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- From: "William H Shoemaker" <wshoemak AT illinois.edu>
- To: "'Market Farming'" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 07:07:42 -0500
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 630-584-7254, FAX-584-4610 From:
market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org]
On Behalf Of Richard Stewart If you are clueless about lime why did you spread it? Just curious. I am not trying to be super critical or anything I
just find it hard to believe that you would spread lime without knowing.
That is sort of important. I think you should know before
purchasing said amendment how to work it our if it can be worked post
amendments. I hope I am not the only one wondering about this. Richard Stewart Carriage House Farm An (513) 967-1106 |
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[Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
Jen and Derek Campbell, 05/02/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, William H Shoemaker, 05/02/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
Richard Stewart, 05/02/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
William H Shoemaker, 05/03/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
Joan Vibert, 05/03/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, Road's End Farm, 05/03/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, McCormick, Rebecca (Genworth), 05/03/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
Richard Stewart, 05/03/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, Beth Spaugh, 05/03/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, Chuck Evans, 05/03/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
Joan Vibert, 05/03/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
William H Shoemaker, 05/03/2011
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, sunnfarm, 05/02/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, clearviewfarm, 05/02/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming,
clearviewfarm, 05/03/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] When to seed after liming, William H Shoemaker, 05/04/2011
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