{"product_id":"dolomite-lime","title":"Dolomite Lime","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolomite is a type of limestone that contains \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium and magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides valuable nutrients to plants and helps change the pH of your soil by raising it to match the needs of your plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixtures should contain 8 to 12 percent magnesium and 18 to 22 percent calcium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolomite lime can also contain sodium, however it should not be more than 2% as this can change the salinity of your soil and end up killing your plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolomite Lime is best used in acidic mediums, such as Coco Peat as this grow medium is known for its natural acidity. In addition, acidity in soil can raise for many reasons; overuse of fertilizers, rain and the lack of important nutrients that results from planting and harvesting over many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolomite Lime \u003cstrong\u003eincreases the pH\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil in acidic mediums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esource of Magnesium with some calcium\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etrace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat encourages growth of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial microorganisms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat contribute to plant health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDolomite \u003c\/span\u003elime works effectively, even with one treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaster acting but with long lasting effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolomite lime allows for improved water penetration in acidic soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolomite lime improves the uptake of major nutrients important for plant health in acidic grow mediums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMineral Analysis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 46.5879%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%;\"\u003eCalcium as Ca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%;\"\u003eCalcium as CaCO3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e82%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%;\"\u003eMagnesium as Mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e6.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%;\"\u003eMagnesium MgCO3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e24%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%;\"\u003eCCE (HCL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e110%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%;\"\u003eCa: Mg Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e4.9 : 1 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5ml = 1 teaspoon | 15ml = 1 Tablespoon | 240ml = 1 Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic amendment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Mix: Pre pH buffer soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3ml Dolomite Lime per 1L substrate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90ml Dolomite Lime per 30L substrate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDosages can vary significantly depending on soil substrate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrequency: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen mixing\/revitalizing a \u003c\/span\u003esubstrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a container or set a tarp on the ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd the substrate, Dolomite Lime and other \u003ca title=\"Soil amendment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Soil%20amendment\"\u003esoil amendments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMix well and water lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover the soil to avoid pests and keep soil from drying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended to let the soil sit for approx. 2 months before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Mix: To increase the pH by 1 unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have an acidic soil mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (50%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Peat moss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peat-moss\"\u003epeat moss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; 50%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vermiculite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/vermiculite\"\u003evermiculite\u003c\/a\u003e) and you need to increase your pH from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5pH to 5.5pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4ml Dolomite Lime per 1L substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e120ml Dolomite Lime per 30L substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosages can vary significantly depending on soil substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrequency: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen mixing\/revitalizing a \u003c\/span\u003esubstrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a container or set a tarp on the ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd the substrate, Dolomite Lime and other \u003ca title=\"Soil amendment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Soil%20amendment\"\u003esoil amendments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMix well and water lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover the soil to avoid pests and keep soil from drying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended to let the soil sit for approx. 2 months before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Change the Soil's pH in Garden Beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolomite lime increases the pH of soil, making it more alkaline. Determine how much is needed, dependent on the current pH of your soil, and spread Dolomite lime on top layer of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer 1m³ of soil apply 2800g \/  2L of Dolomite lime to raise the pH by 1 point. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medium pH typically takes at least two days to stabilize from the limestone addition alone and may\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etake up to 3 weeks to be fully reacted\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wait before reapplication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1L of Dolomite Lime (approx. 1.6kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo prevent burning of existing plants, spread the applications out throughout the growing season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":35379729498265,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5L","offer_id":36878535393433,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50kg","offer_id":36338487328921,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/IMG_2604Ff.png?v=1615328915","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/dolomite-lime","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}