Question
what is the ph of garden lime or dolomitic lime.
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GPT-4o mini
Garden lime, which is often calcium carbonate (CaCO3), typically has a neutral pH of around 7 when in powder form and in a dry state. When dissolved in water, it can slightly raise the pH of the soil, making it less acidic.
Dolomitic lime, which contains both calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2), also has a similar neutral pH level. However, both types of lime are not meant to be dissolved for a pH reading; rather, they interact with the soil and its acidity when applied.
The actual effect on soil pH depends on the existing soil acid levels, the quantity of lime used, and other soil characteristics. When added to acidic soils, both types of lime increase the pH, thus reducing acidity.
Dolomitic lime, which contains both calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2), also has a similar neutral pH level. However, both types of lime are not meant to be dissolved for a pH reading; rather, they interact with the soil and its acidity when applied.
The actual effect on soil pH depends on the existing soil acid levels, the quantity of lime used, and other soil characteristics. When added to acidic soils, both types of lime increase the pH, thus reducing acidity.