Can pelletized lime be used instead of dolomite?

Stainless · February 5, 2015

Last year I used a small bag of domomite (Espoma) from Lowes. I guess it did what it was supposed to because my tomatoes didn't have any issues. The only problem is it's a small bag and fairly expensive for multiple containers. I can get a 40lb bag of pelletized lime for about the same price.

Is there any reason why I shouldn't go with the cheaper, larger bag for tomatoes in containers?

RayR · February 5, 2015

Pelletized dolomite lime is the same stuff. It's just powdered dolomite made into pellets for use in spreaders. As soon as those pellets hit water they fall right apart.

Stainless · February 5, 2015

I should have been more specific in my post. The pelletized lime doesn't say dolomite anywhere on the bag.

Stainless · February 5, 2015

This is what I was hoping to use.

RayR · February 5, 2015

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Originally Posted by Stainless

This is what I was hoping to use.

The Signature Series brand limestone is by MK Minerals, that's Calcitic limestone.
Very low in Magnesium so that's not Dolomite.

Calcium (Ca) 33.0%
Magnesium (Mg) 0.7%
Calcium Carbonate Eq. 87.0%
Water Soluble Binder 2.0%
Moisture (Maximum) 1.0%
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent 90%
Total Carbonates 90%

The Soil Doctor brand is Dolomite, equivalent to Espoma Garden Lime. I have some of that myself also

luigiwu · February 5, 2015

This is what you can find for $4.90 for a 40 lb bag at Home Depot. I think its fine.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/LIME-RITE...0860/100348791

davidstcldfl · February 5, 2015

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Originally Posted by luigiwu

This is what you can find for $4.90 for a 40 lb bag at Home Depot. I think its fine.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/LIME-RITE...0860/100348791

This is what I use...seems to work fine for me

Stainless · February 5, 2015

That's what I was needing to know. Thanks for everyone's help.

February 5, 2015	#1
Stainless Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 86	Can pelletized lime be used instead of dolomite? Last year I used a small bag of domomite (Espoma) from Lowes. I guess it did what it was supposed to because my tomatoes didn't have any issues. The only problem is it's a small bag and fairly expensive for multiple containers. I can get a 40lb bag of pelletized lime for about the same price. Is there any reason why I shouldn't go with the cheaper, larger bag for tomatoes in containers?

February 5, 2015	#6
luigiwu Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ny Posts: 1,219	This is what you can find for $4.90 for a 40 lb bag at Home Depot. I think its fine. http://www.homedepot.com/p/LIME-RITE...0860/100348791 __________________ Subirrigated Container gardening (RGGS) in NY, Zone 7!

February 5, 2015	#2
RayR Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 2,466	Pelletized dolomite lime is the same stuff. It's just powdered dolomite made into pellets for use in spreaders. As soon as those pellets hit water they fall right apart.