[Me]

What do people know about lime? (Green and shiny?) Have tested pH and we are 6 to slightly less than 6, old grassland over sown the last two springs and harrowed/rolled in with modest results. Thinking direct drill rye/clover mix this year to get some real results but would it need lime at that? Tinternet seems to say no but anyone here have some knowledge?

[devonlad]

Ideal ph for grassland is 6 and above. If you're planning on reseeding soon any application of limestone wont be much help for many months so I would either wait till autumn to lime or use a quicker acting product such as calciprill or physiolith.physiolith is based on a calcified seaweed and can be ordered in bulk at 220 a tonne. Min delivery 6 t which would do 30 Acres.  Contains rooting hormones as well as calcium and trace elements.  Can be bought in 25 kilo bags from mole valley stores or 600 kg dumpy bags.  better still at your ph keep your money in your pocket.  Direct drilling advisable to increase germination and establishment.  I am a facts qualified advisor so on this rare occasion hopefully know what I'm talking about

[Me]

at your ph keep your money in your pocket - that's all I need to hear