,and why
> > >>
> > > The pellets are much easier to spread since it doesn't clog the
> > > spreader as bad as the pulverized variety. They are basically the same
> > > product otherwise.
> >
> > That's incorrect. The pelletized "lime" sold in big box stores is
> > actually limestone (calcium carbonate).
>
> No, it is correct actually.
>
> He's speaking of agricultural lime and the difference between the
> pelletized and pulverized variety's, in which case there is no difference
> besides a bonding agent to hold the pellets together.



I agree. The lime products associated with cement are not found at
garden shops. What you buy at the garden shop is suitable for lawns,
regardless of the form. And I agree that the pelitized form is much
easier and less messy to apply, though more expensive.


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