Strip liming
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The principle of strip liming consists in measuring the spatial variability of soil pH in the field and subsequently applying different doses in individual parts of the field.
The result of regular liming is:
(based on our experience with liming since 1997):
- Increase in yield by 5 to 20% (depending on specific soil and climate conditions).
- Maintenance of soil fertility, nutrient availability, and good soil structure.
- Reduction of costs for fertilization and soil cultivation.
Fast return on investment:
- At current commodity prices, the return on investment in liming is very fast.
- Even a 2% increase in yield covers all costs on soils with higher pH.
- On soils with lower pH, a 3.5% increase in yield is required.
Our range of calcareous materials
| Name | Composition |
| Very finely ground limestone | CaCO3 + MgCO3 min. 92% of which MgCO3 max. 2% |
| Dolomite | CaCO3 + MgCO3 min. 95% of which MgCO3 min. 41.2% |
| Calcareous material mixture 50% | 50% CaO + 46% CaCO3 + MgCO3 |
| Calcareous material mixture 30% | 30% CaO + 65% CaCO3 + MgCO3 |
Calcium significantly affects soil and soil properties.
chemical properties - at high pH values there is lower solubility, mobility and availability of heavy metals, while phosphorus availability is higher
physicochemical properties - saturation of colloids with calcium and magnesium with a positive effect on favorable soil structure and porosity, better soil workability
biological processes - affects the occurrence and activity of microorganisms and the formation of quality humus
Liming creates better conditions for plant growth. This is confirmed by long-term domestic and international research. For example, experiments conducted under large-scale production conditions in Germany show up to a 44% share of yield losses associated with insufficient calcium fertilization.
