LIME AND POOR SOILS.
It is not generally recognised that lime if of greater importance in poor soils than it is in those of a fertile character, the reason being that it assists to maintain the conditions necessary for the nitrification of the soil, without which plans cannot make use of the plant food elements, and, moreover, it is a protection against soil acidity which is the enemy of plant growth. When a farmer is unable for lack of funds to enrich his land by the application of artificial fertilisers he should not at the same time neglect lime if that is procurable. It shouM be remembered, however, that the continual use of lime without other manures is bad for both the farm and the farmer. In the breaking in of poor lands, and especially those which are inclined to be sour, the application of lime and lime alone undoubtedly helps possible phosphatic and other fertilisers to improve them, but whenever it is should be used as soon as possible.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18599, 21 June 1930, Page 11 (Supplement)
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170LIME AND POOR SOILS. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18599, 21 June 1930, Page 11 (Supplement)
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