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Yates Lime & Dolomite Soil Improver Granules contains a special 3 in 1 blend of lime, dolomite lime and molasses. It helps increase soil pH, making it more alkaline. Raising the pH of acidic soils promotes better access to nutrients for most plants.
Increasing soil pH also promotes pink hydrangea flowers.
The addition of molasses helps improve soil structure by providing food for beneficial soil microorganisms.
Lime is rich in calcium which helps reduce the chance of tomatoes developing blossom end rot.
Dolomite lime contains magnesium, which boosts fruit quality and encourages healthy green plant growth.
The granules are easy to handle and apply, making them less messy and dusty than traditional lime and dolomite powders.
Prior to application, test the soil pH. Determine the pH level to be achieved and follow the below application rates.
As a guide, one adult handful holds about 70g. 1/4 cup holds about 65g. Always water in well after application.
Application Rate
Sandy: 30 g/m2
Loam: 50 g/m2
Clay: 65 g/m2
How to Apply
New garden beds: Incorporate into the top soil and water in well.
Existing plants: Apply around the root zone, lightly mix into the soil and water in well. Soil pH change is gradual. Retest the pH after 4 weeks and reapply every 4 weeks until the required soil pH is achieved.
Application Rate
80 g/m2, or 20g per plant
How to Apply
New garden beds: Mix into the soil before sowing or planting tomatoes.
Existing plants: Apply around root zone, lightly mix into soil and water in well.
Application Rate
30 - 65 g/m2
How to Apply Depending on soil type, apply around the base of hydrangeas in winter and spring and water in well. Check the soil pH before and during treatment. Optimal soil pH to ensure pink flowers is 6.0 - 7.0.
| Size |
5kg |
| Ingredients |
Calcium (Ca) as sulfate 15.4% w/w |
Read this information before opening and using product.
Inhalation of dust may irritate, inflame or sensitise the nose, throat and lungs resulting in illnesses such as hayfever or asthma. Direct contact with this material or its dust may cause skin or eye irritation.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing dust. Wear gloves, eye protection and dust mask when handling. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly immediately after handling.
Irrigate eyes with plenty of water for 10 minutes. Seek medical attention for any persistent skin, eye or respiratory symptoms.
Product can be disposed of by spreading lightly in garden beds and watering in well.
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Reseal the bag after each use.
As product is made from natural sources, batch variation may occur and may differ from product image.
Avoid applying around acid-loving plants like azaleas, camellias, magnolias, gardenias and blueberries.
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