Coopers Dolomite Lime 25kg

Dolomite Lime is used when you require both calcium and magnesium added into your soil.

What are the benefits of using Dolomite Lime?

Increases soil pH allowing more nutrients to be available to the plant.

Has Magnesium which is important for plants.

Helps to improve the physical condition of the soil.

Stimulates microbial activity.

Reduces aluminium and other metal toxicities

Which Plants Like Dolomite?

You can use dolomite lime on any plants that require neutral soil, as this amendment can be used to fix acidic soil. If your soil is already more on the neutral side, you can add it for plants that prefer alkaline soil.

For example, alkaline soil is preferred by plants such as lilacs, photinias, asparagus, beets, and brussels sprouts.

You can also use dolomite lime when a bit more calcium and magnesium are in demand. Certain fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, require more calcium as they grow. Dolomite lime will provide both calcium and magnesium, making it beneficial for other vegetables like parsnips, onions, beans, and garlic, too.

Even fruit trees like apple trees benefit from the addition of dolomite lime, which will make it easier for them to set and ripen abundant fruits.

There are some plants that don’t benefit quite as much from dolomite lime, too. Try not to add this amendment if you are growing plants that prefer acidic soil, such as Japanese maples, magnolias, rhododendrons, and grapes. Raspberries and strawberries aren’t fond of alkaline soil, either so dolomite lime might not be a good fit for them.