Applying lime to in-ground figs

[Kelby]

I want to lime my in ground figs, but I have no clue how much to apply. Anyone have input? My soil pH is around 5.5 or 6 if memory serves.

[Rewton]

My soil is around 6.2. Last year I sprinkled 1 cup of dolomite lime around the base of the tree though I 'm not sure if it makes any difference. I would be curious to hear if others have done a comparison of +/- lime.

[Kelby]

I got a bunch af bags for a couple bucks each last fall, figure it can't hurt to apply.

[newnandawg]

ASC Pete In ground fertilizer program

For my in-ground trees, Spring fertilizer application:
Saturate soil (at least 10 gallons) with Miracle Grow General Purpose fertilizer 24-8-16 @ 1 Tablespoon / gallon of water... (initial Boost)
2 cups of pulverized Dolemite limestone / 25 sq Ft area... (Calcium and Magnesium)
2 cups Espoma-Tone / 25 sq ft area... (Macro / Micro nutrients and Inoculates soil with Microbes)
spread 1-2 inches of compost... (Fertilizer and bedding for earth worm)
Cover compost with Pine Bark Mulch or Pine Shavings... (Ground Cover and eventual compost / fertilizer)

[Kelby]

Good info, thanks Mike! And Pete!

[AscPete]

For those with a pH above 6.5 or 7.0 substituting Gypsum for the Dolemite Limestone will yield similar results because it doesn't change the pH value.

[Kelby]

Went ahead and put about 3/4 cup lime and a 1/2 cup Dr Earth fertilizer (similar to the Tones) in each of my fig wells. After fertilizing blueberries last week I'm burning through fertilizer!

[CajunB]

I use a little dolemite limestone to all of my potted plant and it make a big difference ,thanks to Bob for this tip.........

[Kelby]

I have been putting it my blend this year, too. We'll see if there's a noticeable difference!