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Asked by Adeline from Edina, Mn

05/10/2014

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Is Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime fast acting product or does this takes months to work?
I have an acidic garden that I like to make it a little more alkaline for vegetable growing; does this lime dissolves and gets to correct the pH quickly or does it take months to start to have an effect on the soil. Thanks

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Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime is faster acting. It will not take months to work. Please contact VPG 888-583-5296 for assitance with your sepcific treatment.

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Asked by Ryan from Pullman

07/18/2018

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I need to see the back label for Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime please?
Need to see the calcium and magnesium percentage? Thanks

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You can view the product label with percentages right on our website here for Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime.

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Asked by Arash from San Jose

09/09/2014

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Is it same as high calcium hydrated lime?
I need this product for concrete curing tank in the lab and I want to verify it is the same.

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Yes, the Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime is the same product as high calcium hydrated lime. Please refer to page 2 of product label for proper mixing ratio.

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Asked by Lawrence from Mounds, Il

05/21/2017

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Can Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime be used for pest control on vegetables?

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Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime is labeled to apply around vegetables but does not offer pest control. We do carry products that can be applied for control.

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Asked by Quanwanis from Daytona Beach

10/16/2016

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Can Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime be used in home on carpets?

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No per the label Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime is used to neutralize overly acid soils around shrubs, flowers, vegetables, lawns and potted plants.

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Asked by Bruce from Lawton, Ok

04/26/2014

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Why would earth box not want you to use this product? They say use only dolimite to sweeten the soil.

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Unfortunately, we are not sure why Earth Box advises again using Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime. We recommend you contacting Earth Box.

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Asked by Tamara from Jackson Mi

10/23/2021

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Can Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime be used for water glassing to preserve fresh eggs?

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Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime is used in the soil for overly acidic soils as directed only in the following locations: shurbs, flowers, vegetables, lawns, potted plants, outhouses and stables. It should NOT be used for water glassing eggs.

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Asked by Judy

10/28/2021

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Does Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime require the application to be watered in once applied with my spreader? If so, how much water is needed?

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Yes, Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime would have to be watered for it to activate. Generally, ¼ to ½ of rainfall or irrigation would be needed to dissolve the granules into the soil. Please allow 24 hours after the intitial watering of the application to dry before addtional rainfall is ex…
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Yes, Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime would have to be watered for it to activate. Generally, ¼ to ½ of rainfall or irrigation would be needed to dissolve the granules into the soil. Please allow 24 hours after the intitial watering of the application to dry before addtional rainfall is expected.

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Asked by Jeanne from Illinois

07/19/2022

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Will this product help stop tomato rot?

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Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime works to correct soil acidity levels and helps to increase the availability of certain nutrients to your plants. However, some experts believe that a lack of calcium is the main cause of tomato rot, so you could consider Hi-Yield Calcium Nitrate instead, wh…
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Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime works to correct soil acidity levels and helps to increase the availability of certain nutrients to your plants. However, some experts believe that a lack of calcium is the main cause of tomato rot, so you could consider Hi-Yield Calcium Nitrate instead, which specifically helps to prevent "blossom end rot", especially in tomatoes and peppers.

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Asked by Loretta from Eureka

10/23/2022

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Can I mix Hi-Yeild Hydrated Lime in my mortar to make it more weather resistant?
I'm using it for a small cord wood project and was advised to add hydrated lime to my mortar to help combat the expansion problems associated with hot and cold weather. Plus I have a bag of your lime product on had.

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Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime is not labeled for that kind of application therefore we are not able to advise on or recommend treatment in that method.

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Asked by Mary

03/27/2024

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Can I safely add Hi-yeld HD lime to my dahlia bed 2 weeks before planting tubers?
Will also direct sow various flower seed in same bed.

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We recommend contacting the manufacture VPG 888-583-5296 for assistance with your specific treatment. Hi-Yield Horticultural Hydrated Lime does not mention timing with planting on their label but typically best to correct soil issues before planting to ensure optimum plant growth.

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