Lime
Liming deinking residues
Liming organic amendment
Benefits
- Corrects soil acidity (pH)
- Provides calcium and magnesium
- Increases the soil organic matter content
- Improves the soil structure
- Reduces the costs associated to the use of lime
Specifications
- Liming deinking residues from the recycling of the paper fiber
- Certified to comply with the BNQ 0419-090 standard
- Periodic quality control
Instructions
- Application rate ranges from 10 to 35 t/ha (4 to 14 t/acres)
- Apply with a precision or conventional fertilizer spreader
- Requires additional nitrogen content to compensate immobilization
- Favours crops that require less nitrogen for the crop year following application
- Avoid applying lime associated with this product
- Follow agronomic recommendations listed in the PAER
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Wood and paper mill biosolids ash
Liming amendment and fertilizer
Benefits
- Corrects soil acidity (pH)
- Provides calcium and magnesium
- Slow release fertilizer, rich in phosphorus and potassium
- Improves the structure and productivity of the soil
- Reduces costs associated to purchasing chemical fertilizers and lime
Specifications
- Fly ash from the combustion of paper mill biosolids and barks
- Periodic quality control
Instructions
- Application rate ranges from 2 to 4 t/ha (0.8 to 1.6 t/acres)
- Apply with a precision fertilizer spreader (reduced dosage) or a lime spreader
- Avoid spreading in strong wind conditions
- Follow agronomic recommendations listed in the PAER