How do I add Nitrogen and Calcium at the same time?

Question

I read where adding Limestone at the same time as manure to my veggie patch is not a good idea, apparently the Limestone cancels out the Nitrogen and visa versa. Is there something else I can add to the manure that will raise pH and add Calcium as well.

Answer 1

Fish emulsion is a good source of nitrogen.

Milk water (1/2 each) adds water soluble calcium.  (Great for houseplants, not so sure it's economical for a garden.)

Answer 2

Lime will not cancel Nitrogen or visa versa, that is an old wives tale. Applying limestone to the soil changes the pH of the soil.  If your soil is too alkaline or too acidic, that will effect the uptake of nitrogen into plants, as long as you apply it properly it will actually increase the amount of uptake. Applying it properly is the key however.  Most people do not put enough lime on a lawn to do it any good. In average soil it take takes 25 to 30 lbs of lime per 1000 square feet to change the soil 1 point in the pH scale. As opposed to fertilizer which is available almost immediately, this is a chemical change and does not happen over night as well. It can take months for this change to occur.  The best bet for you would be to take a soil sample to your local coop ext office, they can do a test and tell you exactly what your soil needs and in what amounts.

Answer 3

mate dont worry about all the scientific stuff, its allways better to add organic matter (manure) and a seaweed emolsion, in a few months then try adding lime and potass combined making sure their well mixed with no lumps.