Spectrum Analytic Inc
1087 Jamison Rd
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(800) 321-1562
1087 Jamison Rd
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(800) 321-1562
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| * There is a correct soil pH range for all plants. When the soil pH is either below or above this range, nutrient uptake is reduced and plant performance is hurt. Therefore apply only the recommended amounts of lime (to increase the soil pH) or sulfur (to lower the soil pH). | * There is a correct soil pH range for all plants. When the soil pH is either below or above this range, nutrient uptake is reduced and plant performance is hurt. Therefore apply only the recommended amounts of lime (to increase the soil pH) or sulfur (to lower the soil pH). | ||
| - | * Split applications of lime into no more than 90 lb/1000 ft<sup>2</sup> (9 lb./100 ft<sup>2</sup>) spring & fall. | + | * Split applications of lime into no more than 40 lb/1000 ft<sup>2</sup> (4 lb./100 ft<sup>2</sup>) spring & fall. In a clay soil no more than 20 lbs/1000 ft2 in one application. Sandy soils less should be applied depending on amount of sand/clay mixture. If this is a total renovation where soil will be mixed you can apply higher amounts of lime since it will be diluted. |
| * Split applications of sulfur into no more than 10 lb/1000 ft<sup>2</sup> (1 lb./100 ft<sup>2</sup>) spring & fall. | * Split applications of sulfur into no more than 10 lb/1000 ft<sup>2</sup> (1 lb./100 ft<sup>2</sup>) spring & fall. | ||