Raise PH: Garden Lime

Garden Lime sweetens your soil (raises the pH) to improve plant growth and maximize fertilizer performance. Natural limestone is ground into an ultra-fine powder then prilled into uniform granules for easy spreading. This allows for a rapid reaction time once applied to garden soils and lawns. Lime supplies calcium, an essential nutrient that is required for proper plant growth and development.

Ingredients: Powdered and prilled limestone

OMRI Approved (Organic Materials Review Institute)

CDFA Approved (Registered Organic Input Material)

• Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds: To prepare new gardens, apply 1-1.5 lbs per 100 square feet by evenly distributing over soil surface by hand or spreader. For soil pH maintenance, test and apply seasonally as needed.
• Trees & Shrubs: Spread ½-1 lb per 1” of trunk diameter around the base outwards to the drip line and water in well.
• To Adjust Soil pH: Most garden plants prefer a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0.  Using our Epic Soil Testing Kit before application is recommended.

• Optimal Nutrient Availability: Most plants absorb essential nutrients best when the soil pH is neutral (around 6.5 to 7.0). In highly acidic soils, certain nutrients become less available to plants, leading to deficiencies and poor growth. Garden lime raises the soil’s pH and can be used to bring it to a more neutral level.
• Healthy Microbial Activity: Soil microorganisms that decompose organic matter and contribute to soil fertility thrive in neutral pH conditions. These microbes help break down nutrients into forms that plants can more easily absorb.
• Balanced Soil Chemistry: A neutral pH helps maintain a balance of chemical elements in the soil. Extreme pH levels can cause toxic elements like aluminum and manganese to become more soluble, potentially harming plants and disrupting soil chemistry.
• Better Plant Growth: Most vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants prefer a neutral pH. Ensuring your garden soil is within this range can promote healthier, more vigorous plant growth and higher yields.
• Improved Soil Structure: Neutral pH helps maintain good soil structure, which is crucial for root development, water retention, and aeration. This ensures plants have access to the necessary oxygen and moisture.

Q: How do I know if I need this?

A: We recommend using our Epic Soil Testing Kit before adding any booster to your soil. This will help you know more about what your soil may be lacking in or need more of for optimal growing! Garden Lime is used to raise the pH level in soils with low pH levels.

Learn more

How To Lower Soil pH or Raise Soil pH

Understanding Your Soil Test Results: What Do They Mean & What To Do Next