Experts told how much dolomite flour should be applied to soils with different acidity

In horticulture and gardening, dolomite flour is used to improve the quality of the soil. It contributes to the optimization of physico-chemical, biological and physical properties. Plants that grow on such land have improved photosynthesis.

Another big plus of using dolomite flour is the reduction of pests. And plants additionally receive trace elements in easily digestible forms.

How to use

Dolomite flour is used in spring or autumn for digging up the soil. For soils with different indicators of soil acidity, the amount of fertilizer is different. This is due to the fact that dolomite flour is also used for deoxidation. therefore, you need to know the correct proportions.

On weakly acidic soils, the rate of use is 300-400 g per 1 sq.m. On moderately acidic 400 g. On soils with a high level of acidity, you need at least 500 g of the product per 1 sq.m. Increased acidity has a negative effect on the development of plants, so it is necessary to carry out work to reduce the indicator if you plan to grow vegetables, salads, root crops.