Commercial
Leading agriculturalists give highest priority to the maintenance of a soil's pH.
West Coast soils are naturally acidic due to precipitation with a pH of 4.7 or less (common to Lower Mainland). The application of nitrogen based fertilizers raises the free hydrogen concentration of the soil which directly lowers the pH.
As soil becomes increasingly acidic, calcium, magnesium and potassium can be leached out of the soil.
If poor growth, loss of stand, or weeds plague your lawn, Dolomite Soil Conditioner may be the answer to your problems.
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Although necessary to assure healthy growth and colour, nitrogen fertilizers applied each spring remain at the soil surface and create strongly acid conditions in the top 1/2 inch of soil - the "Root Zone" for most lawn grass species. |
Acid precipitation of 4.7 (a typical pH) further aggravates these conditions which causes the grass to die out, and encourages the growth of acid tolerant weeds.
Residential
Ground calcitic and dolomitic limestone are the liming "products of choice" because of their overall effectiveness, low cost and ease of handling (non-toxic/non-burning).
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Although necessary to assure healthy growth and colour, nitrogen fertilizers applied each spring remain at the soil surface and create strong acid conditions in the top 1/2 inch of soil - the "Root Zone" for most lawn grass species. |
Dolomite Soil Conditioner
For greener, more vigorous grass stands in public and residential areas. -for healthier lawns and gardens.
Directions for Applying
Obtain a soil analysis and apply anytime at a rate of approx. 20k/100m and water in thoroughly.
Definition of Dolomite
A limestone containing in excess of 40% magnesium carbonate.
Typical chemical analysis of Imasco Dolomite
| Typical Chemical Analysis of Imasco Dolomite |
| Calcium Carbonate |
54.6% |
| Magnesium Carbonate |
41.5% |
| Neutralizing Value as CaCO3 Equivalent |
103.8% |
What is the pH of your soil?
| What is the pH of your soil? |
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Acid |
Basic |
| pH Values |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 (Neutral) |
7 |
8 |
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Extreme
Weak Strong |
Dolomite Soil Conditioner is the most effective neutralizing conditioner for acidic soil and provides magnesium, an essential plant nutrient.
Optimum Plant pH Levels
Alfalfa
Alseke clover
Apple
Asparagus
Barley
Bean
Beet
Beet, sugar
Blueberry
Bluegrass, Kentucky
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrot
Caulifower
Celery
Cherry
Clover
Corn
Cranberry
Cucumber
Flax
Grass, orchard
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6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
5.3-6.0
5.8-7.0
6.0-8.0
5.0-6.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-8.0
5.3-6.0
5.5-6.6
6.0-6.5
6.0-8.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
4.0-5.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-8.0
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Grape
Kale
Lettuce
Oats
Onion
Parsnip
Pea, common
Peach
Pear
Plum
Potato
Raspberry
Redtop
Rye
Spinach
Strawberry
Timothy
Tomato
Turnip
Vetch
Wheat
Walnut
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6.0-8.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-8.0
4.8-5.4
5.0-6.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
6.5-7.0
5.0-6.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-8.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-7.0
6.0-8.0
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Keep it properly adjusted with the timely application of Dolomite Soil Conditioner.
Available Gradations of Dolomite
| Available Size Gradations of Dolomite Soil Conditioner |
| Size Designation |
Specifications |
| #20 |
100% Passing 14 Mesh
20% Passing 100 Mesh |
| For professional use in an annual or semi-annual program. Best for use in a broadcast spreader. |
| #00 |
100% Passing 14 Mesh
40% Passing 100 Mesh |
| A good general purpose soil dressing combining short and long term neutralizing value. |
| #30 |
100% Passing 35 Mesh
65% Passing 60 Mesh |
| Fast acting but still free flowing for use in drop spreaders. |
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