Plan Ahead: Why Autumn is the Perfect Time for Lime

With harvest drawing to a close, the focus shifts to preparing for next year’s crops. While you're busy with cultivations, it’s the perfect opportunity to consider one of the most crucial elements of soil health: pH levels.

The previous growing season will have used up vital nutrients, and soil can become more acidic, locking up essential elements like phosphorus and potassium. Applying lime in the autumn is a proactive step that sets your fields up for success. By correcting soil pH now, you ensure that the lime has time to work over the winter months, creating the optimal environment for nutrient availability when your new crops need it most.

Correcting acidity not only unlocks existing nutrients but also significantly improves the efficacy of your autumn fertiliser applications, leading to better crop establishment and stronger, healthier plants. An autumn application can also improve soil structure, enhancing drainage and aeration.

Don’t wait until spring to think about soil acidity. A post-harvest soil test and a timely lime application can be one of the most cost-effective investments you make, boosting nutrient efficiency and maximising the potential of your next harvest.

Contact us at The Lime Company to check your soil pH and advise on what action to take to get your soil in the best condition for the coming season.

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