What is an Agricultural Lime?
Agricultural lime, also called aglime, agricultural limestone, garden lime or liming, is a soil additive made from pulverized limestone or chalk.
The primary active component is calcium carbonate. Additional chemicals vary depending on the mineral source and may include calcium oxide.
Agricultural Lime Suppliers In South Africa
H Pistorius & Co is the oldest supplier of the best quality agricultural lime in South Africa. We supply agricultural lime (also known as aglime) across South Africa since 1944.
How much is agri lime?
Lime is very cheap when you consider the price of fertilizer. It costs € 27/tonne of lime spread currently depending on where in the country you are.
There may be an increase in this the way fuel is increasing. The application of lime has an influence on the availability of stored nutrients in the soil.
How many kg of lime per hectare?
The median value is 500 kg to 1500 kg, depending on the impoverishment and acidity of the soil. Calcium and magnesium granulates should be applied on a one-off basis after crops are harvested, or for several consecutive years if the soil is strongly acidic.
How long does lime last in soil?
three to four years
How long the effects of lime last will depend on the kind of lime used, total soil acidity, amount of organic matter, kind and amount of clay, and cropping and management systems used. A soil test three to four years after lime application will help provide the answer.