If a soil sample calls for 2,000#/ac of lime, what would be the equivalent of pelletized lime per acre? Cost is a huge factor but let's say in this instance it is not a factor. Would you apply 2000#/ac of pelletized lime if you couldn't get ag lime? Or is there a certain amount of pelletized lime that is equal to 2000# of ag lime?
Pel. Lime vs. Ag Lime
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FarmerD
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Smarter people on here might have a better answer, but part of it depends on the Calcium Carbonate Equivalent of the available AG lime. CCE. In Georgia, the minimum CCE of AG lime is 85%, so you run your calculations from there, for me.
The quick answer, is on the outside of the pelletized lime bag. This shows, 2/3rds of the way down, that 1814 lbs of this product is equivalent to 2000 lbs of AG lime, with a CCE of 90.
The quick answer, is on the outside of the pelletized lime bag. This shows, 2/3rds of the way down, that 1814 lbs of this product is equivalent to 2000 lbs of AG lime, with a CCE of 90.
From all the studies I have read, there is very little difference between the two, other than spreading preferences and cost. I think pelletized lime is like 4 times as much as AG lime.
I can get 2000lbs of AG lime for $40. I have to pay I think $4 for 50 pounds of pelletized (or $160 for 2000 pounds).
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I can get 2000lbs of AG lime for $40. I have to pay I think $4 for 50 pounds of pelletized (or $160 for 2000 pounds).
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DocHolladay
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It costs more, but is easier to spread on smaller plots that most of us plant. We wanted Ag lime, but couldn't find a way to spread it evenly on small plots without having to buy specialty equipment. Quality equipment cost more than the lime.
Mennoniteman
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Powdered lime is drastically cheaper in most areas, so much so that on a small plot I'd pull on some old clothes and spread powdered bagged lime by hand out of a five gallon bucket. We've always used this method on our gardens, I wouldn't consider doing a half acre plot as a huge job. For the cost conscious you will get way more bang for your buck this way.
bigbluetruck
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Id love to get a ton of Ag lime for $40, I haven't priced it lately but it wouldn't surprise me if it was at least double or triple that, thankfully our ag fields don't need it very often
It's $24 a ton where I am in MS. Problem is no one wants to spread it for you unless you are within 10 miles of them or have row crop. They'll drop a load for you within about a 30 mile radius but it's a 27 ton min delivery. But for $24 a ton.
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