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Limestone question
    #3222679 - 10/06/04 12:37 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

Ok, I'm about to make my first casings using the 60/40 verm/coir tek. I'm a firm believer in proper pH, since I am also a gardener.

Anyway, I have heard concerns about the magnesium content of dolomite lime. Is this something that I need to worry about? AFAIK, all dolomite lime is going to have magnesium in it.....

The analysis of the lime flour I have is as follows,

Calcium Carbonate(CaCO3) = 50%
Elemental Calcium(Ca) = 22%
Magnesium Carbonate(MgCO3) = 40%

It is my understanding that carbonates are locked up, and not readily available. Do I have anything to worry about using this as a pH buffer in my casings?

Thanks.

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Re: Limestone question [Re: discman1]
    #3222724 - 10/06/04 12:45 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

Hmm, I've always heard NOT to use dolomitic limestone and to use horticultural (or hydrated) instead. I bought 50lbs of horticultural limestone and an hour later found some Hi-Yield hydrated lime. Are there really any benefits of limestone over hydrated lime?

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Re: Limestone question [Re: Ayrios]
    #3222803 - 10/06/04 12:59 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

There is a lot more room for error when using limestone instead of hydrated lime.

I used dolomitic once or twice and nothing at all came up...


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Re: Limestone question [Re: Olgualion]
    #3222891 - 10/06/04 01:18 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

Yeah, I use Hi-Yield like the 50/50+ tek suggests in exact ratios. It seems different brands of hydrated limes contribute differently to PH levels. I wouldn't risk any other brands without seeing first-hand experiences on here. Luckily Hi-Yield is a very popular brand that most all nurseries stock.

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Re: Limestone question [Re: discman1]
    #3222899 - 10/06/04 01:20 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

Hmmm....... Damn. So should I just forego the dolomite lime all together, and just hope my coir is closer to the neutral end of the spectrum for coir(5.2 -  6.8)? :wink: Unless hydrated lime is dirt cheap, I have exhausted my mushroom budget. :frown:

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Re: Limestone question [Re: discman1]
    #3222952 - 10/06/04 01:35 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

use the dolo just don't use a lot


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Re: Limestone question [Re: discman1]
    #3223065 - 10/06/04 02:05 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

Quote:

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Unless hydrated lime is dirt cheap, I have exhausted my mushroom budget. :frown:




Absolutely dirt cheap. I think I paid $1.98 for about 2lbs of it, Hi-Yield brand of course. When preparing enough casing mix for a pretty large casing, you'll only use a cup or so... You'll have to search for what amounts to use with coir. I'm not sure how it differs from 50/50+ but I suspect you'd use a slightly different amount.

Don't waste your time hitting up Home Depot... Just go for a nursery. It'll be at the front with lots of other smallish yellow bags.

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Re: Limestone question [Re: george castanza]
    #3223078 - 10/06/04 02:08 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

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use the dolo just don't use a lot


What is "not a lot" though?

I'm finding it difficult to get my head wrapped around the 60/40 tek because it doesen't give exact measurments, so I take that to mean that it's not really all that important, as long as it is not too wet/too dry.

Maybe a teaspoon per quart of casing substrate? I really have no idea... heh.

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Re: Limestone question [Re: discman1]
    #3223082 - 10/06/04 02:11 PM (19 years, 5 months ago)

2 heapping tea spoons per qt should do it


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Re: Limestone question [Re: george castanza]
    #3226578 - 10/07/04 08:28 AM (19 years, 5 months ago)

You are using coir, its not needed for coir at all as it is pretty neutral generally. Its really needed when using straw or peat moss. I pour a little calcium carbonate on mine though..just enough to make a thin layer in the bowl..probably like 2% of the total volume. It's only because I had already bought it, I'm just using it until its gone but this was discussed before and everyone was thinking I was doing more harm then good by using it. My yeilds are fine with it so I don't think its affecting me negitivly, at least not to much if so. I plan on stop using it when I run out though unless I notice a difference. I guess I'm just saying to try it, but try it without buffering too and see what works best.


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