Re: Lime

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• Subject: Re: Lime
• From: R* C* I* <r*@UVI.EDU>
• Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 12:47:28 -0400

At 09:46 PM 6/28/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Does anyone on the list know how I can make an accurate soil ph test after
>adding lime? I have read that the addition of limestone will through the
>test off until sufficient time has passed for it to break down. Has
>anyone had this experience?
>
>Thanks,
>
>David

The only way i know of is to wait. This is why they say to add lime in the
fall--to give it time to break down over the winter. There are some
preparations that take effect immediately, if you're in a hurry, but i don't
know anything about them.

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