{"product_id":"granular-limestone-99-calcium-carbonate-soil-amendment","title":"Granular Limestone Calcium Carbonate Soil Amendment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a granular limestone soil amendment that is carefully crushed and screened to give a consistent, finely granulated product that spreads well and works effectively. It naturally neutralises soil acidity, and its high neutralising value of 55.6% combined with fine granulation means it starts working faster than more coarsely ground liming products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranular limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed and screened for a consistent, fine granulation with excellent spreadability and efficacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralises soil acidity naturally by reducing the quantity of acidifying free hydrogen ions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh neutralising value of 55.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine granulation acts faster than more coarsely ground liming products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all turf, including fine turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time soils can become more acidic through both natural and management processes, such as the acidifying effect of rainfall and the use of fertilisers. As acidity rises, nutrients become less available and plant health can decline. This limestone counteracts that by neutralising the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow a laboratory recommended liming requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amount needed depends on the current and target pH and on the soil type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit individual applications to:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50-120 g\/m² for established turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50-1000 g\/m² for pre-seeding or other areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat annually or biannually until the requirement has been reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn larger areas, use a broadcast spreader to help apply it evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn non-turfed areas or before seeding, work it into the top 15-20 cm of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn established turf and borders, broadcast onto a dry surface. If no rain is forecast, irrigate with 25 mm of water to wash it off the plants and into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, incorporate it into the soil up to six months before seeding so the neutralisation process has time to take place. On established turfgrass and borders it can be applied at any time of year, although it is most effective when applied in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage calendar:\u003c\/strong\u003e January to December (suitable in every month).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManaged amenity turf:\u003c\/strong\u003e frequently mown, intensively managed turf, including fields used for turf production, all types of sports turf and ornamental turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmenity vegetation:\u003c\/strong\u003e any semi-natural or ornamental vegetation areas, including trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental garden plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e any plants not intended for consumption, including those grown in private gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e any plants intended for consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGranule size (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutting height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBag size (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication rate (g\/m²)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBag coverage (m²)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6 - 1.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll turf including fine turf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralising value: 55.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855495008587,"sku":"TCP1213","price":40.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/9f00a77b6d75efb25a9632d130d64fee.jpg?v=1792074413","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/granular-limestone-99-calcium-carbonate-soil-amendment","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}