DOES YOUR GARDEN NEED LIME?

DOES YOUR GARDEN NEED LIME?
What is Lime?
Lime is a soil amendment made by grinding limestone, a naturally occurring type of rock that is very high in calcium. Two types of lime are commonly used in gardens , agricultural lime and dolomitic lime. Agricultural lime, also sold as garden lime, is made from calcium carbonate. This type of limestone can be found in you local garden center. so does your garden need it?
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[@I_am_a_Lostsoul]

It helped my tomatoes!!

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

It’s a very great follow up from what we saw a deer shed great job John

[@Devildog]

Thank you for the information John. I will have to get me one of those testers.

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

I made the same mistake years ago John. I kept seeing folks add lime to the soil so I followed suit. I soon learned about testing the soil.

[@dopaminey9946]

Best video about soil PH I have watched. Made it so clear especially how to use the gadget!

[@WILLITGROW]

Thank you for the visit.im glad it was helpful.if you have not subscribed I would ask you do.. thank you.dopa

[@dopaminey9946]

@@WILLITGROW I did subscribe. From Canada zone 6.

[@cindynielson4231]

Thanks John, great info. I am ordering that handy dandy gadget now. 👍🌱

[@zaynab2085]

Most informative video about pH. Thank you!

[@WILLITGROW]

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[@StockingMyPantry]

Wow, this was very hepful. I'm going to check out that meter and check my soil. Appreciate the help!

[@FrankAndTinaOfficial]

Great information I did not know that.

[@adedaspillai551]

Great video mate! I have subscribed.

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Great info I need to get one of those and check my gardens. I always new about that and don't think i have a problem but it is good to keep on top of the soil. Thanks again John have a great day.

[@CrazyPicklersgaming]

Great gardening information

[@yahseek]

Great vid. Thanks

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

Thank you John. I have that one bed that is giving me a fit and I was wondering about ph. Thanks for the meter link. Take care and have a blessed week.

[@ErnieHatmaker]

It made a huge difference in ours!

[@Larkz0717]

Glad I found this.. in the process of putting in multiple raised beds this year and I would have added lime from the get go.. now I'll wait and get a meter!

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Well explained. Thanks

[@Angieslifeandmorereloaded]

Great info John! We use lime in the yard, but never used it much in the gardens. I can't even say we tested the soil at our old place. Hope to be better prepared next year. The move kicked our butts this year. Otherwise, I'd have had a huge garden! Lol Take Care, Wild Man! God Bless! (PS, I watch, but sometimes, I miss commenting on everyone 😉)

[@peterjames9610]

Perfect, great info thanks, I’ve been winging it for years and now having soil problems

[@WILLITGROW]

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[@adamnewbould256]

Getting a ph tester tomorrow.. thanks for the information 👍

[@WILLITGROW]

great idea adam..please subscribe if you have not done yet..stay safe. JOHN

[@GailsSouthernLiving]

Great information.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Great video thank you 😊

[@tajayyoungblood6760]

Nice video💯💯🔔

[@VoonChile]

Great information. I love my ph gadget!!! I have used it in all my beds, ground, and containers!!!

[@debraarizona4809]

Great video ver helpful info!! I appreciate you showing how to use the meter, it really works!! Thanks for sharing😃👍 New subscriber from Phx,Az🌞

[@WILLITGROW]

thank you debra welcome to the channel..

[@UniqueMixupTimeandNews8663]

Wonderful Vlog I really enjoy this I have to buy myself one of this tool

[@TouristPlaces]

Great information my friend.

[@WILLITGROW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@UniqueMixupTimeandNews8663]

Keep the connection

[@mytinyretirement]

I'll have to get one of those for next season.

[@TimLeary-rw3oq]

Thankx dude

[@surinderpalaujla2281]

Very good information

[@Drgmixvlogs]

Very good information stay connected my new friend stay safe always

[@thaiudoninternational7304]

Thanks

[@doodlesanddigs7968]

Very helpful information! Thank you friend! Soil science, baby! I wonder what would make a soil naturally tend toward alkaline on its own? Good thing we have lime to do it ourselves! I love the data and science of gardening! Wow! Your corn is massive!!! Super cool; I'm going to get a ph meter. I was wondering about doing it in different spots! haha!! Good job! This was a wonderfully helpful video! Thank you!

[@homesteadaquarius]

Great explanation of PH in the soil John. So many people do not have any idea about it. You gave folks a better understanding. Just like salt you can always add more but its hard to take it out.

[@WILLITGROW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimhenderson6487]

Thank you sir

[@tarrahwilliford957]

Thank you so much for the information!! I live in Georgia and my soil is sand and HARD red clay. I have tilled it for the last 2 years adding compost and garden soil but my plants NEVER produce like the should. My brother suggested to use lime and so I found your video and all I can say is THANK YOU for explaining it to where I can understand EXACTLY how to make my garden as beautiful as yours!!! Please share any other videos you have especially for someone who lives down south like I do!!! Awesome job 😎😊🙏💜🦋💙

[@WILLITGROW]

im glad i can help there are lots more videos coming become a channel subscriber to get all the new ones..

[@qualqui]

Very Interesting and helpful info you share with us John, before I'd begin asking dumb questions I rewatched the video and now all clear Acidic is 1 to 7 and Alkaline is 7 to 14, veggies prefer 6.5 to 7.0 so the conclusion here is if the soil ph is 5.5 you add the correct amount of sweet lime to get it up to 6.5. I had heard Blueberries love acidic soil, but just a few hours ago Jason Avers chatted in his 'stream, not necessarily so, they do well at 6.5 ph. Thank you as always Portugues Man O'War, liked and thank you for sharing the amazon link for getting the ph tester. Oh and btw, that TALL corn you had there, is that the Azorean Corn? Whew, coupla months ago I watched a video of a Hopi man with his corn and his is midget sized, only 3 ft. tall, but I guess its because Ankhima's in northern AZ and the Azores and back east get more than ample rainfall.Oops sorry for the long comment John, take care and greetings to Miss Dani and you. :)

[@abdulazisramzan8251]

Great, I need a soil PH tester, before I can put the lime [you know very well this lime does not grow on trees]. Thank you John, I love this.

[@WILLITGROW]

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[@MsFreethepeople]

thanks!

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

I throw a handful in the hole with the plant and fertizer when I plant to mask the odor. Otherwide my plants get dug up. The ph is 5.5 though. Hope I'm not screwing up!

[@twan5109]

From nacon....I love your content keep up the good work hope you return

[@korzer]

Notoriously unreliable electronic soil pH testers from Amazon lol

[@thedixonway]

Great info John. I love my PH / moisture tester. One thing a soil test from your local cooperative or ag fertilizer supplier will tell you is potassium, sulphur, nitrogen levels as well. Well worth the small fee.

[@raeray8245]

I was compelled to go buy 12 bags of lime today in the Jan nh winter cold- bc I KNOW thats what the problem is! haha- TY!

[@kettlybeauty-full7372]

New support

[@BestyetJourney]

🤗🌍vary helpful

[@GrowSomethinwithJeff]

Very good information, what do you do to add calcium to your beds?

[@Hatfield_Country]

Good video. I'm gonna test my soil when my garden is done this year, but I suspect it needs some lime.

[@WILLITGROW]

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[@Hatfield_Country]

@@WILLITGROW subbed!

[@KATambay101]

New friend here

[@warrenpeas]

where can we buy the tester i dont see it linked.

[@Littleking1985]

Oh good I have that same ph reader. I was wondering if it works good.

[@WILLITGROW]

thank for your visit i appreciate the support.. if you have not subscribed to the channel i would kindly ask you do..if you have any questions in the future please feel free to ask..once again thank you for stopping in..stay safe.

[@SaltyFarm]

If you add gypsum and dolomite lime to your soil, it will act as a buffer for your soil. Especially if you’re growing organically in living soil, you will not need to ph your water, your soil will do it for you. If you want to PH your water, don’t wait until it’s in your soil, get a water tester, not a soil meter like this guy has. They are much much more accurate as long as you calibrate it regularly.

[@melodiewood1315]

I don't see the PH Meter in your Amazon store ? Thanks

[@jbreshLSU]

I just received the identical pH tester today and tried it in my raised beds. I get a higher pH within the top 4 inches of soil and more acidic the deeper I go. At what depth do I need to insert the probe for an accurate reading?

[@WILLITGROW]

hello j 6 inches is plenty deep. thank you for the visit consider watching more videos here..hope this helps.

[@netm203]

Supposed to get about an inch of rain on Sunday. Front yard needs 20lb every 1,000sqft. Should I apply before rainfall?

[@WILLITGROW]

hello net m. if your yard is flat with no run off it's ok to apply.it will actually help it establish..but if you have down hill yard then i would wait..

[@WILLITGROW]

thank for your visit i appreciate the support.. if you have not subscribed to the channel i would kindly ask you do..if you have any questions in the future please feel free to ask..once again thank you for stopping in..stay safe.

[@netm203]

@@WILLITGROW flat and subscribed. Thanks sir

[@BaloosCluesOriginal]

@@netm203 I try to put it down on my mother-in-law's lawn before a good rainfall. It definitely helps when you have a flat yard. The lime makes a huge difference. Good luck with yours!

[@northumberlandacres]

You get French labelled thing there?

[@wildedibles819]

Great job

[@reptiloidx8942]

Helo there . I got clay like soil which is well over 7 on the scale in sum cases is over 8 . Drainage is totally not good . But will the lime work in my case ?

[@WILLITGROW]

if your soil is that high you should not add lime i would add sulfur to bring it down..wood ashes is a great sulfur source

[@andrewbee82]

Hi man, I’ve got a question. I have a bag of dolomite like. It says on the label that 1gr/liter of soil (in pots) raise soil ph by 1 point. So 10 liter pots need 10 gr of dolomite to move ph from 6 to 7. I’d like to understand if DL can raise ph over 7 or no metter how much you mix in the soil, max ph will always be 7 (neutral). I want to provide calmag but I fear to mix too much and fuck up soil ph that is already a good 6.2 Thanx

[@WILLITGROW]

andrew if your soil at this point is at 6.2 i would not mess with it much.i would add very little lime at this point and test ph again in 3 months.little at a time.hope this helps.if you have not subscribed to the channel please do.thank you.

[@andrewbee82]

@@WILLITGROW soil is 6.2 out of the bag (biobizz) and I wanted to add calmag at the start so I added 1gr/l dolomite lime fine powder mixed in the soil. After 2 months my runoff was 7,4 ph with an input of 6,4 water. So my doubt is that dolomite raised ph to a 7.5 maybe...is it possible go over 7? What is DL ph?

[@Trust_but_Verify]

How come that PH meter has quite a few bad reviews? Does your meter still work?

[@WILLITGROW]

thank for your visit i appreciate the support.. if you have not subscribed to the channel i would kindly ask you do..if you have any questions in the future please feel free to ask..once again thank you for stopping in..stay safe.

[@WILLITGROW]

i'm not sure whay but mine does still work and i love it..

[@zaynab2085]

FYI: your Amazon link doesn’t work anymore.

[@WILLITGROW]

silvia thank you i will go back in and refresh.

[@Laurel-Crowned]

I just purchased one of those from ebay and no matter what soil I put it in it reads 4.5. Potted plants I just bought and my regular clay soil😕

[@thebullwhisperer916]

How to add lime with groceries

[@josephponda909]

The PH level of my soil is 5.3 and slightly acidic, so do i need to add a large quantity to my soil?

[@WILLITGROW]

jose at 5.3 i would not add any at this point.

[@josephponda909]

@@WILLITGROW I want to grow tomato, Capsicum and habanero pepper on that soil. We had blossom end rot in the tomato we grew few months ago, and some places did show PH 4.97, 5.1, 5.3

[@WILLITGROW]

ok with that being said.add some lime to your growing area now. for your BER rot problem when you plant your tomatoes add some calsium to the hole that will stop it.i do have a video on that.good luck@@josephponda909

[@pikeman1951]

I may be a bit dense or may be a bit impatient does lime raise or lower the pH?

[@WILLITGROW]

lime raises PH

[@pikeman1951]

Thanks

[@spencerlockwood9578]

How do you figure out how much to add no instructions

[@WILLITGROW]

hi spencer if i need to add it to my soil i use 1 cup per 10 square feet...hope this helps sir. but remember test your PH first..

[@spencerlockwood9578]

Yes sir thanks a lot

[@qualservfs]

Another youtuber made a hole and wet it before use PH meter. I wonder...

[@tinawilliams9775]

The link for the meter is no longer valid. Could you tell me the brand and model if possible? Thank you!!

[@WILLITGROW]

try this--www.amazon.com/Temperature-Moisture-Measuring-Gardening-Flowers/dp/B08XM6WBSY/ref=sr_1_57?crid=3SZ3QJX2XQ45E&dchild=1&keywords=soil+ph+test+kit&qid=1618609982&sprefix=soil%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-57

[@WILLITGROW]

thank you for letting me know..please subscribe and follow along.

[@tinawilliams9775]

@@WILLITGROW Thank you very much and the new link worked. I have subscribed!

[@getprobed838]

so dont jam the ph all they way up to 14?

[@WILLITGROW]

that is correct. keep your PH between 6 and 7. i keep mine around 6.5..good luck.

[@WILLITGROW]

if you have not subscribed please do.thank you

[@pikeman1951]

One more thing if you’re bear with me my pH meter says I’m at eight what’s the best way to get it to 6.5. Thanks a bunch

[@WILLITGROW]

you may add sulpher a little at a time till you get there i use wood ashes

[@pikeman1951]

@@WILLITGROW thanks

[@kaansun7337]

Where can I buy this lime ?

[@WILLITGROW]

hello kaan you can get this lime at your local walmart..or nursery..hope this helps.

[@WILLITGROW]

thank for your visit i appreciate the support.. if you have not subscribed to the channel i would kindly ask you do..if you have any questions in the future please feel free to ask..once again thank you for stopping in..stay safe.

[@Careless932]

Hi, John! What if my garden soil is higher than 7? What can I do about it?

[@WILLITGROW]

hello jun if that's the case you need to add some kind of sulfur to bring it back down..wood ashes is great for that.

[@Careless932]

@@WILLITGROW Thank you so much!! Nice weekend

[@mikethecaveman90]

? Haven't tested ph

[@ninalee4483]

Does this work on grapefruit tree that are super sour? I'm looking to find something to help make the tree bear sweeter grapefruits.

[@WILLITGROW]

hi nina lime is just a soil sweetener it will not change the flavor of your fruits.