{"product_id":"down-to-earth™-garden-lime-organic-garden-mineral-fertilizer-5-lbs","title":"Down To Earth™, Garden Lime, Organic Garden Mineral Fertilizer (5 LBS.)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDown to Earth Organic Garden Lime Calcium Carbonate Raises soil pH. Prilled, Fast Acting \u0026amp; Easy To Apply.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown To Earth’s Garden lime sweetens your soil (raises the pH) to improve plant growth and maximize fertilizer performance. Natural limestone is ground into an ultra-fine powder and then formed into uniform mini granules (prills) for easy spreading and rapid reaction time. Lime supplies calcium, an essential nutrient required for proper plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown to Earth Garden Lime is a five pound box of all natural mineral fertilizer and is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural limestone is ground into an ultra-fine powder and then formed into uniform mini granules (prills) for easy spreading and rapid reaction time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetens your soil (raises the pH) to improve plant growth and maximize fertilizer performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLime supplies calcium, an essential nutrient required for proper plant growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered Organic Input Material (CDFA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFertilizer Composition \u0026amp; Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerived from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limestone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium (Ca):\u003c\/strong\u003e 34%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Carbonate (CaCO3):\u003c\/strong\u003e 86%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Carbonate Equivalent (CCE):\u003c\/strong\u003e 90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic production.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost garden plants prefer a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Performing a complete soil analysis or using a soil pH home test kit before application is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups = 1 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximately 10 cups per 5 lb. box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Vegetable Gardens \u0026amp; Flower Beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare new gardens, apply 1-1.5 lbs. per 100 square feet by evenly distributing over soil surface by hand or spreader. For soil pH maintenance, test and apply seasonally as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread ½-1 lb. per 1” of trunk diameter around the base outwards to the drip line and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Adjust Soil pH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply per 100 sq.ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 lbs (6 cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lbs (10 cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lbs (20 cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Perris Hydroponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45479786643500,"sku":"100543953","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/down-to-earth-garden-lime-organic-garden-mineral-fertilizer-01.jpg?v=1776890173","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/down-to-earth%e2%84%a2-garden-lime-organic-garden-mineral-fertilizer-5-lbs","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}