Poor plant growth and low crop yields are common problems caused by acidic soils (soil pH < 6). These soils are also often deficient in magnesium and calcium. Applying dolomite will correct the soil pH and improve growth and yield by

• Increasing availability of important plant nutrients such as
  nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous.
• Providing essential elements calcium and magnesium.
• Conditioning clay rich soils to improve drainage.
• Lowering toxic levels of elements such as aluminum,
  manganese and iron which otherwise hinder plant growth.

• Buffering acidic pond substrates
• Balancing sea water alkalinity

In Belize, PUNTA GORDA DOLOMITE, is used by citrus and banana plantations as well as shrimp farms, vegetable growers and gardeners.


  

APPLYING DOLOMITE

PUNTA GORDA DOLOMITE can be applied any time of the year. It should be spread evenly on the soil around the plant, tree, vegetables or the lawn. For tree crops such as citrus and cacao, and larger plants like bananas or plantains, the dolomite should be broadcast to cover the entire root zone from the trunk to drip line. Dolomite is not toxic and cannot burn plants.

ORGANIC FARMING

Dolomite is an approved input for organically grown crops.

HOW MUCH DOLOMITE TO APPLY?

Soil type	pH 4.5 to 5.5	pH 5.5 to 6.5
Loamy sand and loam	0.5	0.6
Sandy loam	0.8	1.3
Clay loam	1.2	1.7

APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF PUNTA GORDA DOLOMITE (TONS PER ACRE) NEEDED TO
RAISE THE PH OF A 8 INCH LAYER OF SOIL.