FAQ

The most you can apply in one instance is 4MT per acre. If a second application is planned within the season, you could increase this to 7-8MT per acre. However, it's advisable to wait until the following year for the second application. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's rules, the land cannot assimilate more than the recommended quantity.

Ideal times to apply limestone are during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons! However, the reality is that the timing largely depends on your specific crop rotation and the ongoing activities in your fields. The Ministry of Agriculture has set forth regulations to prevent limestone spreading in the winter to circumvent issues with runoff.

The suggested spreading rate is provided by the agronomist, who bases their recommendation on a thorough analysis of the soil. They consider various factors, such as the application rate of fertilizer, the type of crop planned for planting in the following year, and the inclusion of other nutrient additives. These elements are all taken into account when formulating a recommendation.

Applying completely dry lime can be quite challenging due to its fine, flour-like consistency that is almost soup-like. Handling it can be difficult as it's extremely dusty, and given that windless days are virtually nonexistent, spreading it can often result in neighbors receiving more of the limestone than intended. From our three-decade experience in spreading, we've found that a moisture ratio of about 20% works best. This ensures that you're not hauling excess water, and it allows for efficient spreading under all conditions.

The necessity for limestone application largely hinges on the farming methods employed. For traditional farming techniques involving the use of chemical fertilizers, sprays, and GMO crops that tend to increase soil acidity, limestone needs to be applied more regularly, typically every 2 to 3 years on average. However, in the realm of organic farming where sustainable practices like enhanced crop rotation are prevalent, the need for limestone is less frequent. Here, a limestone application usually suffices every 5 to 10 years.

Agricultural lime, also called Ag Lime, agricultural limestone, garden lime or liming, is a soil additive made from pulverized limestone or chalk.

Agricultural Lime helps create optimal soil conditions for improved crop yield by adjusting pH levels and supplementing calcium.

Limestone can be used in applications for industries such as agriculture, construction, oilfield reclamation, mining, pulp and paper and sustainable farming. It can neutralize acidic soil and provide nutrients, but can also be used as a building material.

Limestone not only supports the longevity of various industries, but also contributes significantly towards a greener, more sustainable future. It has a multitude of benefits — from acting as a key ingredient in eco-friendly building materials to serving as a critical component in pollution control systems.

An acid soil is a soil with low pH levels, which can be harmful to crop growth. These often occur near disturbed oilfield sites or from overuse of chemical fertilizers in farming practices.