Calcifert Granular Lime Fertilizer for:
- Cost effective control of soil pH maximise crop performance
- Complete application control by the grower
Liming is well understood to hold the key to improving crop growth and yields by limiting the adverse affects of high soil acidity (low pH values). Effective control of lime application by the farmer has been restricted by the availability of lime materials in a suitable form and the necessity to employ specialised contractors for spreading operations.
Until now, that is.
Calcifert is finely ground limestone (consistently below 150 microns) which has been combined, in a unique process, with a water soluble organic binder to produce hard 2 to 5mm size granules. Calcifert is produced in the UK and is suitable for use on all farms, large or small, forestry and horticultural use. It is supplied conveniently packaged in non-returnable 500kg bags for ease of handling. (Alternatively 25kg bags for bulk loads).
Unique benefits of Calcifert
- Fine limestone flour ensures even spread and rapid uptake by soil
- Easy spreading using conventional farm spreaders with accurate band application
- Suitable for organic farming - Soil Association approved
- Can be applied to bare ground or to growing crops
- Spread at any time of the year and with other fertilizers
- Can be used to spot treat and with other crop inputs
- Economic for treating small areas
- Lower application rates than normal ground limestone
- Varied and accurate application can be easily achieved
- Can be applied with bout widths up to 36 metres - cuts down overlapping
- Can be applied during the growing season when conventional liming is not possible
- Eliminates lime being spread on unwanted areas
- Safe to use - non toxic and non hazardous
All crops will benefit
No matter what you are growing it will be improved from the application of Calcifert to combat the deleterious effects of acid levels in the soil. These build up over time from rainfall leaching, the demands of growing crops, decomposition and nitrogen release - these will all serve to lower pH values and restrict valuable growth.
Correcting acid levels with appropriate Calcifert application will bring measurable improvement in yield. As well as improving returns from all arable crops, it will also be beneficial for fruit crops as well as beets, rape and hops. The use of Calcifert on grassland will encourage root development and improve formation of useable grass growth.
Application rates
The rate at which Calcifert should be applied varies greatly depending on soil type, acid levels and the type of crop. For instance, on grassland with a loamy sand soil with relatively high pH it may be useful to add just 25kg of Calcifert per acre, whilst for peat soils with high acidity (low pH) to be used for arable crops, it may be necessary to treat at 1050kg per acre. (See Applicaton Rate Guide)
