The pH affects the availability of several nutrients in the soil. When the soil is too acidic, some nutrients can become less accessible. Combined with regular fertilization, KaLime quickly corrects soil acidity and supports early root development and vigorous plant growth.
Rich in highly soluble calcium hydroxide, KaLime reacts faster than agricultural lime to raise the pH of an acidic soil.
KaLime provides up to 5% potassium in the form of potassium sulphate, to complement granular fertilization.
Once applied to the soil, KaLime acts on several elements at once. Its highly soluble calcium hydroxide reacts quickly with soil acidity, which helps raise the pH and create a more favorable environment for root development.
This pH correction also improves the availability of several nutrients the crop needs. Potassium, supplied as sulphate, becomes part of the soil’s nutrient dynamics and complements the inputs of regular fertilization.
KaLime’s action is therefore not limited to correcting acidity: it aims to improve the conditions in which roots can develop and use the available nutrient resources.
Beyond its liming action, KaLime supplies several nutrients that meet the crop’s needs:
Total potassium (4 to 6%)
KaLime provides potassium in an easily integrated form, as potassium sulphate, to complement granular fertilization.
Calcium (29%)
In an assimilable form, calcium promotes plant growth and improves disease resistance.
Sulphur (2.3%)
The sulphur supply helps maintain an adequate nitrogen-sulphur balance in the soil to promote the decomposition of organic matter.
Magnesium (1%)
Magnesium plays a central role in photosynthesis and activates many enzymes involved in plant metabolism.
Micronutrients
KaLime offers a complete solution to correct soil acidity while meeting several of the crop’s nutritional needs:
KaLime offers a liming value that supports its action on soil acidity. Here are the main results from the analyses and trials carried out.
| KaLime liming value | |
|---|---|
| Value | Result |
| Agricultural index* | 66.0% |
| Agricultural index (real)** | 72.5% |
| Total neutralizing value (T.N.V.) | 64.0% |
| Moisture (approximate) | 18.0% |
*Calculated in accordance with the method used by OMAFRA, based on the average of 2009 analyses.
** Incubation test 2012, Laval University, taking moisture into account.
KaLime is a nutri-liming product designed to correct soil acidity while providing potassium and several other nutrients. It fits into a fertilization strategy when the soil analysis reveals a need for pH correction and a need for potassium.
KaLime combines both functions. Its calcium hydroxide helps correct the pH of an acidic soil, while its formulation provides potassium, calcium, sulphur, magnesium and micronutrients. However, it does not replace a complete fertilization strategy. Its use must be adapted to the needs of the crop.
The main difference lies in the formulation. In addition to its effect on pH, KaLime provides several nutrients, including potassium in the form of sulphate. Its calcium hydroxide-based formulation also allows it to act quickly on soil acidity. However, the choice between KaLime and a conventional lime depends on the results of the soil analysis and the needs of the field.
No. KaLime fits into a fertilization strategy, but it does not replace the nutrient inputs required by regular fertilization. Fertilization needs must be determined from soil analyses, the crop and agronomic recommendations.
KaLime can be used in various agricultural productions, but its relevance depends on the characteristics of the soil and the needs of the crop. Before application, it is recommended to take into account the pH, the nutrient levels in the soil and the agronomic recommendations specific to the production.
