Jun 4, 2010 #2 D Droopy Dog New Member Yes, but you need it in the form of powdered dolomite lime. This not only supplys cal/mag, but also keeps the pH in the sweet spot of 6.5-6.8. Peat based mixes especially, need lime added. DD
Yes, but you need it in the form of powdered dolomite lime. This not only supplys cal/mag, but also keeps the pH in the sweet spot of 6.5-6.8. Peat based mixes especially, need lime added. DD
Jun 4, 2010 Thread starter #3 H hippietrip New Member When you say it keeps the ph at a sweet spot does that mean I wouldn't have to ph my nute solutions because I am using the cal/mag?
When you say it keeps the ph at a sweet spot does that mean I wouldn't have to ph my nute solutions because I am using the cal/mag?
Jun 4, 2010 #4 D Droopy Dog New Member No, the lime is mixed into the promix and keeps the soil pH where it should be. It also supplys cal/mag to the plant, no need to add it to the nutes. Still should pH nute solution to 6.5 before use. DD
No, the lime is mixed into the promix and keeps the soil pH where it should be. It also supplys cal/mag to the plant, no need to add it to the nutes. Still should pH nute solution to 6.5 before use. DD
