Liming process in 5-1-1

13 years ago

I hear you need to wait 2 weeks for the lime to effect the PH of one's 5-1-1 mix. Is there a way to speed this process? Like grinding up the lime or something?

I am using EB Stone Agricultural Dolomite Lime and Redwood compost for the mix. And sphagnum peat.

Thanks! I have plants ready to go in containers and the weather to support them, now I just need to make sure of how long I need to wait on the mix.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (4)

edweather USDA 9a, HZ 9, Sunset 28
13 years ago
From what I've read on this forum it's optimum to wait 2 weeks if it's the granular kind, but it's not necessary. You should be fine, just go ahead and plant.
greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
13 years ago
Hey, Phil, Ed's correct...it's not necessary, though it's optimum.
The Lime phase reaction takes anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks,
depending upon soil temperature and moisture, et cetera.

Josh
Related Professionals
Camas Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Lakeland Landscape Contractors · Parkland Landscape Contractors · Spring Landscape Contractors · Westford Landscape Contractors · Lockhart Solar Energy Systems · Titusville Solar Energy Systems · Atlanta Window Contractors · Garden Grove Fence Contractors · Gurnee Fence Contractors · Salt Lake City Fence Contractors · Short Pump Fence Contractors · Turlock Fence Contractors · West Hollywood Fence Contractors · East Palo Alto Fence Contractors
Phildeez
Original Author
13 years ago
Great thank you guys for the quick responses. One more question before I mix this up today.

How would you recommend modifying the 5-1-1 for extreme heat?
I am prepared to water daily, but I am wondering if I still need slightly more water retention than standard.
More pumice? Peat instead of potting soil? Or white plastic over the dark colored mulch, maybe?
greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
13 years ago
The 5-1-1 holds a lot of moisture...I doubt you'd even need to water everyday.

Josh