Liquid Lime/Calcium Anybody tried it?

[Lineman North Florida]

I have one hayfield that needs the soil sweetened and have been seeing these adds about the benefits of the liquid lime/calcium and while I realize nothing can probably beat dolomite in the long run I'm curious has anyone tried this stuff? And if so what were your results? Thanks. Charlie.

 

[1 Old Man]

I'd be interested too. IF someone who has actually used this type product could
post crop results good or bad. Thanks in advance.

 

[USMC43]

I have only seen it used where things were neglected and a rescue was needed immediately

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I have only seen it used where things were neglected and a rescue was needed immediately

What were the results?

 

[USMC43]

It corrected the ph in just a few weeks. but not long lasting nor deep. It was applied to some abused ground my uncle rented and needed help to be used as a pasture for a few years

Regular ag lime last for 3 years but only releases a 1/3 per year but is a hell of a lot cheaper. We applied ag lime the following month for the long run.

I don’t know if it would have much of an effect with deep rooted plants like alfalfa

 

[Lineman North Florida]

It corrected the ph in just a few weeks. but not long lasting nor deep. It was applied to some abused ground my uncle rented and needed help to be used as a pasture for a few years

Regular ag lime last for 3 years but only releases a 1/3 per year but is a hell of a lot cheaper. We applied ag lime the following month for the long run.

I don’t know if it would have much of an effect with deep rooted plants like alfalfa

Thanks, appreciate the input.

 

[LHF2019]

At a class I went to this topic was discussed. If you want immediate results on rented ground then it might be an option however it really is not a practical product or cost effective solution

 

[Hay Dude]

I’ve used it in the past. Seemed to work fine. I “road lime” now.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Well I am seriously thinking about trying it in the one 17 acre coastal field, talked to the rep he gave me a price of $16.00 per acre.

 

[japody]

Well I am seriously thinking about trying it in the one 17 acre coastal field, talked to the rep he gave me a price of $16.00 per acre.

Seems cheap for short term action. I paid almost $70/ton to have ag lime spread in November.