Down to Earth Garden Lime | 5lb - OMRI Listed - (Case of 6)

OMRI Listed Granular Garden Lime for Raising Soil pH and Supplying Calcium (5lb)

Down to Earth Garden Lime is an OMRI Listed granular lime that sweetens soil (raises the pH) to improve plant growth and maximize fertilizer performance. Natural limestone is ground into an ultra-fine powder and then formed into uniform mini granules for easy spreading and rapid reaction time. Supplies calcium, an essential nutrient for proper plant growth.

The 5lb size (Case of 6) is convenient for home gardeners who apply garden lime periodically to lawns, vegetable gardens, or flower beds to manage soil pH and supply calcium.

Key Features & Benefits

• Raises Soil pH — Sweetens acidic soils to improve plant growth and maximize fertilizer effectiveness.
• OMRI Listed — Approved for certified organic production.
• Supplies Calcium — Provides calcium, an essential nutrient for cell wall formation and proper plant growth.
• Uniform Mini Granules — Natural limestone ground to ultra-fine powder and formed into mini granules for easy, even spreading.
• Rapid Reaction Time — Ultra-fine particle size inside each granule allows for fast reaction once applied to soil.

Who Should Use Down to Earth Garden Lime

Garden Lime suits home gardeners, lawn care practitioners, and growers whose soils are too acidic and need pH adjustment. It is particularly useful for those who want to raise soil pH and supply calcium in a single OMRI Listed amendment, and for anyone who regularly manages soil pH in vegetable gardens or turfgrass areas.

Soil pH, Calcium, and Plant Growth

Soil pH affects the availability of many plant nutrients. When soil pH is too low (acidic), nutrients including phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium become less available to plant roots, reducing fertilizer effectiveness. Raising soil pH with lime into the optimal range — typically 6.0 to 7.0 for most plants — improves nutrient availability and makes applied fertilizers work more effectively. Calcium also plays a direct role in cell wall formation and root development. Test soil pH before applying lime and follow label rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Garden Lime raise soil pH?

Lime is alkaline (basic) in nature. When applied to acidic soil and watered in, it reacts with soil acids to raise the pH toward neutral. The ultra-fine powder inside each mini granule provides a rapid reaction compared to coarser lime products.

Is Down to Earth Garden Lime OMRI Listed?

Yes. It is OMRI Listed and appropriate for certified organic production.

What is the ideal soil pH for most plants?

Most garden plants, vegetables, and turfgrass perform well at a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Within this range, most essential nutrients are readily available. A soil pH test is recommended before applying lime to determine the current pH and appropriate application rate.

Does Garden Lime supply only calcium, or other nutrients too?

This calcitic garden lime primarily supplies calcium. If both calcium and magnesium are needed, dolomite lime (which contains magnesium carbonate) may be more appropriate. A soil test can help determine which amendment is the right fit.

How often should Garden Lime be applied?

Application frequency depends on your soil's natural tendency to acidify and how much lime you apply each time. After an initial correction, many gardens are limed every one to three years. A soil pH test guides the frequency and rate.