Espoma® Organic® Lighting Lime
Lightning Lime is no ordinary limestone product. While other lawn lime products require 40 or more lbs. to cover 1,000 square feet, one 30 lb. bag of Lightning Lime covers up to 5,000 square feet. Pulverized to a super fine size before pelletizing, it works fast to adjust soil pH in just 6-8 weeks for better lawn color. Like all Espoma products, no sludges or fillers are ever used. Because it’s made in our state-of-the-art solar-powered manufacturing facility, consistency and quality are guaranteed.
Key Benefits:
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5X the coverage of regular pelletized limestone
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Adjusts pH fast (just 6-8 weeks)
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Low dust formula
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Approved for organic gardening
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30 lb. bag covers up to 5,000 sq. ft.
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For Use On:
Established turf or when installing a new lawn from seed or sod. Can also be used on flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs.
When to Use:
Best used when turf is actively growing – spring, summer, and fall. Apply anytime the ground is not frozen. For vegetables, incorporate into the soil at planting time or side/top dress when plants are actively growing. Can be applied the same day as fertilizer or seed.
How Much to Use:
Apply to a dry lawn with a drop or broadcast spreader, making sure to overlap slightly to avoid striping. Follow the settings on the bag or contact the spreader manufacturer for the best setting. Water after application to activate.
Application Rates
| Application | Rate per 1,000 sq. ft. | Bag Covers |
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| Maintain soil pH | 6 lbs | 5,000 sq. ft. |
| Raise soil pH | 12 lbs | 2,500 sq. ft. |
| For new seedlings, over-seeding, or new sod installation | 12 lbs | 2,500 sq. ft. |
Shrubs and Trees:
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Shrubs: Apply 1 cup per 2 feet of plant diameter.
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Trees: Apply 5 cups per inch of trunk diameter. Spread evenly around the base of the plant out to the drip line and water to activate Lightning Lime.
Vegetables:
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Apply 30 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. before or after planting and water to activate the product.
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Tomatoes: When planting, apply 1 cup per plant to the soil surface and spread evenly in a 1-foot diameter circle around the plant. For established plants, apply 1 cup for each 2 ft. of height, spreading evenly under the plant out to the drip line.
Cautions:
Do not apply near water, storm drains, or drainage ditches. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected. Sweep any product that lands on driveways, sidewalks, or streets back onto your lawn. This product is not intended as a fertilizer substitute.
How to Apply:
| Spreader Type | 6 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. (Covers 5,000 sq. ft.) | 12 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. (Covers 2,500 sq. ft.) |
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| Broadcast Spreaders | ||
| Cyclone | 5 | 6.5 |
| Scotts® | 5 | 9 |
| Spyker | 3.75 | 4.75 |
| Earthway | 13 | 25 |
| Lesco | 20 or J | 26 or P |
| Agway | 7 | 12 |
| Sears | 7 | 12 |
| Ortho | 5 | 9 |
| Drop Spreaders | ||
| Agway | 4 | 6 |
| Scotts® | 5 | 8 |
| Earthway | 15 | 18 |
| Ortho | 7 | 9 |
The above spreader settings will vary according to the rate of walk and the mechanical condition of the spreader. Adjustment to the spreader setting may be required to apply the proper amount.
