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

Fast-Reacting Granular Lime to Sweeten Acidic Soil and Add Calcium, 5lb

Acidic soil locks up phosphorus and calcium before plants or fertilizer can reach them, so correcting pH is often the fastest way to make an existing feeding program work better rather than adding more fertilizer. Down To Earth Garden Lime grinds natural limestone to an ultra-fine powder and forms it into uniform mini granules, combining an even, easy spread with the faster reaction time fine particles allow.

The 5lb bag, sold as a case of six, suits home gardeners who lime lawns, vegetable beds, or flower borders periodically rather than treating a large acreage at once.

Key Features & Benefits

• Raises soil pH — sweetens acidic soil so phosphorus, calcium, and other nutrients become more available to roots.
• OMRI Listed — approved for use in certified organic production.
• Supplies calcium — adds a nutrient plants use for cell wall structure and root development.
• Ultra-fine powder in mini granules — combines even, dust-free spreading with a faster reaction than coarse ag lime.

Who Should Use Down To Earth Garden Lime

This suits home gardeners, lawn care crews, and growers whose soil test shows a pH below the 6.0-7.0 range most garden plants and turfgrass prefer, especially where calcium alone (without added magnesium) is the goal.

About Down To Earth Garden Lime

Garden Lime is one of the mineral amendments Down To Earth Distributors has produced at its Eugene, Oregon facility since 1977, alongside its broader OMRI Listed catalog of organic fertilizers made without synthetic fillers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Garden Lime raise soil pH?

Lime is alkaline, so once it's watered into acidic soil it neutralizes some of the soil's acidity and shifts pH upward. The ultra-fine powder packed inside each mini granule reacts faster than a coarser ground lime because more surface area is exposed to soil moisture.

Is Down To Earth Garden Lime OMRI Listed?

Yes, Garden Lime carries OMRI Listing, so it's suitable for certified organic production. The granules are ground natural limestone with no synthetic additives.

What's the difference between Garden Lime and Dolomite Lime?

Garden Lime is a calcitic lime that supplies calcium with minimal magnesium, while Down To Earth's Dolomite Lime supplies both calcium and magnesium together. Choose Garden Lime when a soil test shows you need calcium and pH correction without adding more magnesium.

How do I know how much lime my soil needs?

A soil pH test is the only reliable way to determine both your current pH and the right application rate, since over-liming can push pH too high and reduce nutrient availability just as under-liming can. Test first, then follow the current label rate for your result.

How often does Garden Lime need to be reapplied?

Most gardens need reliming every one to three years after an initial correction, though this depends on your soil's natural tendency to re-acidify and local rainfall. A follow-up soil test after the first season is the most reliable way to set your next application.