Pelletized Lime Help

[Bonez]

So I have a half acre plot that has some existing clover in it. I ran a soil sample through WI and am trying to figure out what pelletized lime to get to throw down. My intentions are to let the clover grow throughout the summer and then plant a fall blend for deer season. I have an acre of deergro plot start already but it’s recommended not to spray that on “growing clover”. Thanks for the help!

 

[Hoytvectrix]

Pelletized lime isn't really any better than traditional ag lime except for the fact it is much easier to spread. Typical rates for pelletized lime are between 200-300 lbs/acre (with ag lime around 2000 lbs/acre). This is mostly due to budget (pel lime is significantly more expensive), and not because that is the equivalent neutralizing value of that lime source or your soil's buffer pH. I would still spread about 300 lbs/acre for the next year or two and then re-test. You can spread the lime anytime. It will take some time to raise the pH but you should start to see it come up.

You can pick up the pelletized lime from most big box stores like menards or lowes.

 

[RGrizzzz]

When choosing a lime product, you need to understand the CCE of the product. Usually, a soil test will tell you their lime recommendation is based of a CCE of 100. If you look at the fine print of your last image, you can see the recommendations are based on 70% CCE. Adjust rates based on the CCE of the product you buy.

6. What is calcium carbonate equivalent?​

Calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) refers to the equivalent amount (pounds) of pure calcium carbonate in a ton or cubic yard of lime material. If a lime material has a NV of 85, it will have a CCE of 1,700 lbs per ton. If a source of marl has a calcium carbonate equivalent of 1,200 pounds, this means one cubic yard is as effective as 1,200 pounds of pure calcium carbonate.

Facts about Soil Acidity and Lime

Questions and answers about soil acidity and lime.

www.canr.msu.edu

 

[omicron1792]

Half acre. I would have the bed of your pickup filled with ag lime and spread with a shovel. Easiest way.

Pellet lime is fine too if you have a good spreader

 

[Bonez]

The only access I have to the plot is with a utv so I’d be using a spreader. Looks like I can get 300lbs of Pelletized lime for $40 so that may be the route I go.

 

[RGrizzzz]

The only access I have to the plot is with a utv so I’d be using a spreader. Looks like I can get 300lbs of Pelletized lime for $40 so that may be the route I go.

Do it all at once. Or at least do 500 lbs and do it spring and fall. It takes time to work so the sooner you do it, the better.

 

[SD51555]

That amount, you can do by hand. You’re already at 5.9 pH. You won’t gain anything north of 6.3 other than costs.

I’d throw on any calcitic lime you can find to the tune of 500 lbs/ac, and then throw on 300 lbs/ac of gypsum. Your calcium and sulfate levels are low.


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