By using lime aggregate, you can limit the iron and manganese in the soil, which are responsible for driving up its acidic nature. Plants thrive in soil that maintains a more moderate pH level, so adding agricultural lime helps crops grow stronger. More microbes and nutrients are able to exist in less acidic soil, providing plants with the nutrition they need. And there is still time to give your crops the benefit of this process, as the guide below explains.

What Are the Benefits of Treating Soil with Aggregate Lime?

In addition to helping manage the acidity of the soil, the calcium and magnesium in agricultural lime help improve the quality of the soil. This, in turn, strengthens the root systems of the crops. Stronger roots allow the crops to withstand harsher weather conditions, ensuring they will continue to grow until harvesting season.

Once agricultural lime has been applied to your land, it will last for several years without the need for additional treatments. This means the soil will remain healthy and chemically balanced, allowing you to continue to grow healthier crops throughout multiple growing seasons.

When Is the Best Time to Add It to Your Soil? 

Ideally, apply agricultural lime to the soil several months before planting crops that are especially sensitive to acid. Crops planted immediately after the lime has been applied will usually not benefit from the lime, so you should not expect to see results until the following season.

This is why it’s best applied in the winter months since this will give the lime enough time to drop down into the soil. Even if the lime aggregate is applied as late as February, there will still be enough time for the solution to affect the pH balance of the soil before you plant for the following season. As the ground softens in the spring, the melting snow and ice will help carry the agricultural lime deeper into the soil. 

Interested in lime aggregate treatment for your soil? For over 100 years, L.P. Stewart & Sons Inc. has been providing soil, sand, and aggregate products to farms and other customers throughout Lincoln, NE. To learn more about the high-quality agriculture lime they sell, visit their website. To speak with one of their representatives, call (402) 423-5676.