Lime Grit

Lime Grit is a coarse lime by-product of the precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) production process.  PCC is used as a whitener at paper mills.  The coarse nature of Lime Grit provides a gradual release of lime value over time, and is ideal for maintaining optimum pHs in well-managed fields and sweetening the soil of forgotten fields.

• pH:  12.4 (average)
• Calcium:  431 lbs/ton
• Magnesium:  16 lbs/ton
• Lime equivalence:  2.2 tons of Lime Grit is equivalent to 2 tons of commercial lime

Lime Grit is spread through typical lime or fertilizer spreading equipment at rates of around 2 tons/acre.  Actual application rates should be determined based on crop need and soil test results.  Available in Central Maine.