Looking for alternatives to lime for hay fields anyone tried liquid calcium?

[HappyMeal]

My hay fields require lime, according to soil tests, but spreader trucks cannot cross the bridge and pelletized lime is too expensive. As a workaround, consider using liquid calcium, such as Agritech BioLiquid Calcium. Has anyone tried it? Worth it, or what?

 

[Abe1980]

My hay fields require lime, according to soil tests, but spreader trucks cannot cross the bridge and pelletized lime is too expensive. As a workaround, consider using liquid calcium, such as Agritech BioLiquid Calcium. Has anyone tried it? Worth it, or what?

Liquid calcium for pH? idk man, I'd like to see some solid data on its long term effectiveness compared to lime

 

[Cropman80]

My hay fields require lime, according to soil tests, but spreader trucks cannot cross the bridge and pelletized lime is too expensive. As a workaround, consider using liquid calcium, such as Agritech BioLiquid Calcium. Has anyone tried it? Worth it, or what?

Liquid calcium can be a temporary solution but not a long term, it cannot replace lime, especially when PH correction is needed.

 

[HayStacker]

My hay fields require lime, according to soil tests, but spreader trucks cannot cross the bridge and pelletized lime is too expensive. As a workaround, consider using liquid calcium, such as Agritech BioLiquid Calcium. Has anyone tried it? Worth it, or what?

Agritech BioLiquid Calcium is a good option when bulk lime spreading isn't practical, though I haven't used it. Although it acts more quickly, it might need to be applied more frequently and eventually cost more money. The best course of action might be to test a small area first. Has anyone else used it?

 

[s@k3_s@k3]

My hay fields require lime, according to soil tests, but spreader trucks cannot cross the bridge and pelletized lime is too expensive. As a workaround, consider using liquid calcium, such as Agritech BioLiquid Calcium. Has anyone tried it? Worth it, or what?

oh, liquid calcium is a great workaround, but it's important to check the pH often.
You'll need to re test your soil pH after a few months to see if the application worked and to know when you need to re apply. Liquid options often don't have the same long term staying power as granular lime

 

[0ldfashioned]

hi @HappyMeal, just want to add that since liquid calcium doesn't have the same long term liming effect as pelletized lime, you'll need to do more frequent soil tests to see how well it's working.
You might have to apply it more often to keep your pH in the right range. A good pH meter will be your best friend to track your progress.

 

[b0naparte78]

oh, liquid calcium is a great workaround, but it's important to check the pH often.
You'll need to re test your soil pH after a few months to see if the application worked and to know when you need to re apply. Liquid options often don't have the same long term staying power as granular lime

I'm trying to figure out what's easiest and most reliable. How often do you usually reapply? And do you test with a digital meter or the old-school kits?

 

[d'psych!c]

Afaik, liquid calcium is marketed as a quicker way to raise soil pH. I would still prefer using the traditional lime since the liquid calcium doesn't last as long as traditional lime since they do not add the same amount of calcium carbonate to the soil.

Though you can use liquid calcium as a temporary fix rather than a long term substitute for lime.