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  • From: "Chuck Evans" <mongotrout AT mchsi.com>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming
  • Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 17:06:06 -0500

Well said Bill!
 
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming

Actually, it isn’t surprising that people spread lime without knowing all the implications. First, there aren’t many implications. It is just finely ground limestone (CaCO3) that adjusts pH, minimally. Really, it’s a pretty benign practice. So if they are asking questions about basic agricultural methods, that’s good. That’s what this list is for, isn’t it?

 

Second, I find most farmers really only do what is “standard practice”, without knowing all the ramifications of everything they do. Most just take the advice of someone they trust. That’s true of both conventional and organic farmers. For many, the soil testing service is one of those “someone they trust”. Frankly, there’s a reason why lime is one of the most common soil amendments. Its benefits far outweigh any risks. Are there any risks of applying normal and usual rates of lime when a soil testing service recommends it? So if someone asks about potential risks, its okay, isn’t it? Is there anyone out there who was never a beginner, who always knew how to do things right all the time? I hope this list won’t close the door on someone who asks fundamental questions.

 

Bill

William H. Shoemaker

Sr. Research Specialist, Food Crops

University of Illinois - Crop Sciences

St Charles Horticulture Research Center

535 Randall Road, St Charles, IL, 60174

630-584-7254, FAX-584-4610

wshoemak AT illinois.edu




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