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question about lime
Tue 15-Mar-11
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chucks mum
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How soon after putting down lime can I plant my brassicas?

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Sorry!! having a senior moment. My Ph is 7 do I need to lime for Brassicas. Getting back to basics I know but I am a newbie.

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Hi Pat, this website recommends 'a few weeks' after adding lime before sowing. Have a read, but they suggest 'most plants benefit in soil with a pH of 6.5 - 6.8'.

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Brassicas are best pH 6-7, so I wouldn't bother adding lime as that will make the pH higher. The higher the pH the more alkai the soil and lime is an alkali. cheers

 

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