The influence of calcium and liming on plant yield
Calcium is one of the most crucial macronutrients essential for plants. Its content in the Earth’s crust is approximately 3.6% of its mass, significantly higher compared to other macronutrients such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Topdressing liming of crops
Agriculture is an important sector of the national economy, generating approximately 2.2% of the Polish GDP, i.e., PLN 58,356 million (Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Poland 2022). This amount could be significantly higher if the pH of Polish soils were improved, as 9.4 million hectares of agricultural land require liming.
The influence of liming on the increase in the profitability of wheat cultivation
In the case of the necessity to „optimize” the mineral fertilization of grains, especially wheat, it is essential to regulate the soil pH by using highly reactive carbonate calcium fertilizers.
The role of calcium in wheat cultivation
Calcium is one of the most important macronutrients in fertilizers, which affects the improvement of soil conditions, such as soil structure, organic matter content, or pH. It is also essential for the growth and development of cultivated plants.
Liming in rapeseed cultivation
Numerous studies have shown that winter rapeseed is particularly sensitive to acidic soil conditions, which result in poor root development.
The influence of liming on the increase in the profitability of rapeseed cultivation
Proper liming of rapeseed grown on soils with improper pH leads to a 15% increase in seed yield.
The influence of lime on straw decomposition and the growth of soil humus
Soil is a crucial element of the biosphere. Its richness in essential, absorbable macronutrients and micronutrients determines the profitability of agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, and fruit growing.
The importance of calcium and magnesium for plants
When planning proper fertilization of crops, remember to provide them with optimal amounts of calcium and magnesium.
Liming 101
Liming according to our expert. Check the most frequently asked questions about lime and calcium fertilizers.
Topdressing liming of crops
An important, and even the most important, soil factor is liming, a process that must be performed systematically.
When is the best time to sow granulated lime?
When choosing a lime fertilizer for your crops, it is best to consider its composition. The best products are made from lime meal, which ensures high-quality fertilizer.
How to grow onion to achieve high yields?
Onions grow best in soil with a crumbly structure. It should have well-regulated water-air and temperature ratios.
How to fertilize a carrot field?
One of the most important procedures when preparing the field for carrot sowing is liming. Carrots grow best at a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
How to grow cabbage to have abundant harvests?
Cabbage is a vegetable that thrives best at temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. However, cabbage seedlings should grow at temperatures between 10 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Brown soils and their occurrence in Poland
Brown soils are found in large quantities in Poland, accounting for about 52% of all soils in the country.
How to grow tomatoes in the ground?
Properly prepared tomato seedlings have a significant impact on the growth of plants and their resistance, which directly translates into plant yield.
Characteristics of black soils in Poland.
Black soils are zonal soils. They can be found in the transitional zone of a warm temperate climate, where the annual precipitation ranges from 300 to 500 mm.
How to fertilize and grow winter wheat?
Before sowing wheat, the soil must be prepared. The first step is to lime the field. Then it is fertilized with potassium and phosphorus fertilizers.
How to grow and fertilize winter rapeseed?
Winter rapeseed requires proper fertilization. It is necessary to provide it with large amounts of nutrients.
How to fertilize winter barley?
Fertilizing winter barley requires careful attention. This plant develops its root system much less effectively, resulting in poorer water and nutrient uptake from the soil.
Soils found in Poland – which are the most fertile
Bonitation classes divide soils based on their quality, location, profile structure, pH, and composition.
Preparing the field for winter cereals
Utilizing crop residues can reduce costs associated with fertilizing fields with mineral fertilizers and increase soil fertility.
Growing potatoes. When and with what to fertilize potatoes?
The best results come from cultivating potatoes on flat terrain. The soil pH should range from 5.5 to 6.5.
Ways to improve soil quality
To maintain balance in nature, it is necessary to sustainably manage its resources, including proper soil management.
Which vegetables needs liming?
Every garden has its own microclimate and soil properties. Before starting to cultivate vegetables, it’s worth getting to know its specifics.
Vegetable crop rotation. What vegetables to plant after each other?
Crop rotation for vegetables is nothing but planting vegetables from different families in a specified order on the same bed.
The role of calcium in wheat cultivation
The soil in which wheat is to be sown should be medium to heavy in texture and contain plenty of organic matter. This plant yields poorly on soils with a pH below 5.0.
Growing rapeseed – why is it worth liming rapeseed?
The most important aspect of rapeseed cultivation is ensuring the appropriate soil pH.
The influence of lime on straw decomposition and the growth of soil humus
Soil is a crucial element of the biosphere. Its richness in essential, absorbable macronutrients and micronutrients determines the profitability of agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, and fruit growing.
How to check soil acidity?
Soil pH, or soil reaction, allows determining whether the soil is acidic or alkaline. Each plant has different nutritional requirements, including those related to soil pH.
Intelligent soil liming is the key to satisfaction with the height and quality of crops
POLCALC III GENERATION is to soil what antibiotics are to the human body. It can be used „blindly,” or consciously to achieve maximum positive effects.
What soils occur in Poland?
Podzols cover 25% of the area of Poland. They can be divided into weak, moderate, and strong podzolization.
Growing rhubarb – when, how and with what to fertilize?
Rhubarb is best planted in the spring or fall. The best results are achieved by planting rhubarb between September and October, but this plant can also be planted in March.
Soil liming in no-plough cultivation
In no-plough cultivation, there are two types of soil cultivation: direct sowing and strip cultivation, i.e. the so-called strip-till.
ARE PODZOLIC SOILS FERTILE?
Podzolic soils are not fertile. They form on sands. Their eluvial (leaching) horizon is bleached, and light-ashy (hence their name).
Cultivation and liming of sugar beet
Before starting work related to fertilizing or liming the soil, it is necessary to analyze its chemical composition.
How to lime raspberries? Growing raspberries
Raspberry bushes require soil with a neutral character ranging from pH 6.2 to 6.7. This pH range is optimal for soil acidity in which these plants grow best.
Soil reclamation – what methods are the best?
Every soil has a specific fertility level. If its level is very low, it can be improved through agrotechnical and agrochemical treatments.
The influence of liming on the increase in the profitability of corn cultivation
Lime is one of the most important macronutrients necessary for the growth and development of plants.
Liming the soil in winter – how to do it correctly?
Liming is an important agronomic practice contributing to the improvement of soil conditions, such as maintaining the granular structure of the soil, aeration, soil pH, and increasing the availability of nutrients, which significantly influences yield increases and the profitability of crop production.
Plant production in Poland. Can its profitability be increased?
Given the current prices of mineral fertilizers, which are increasing from week to week, it is worth considering finding a middle ground in planning the fertilization of crops.
The influence of raw material grain size on quality indicators of fertilizer lime
Liming is one of the most important practices to ensure good yields.
What to do to make tobacco cultivation profitable? Benefits of spring liming.
Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a plant known and valued for generations. It originates from South America and was brought to Europe by participants of Columbus’s expedition.
Liming soils low in magnesium – what to use?
Soil is an essential element of the biosphere.
Soil liming in no-plough cultivation
In Poland, no-till cultivation systems are increasingly being used. They contribute to reducing the labor intensity of crop production.
Agricultural drought – how to save crops?
Agriculture is a vital sector of the Polish economy, accounting for approximately 14% of the employed population.
Cultivation of hemp – what treatments should be used to increase yield?
emp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an annual plant from the Cannabaceae family.
How does liming berry plants affect yields?
Berry plants require fertile and slightly acidic soils for proper growth and high yields.
Liming of orchards
Poland is a country where agriculture plays a huge role in the national economy. In this sector, 2,327,300 people work, which constitutes 14.18% of the total number of people employed in Poland.
Liming of grasslands
In the Agricultural Restructuring and Modernization Agency database in 2016, approximately 840 thousand farms were maintaining permanent grasslands.
Subsidies for liming acidic soils – everything you need to know
The soil acidity in Poland is not the same in all regions. This is due to the diversity of soil-forming and weather factors.
The influence of calcium and liming on plant yield
Calcium is the dominant cation both in the sorption complex and in the soil solution of arable soils.
SOIL TEST – advice for the Farmer
Even though spring is almost here and the ground is still sometimes lightly frozen, it is worth considering soil testing now.
MAGNESIUM and its role in crops
Soils in Poland are deficient in magnesium, as indicated by over 60% of soils falling into the low fertility class.
SuperMag innovation in soil liming
To quickly supply plants with magnesium, Polcalc introduces a new INNOVATIVE calcium-magnesium fertilizer called SuperMag to the market.
Carbonate lime and the main yield-forming elements
Agriculture has a lot in common with chemistry, especially when it comes to fertilizers.
Acidification is still relevant
Despite the intensive promotion of knowledge about fertilization, especially liming, soil acidification in Poland is still a current issue.
Acidification is a continuous process
Polish farmers are accustomed to the idea that lime „works” for several years. It’s no wonder, as the use of partially crushed rocks with dubious acid-neutralizing properties.
Does corn need lime
Corn is the most important fodder crop cultivated in Poland for silage and grain.
Principles of effective soil deacidification
Among many farmers, there are still many outdated and completely ineffective methods of soil liming. Lime is often used without the necessary knowledge, resulting in the ineffectiveness of liming treatments.
The differences are visible to the naked eye! That is, control of the Polcalc experimental fields
Lime is one of the main macronutrients determining high yields of cereals and other crops.
