| GRAN - LIME |
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| PRODUCT ANALYSIS |
| Calcium (Ca) |
24% |
| Magnesium
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10% |
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What is GRAN - LIME?
Gran - Lime is a lime that is far more finely-ground than typical ground limestone. It is a combination of calcium and magnesium lime which is 100% water-soluble and 99% available to plants in the soil. It comes in a granulated from for ease of spreading by and conventional spreader. It is specially formulated to quickly reduce the acidity in the soil. Gran - Lime is REPS approved. For rates, contact your local REPS planner.
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| Funtions of Trace Elements |
| Calcium |
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Healthier livestock with stronger bones |
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Essential in milk production |
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Helps prevent milk fever |
| Magnesium |
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Helps prevent grass tetany |
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Improves appetite |
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Improves nutrient availability |
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| Benefits of GRAN-LIME |
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Speed of action |
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More accurate pattern than ground limestone |
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Can be spread at any time of the year on any crop |
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Will rapidly reduce surface acidity |
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Ideal for con-acre renting |
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Suitable for min-till systems |
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Less ground compaction |
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Suitable for spot treatments of fields |
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Can be spread by tramline system |
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Suitable for grassland and tillage |
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Cost-effective and convenient |
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Animals may graze grassland immediately after application |
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| APPLICATION RATE |
| Good pH: |
| Apply 125kgs/ha/year (1 x 50kg bag/acre/year) to maintain pH levels. |
| Low pH: |
| Apply 250kgs/ha/year (2 x 50 kg bags/acre/year) until pH rises and 125kgs/ha/year (1 x 50kg bag/acre/year) to maintain this pH level |
| Reseeding |
| Apply 250kgs/ha (2 x 50kg bags/acre) at reseeding and 125kgs/ha (1 x 50kg bag/acre) in subsequent years. |
GRAN-LIME is best applied at the beginning of the growing season, but can be used effectively at any time of the year. |
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| For further information on Gran -Lime and REPS, please see www.gouldings/products_gran_lime_reps.htm |
