Dolo 20 Damp Limestone
Dolo 20 Limestone for Sale
Baker’s Dolo 20 Damp Limestone is mined directly from our quarry, a rich dolomitic deposit in the heart of York County, Pennsylvania. Farmers can depend on Baker’s Dolo 20 Limestone to neutralize acidic soil in their fields and replenish the crucial nutrients of calcium and magnesium. When soil pH is properly controlled, crop yields and fertilizer/herbicide effectiveness can be significantly improved.
Baker’s lime improves the effectiveness of other natural soil nutrients, as well. For example, nitrogen and phosphorus, which are sensitive to soil pH. Baker’s high quality pulverized limestone plays an important role in the overall economy of farm production for professional, commercial and custom applicators. Baker’s Dolo 20 Limestone can also be blended with products and can be used for equestrian and horseback riding arenas. Our pulverized Dolo 20 limestone is used for footing material at riding facilities, professional horsemen arenas or farm owner arenas.
About Baker’s Dolo 20 Limestone:
- Our Customers say that our Dolo 20 Damp Lime Spreads and Works the Best!
- Is a very finely pulverized, damp dolomite limestone used to correct and maintain soil pH.
- C.C.E. Value 105.6%
- Low moisture content, typical is two to four percent.
- Quickly neutralizes soil acidity to provide the best environment for healthy plant growth.
- Supplies both calcium and magnesium, two very important nutrients for plant development.
- Can improve both fertilizer and herbicide efficiency by maintaining recommended soil pH levels.
- Has been designed to be applied with spinner-type agricultural lime spreaders.
Use Limestone in Equestrian Arena’s
- Use as a base material in Equestrian/Horse riding Arenas.
- Blend with sand or sawdust for Horse Show and riding rings.
- Reduces odors and dresses up walkways, helps to keep animals clean for Showtime.
Benefits of Dolo 20 Limestone
Dolo 20 limestone has several different benefits. Dolo 20 limestone is great for farmers looking to replenish their soil. This product spreads easily, provides calcium and magnesium for soil and reduces soil acidity. This product is also beneficial for keeping odors out of the barn. Begin reaping the benefits from our Dolo 20 limestone. Contact us today for more information!
Purity Comparison
Chemical analysis – Typical Limestone
| Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 | 54.8% |
| Magnesium Carbonate MgCO3 | 30.0% |
| Total Carbonates | 84.8% |
| Other (no neutralizing value) | 15.8% |
Chemical analysis – Baker’s Limestone
| Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 | 53.5% |
| Magnesium Carbonate MgCO3 | 42.0% |
| Total Carbonates | 97.5% |
| Other (no neutralizing value) | 2.5% |
Chemical Analysis
| Calcium Carbonate Equivalent (C.C.E.) | 105.6% |
| Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) | 53.5% |
| Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3) | 42.0% |
| Total Carbonates | 97.5% |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO) | 30.0% |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) | 20.0% |
| Total Oxides | 51.0% |
| Elemental Calcium | 21.4% |
| Elemental Magnesium | 12.1% |
| Effective Neutralizing Value | 95.0% |
| Effective Neutralizing Power | 93.0% |
Time/Particle Analysis of Our Dolo 20 Damp Limestone
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent (C.C.E.)
Actual Dollar Value
| Recommendation | Lbs. of | Cost | Cost | ||
| Product | Lbs. C.C.E. per Acre | C.C.E.% | Limestone Needed | per Ton | per Acre |
| Baker | 3,000 | 105.6 | 2,841 | $26.00 | $36.92 |
| Other | 3,000 | 90 | 3,333 | 24.00 | 40.08 |
Effective Neutralizing Value (E.N.V.)
Actual Dollar Value
| Recommendation | Lbs. of | Cost | Cost | ||
| Product | Lbs. E.N.V. per Acre | C.C.E.% | Limestone Needed | per Ton | per Acre |
| Baker | 3,000 | 95 | 3,158 | $28.00 | $44.24 |
| Other | 3,000 | 85 | 3,524 | 26.00 | 46.02 |
Screen Analysis
U.S. Standard Sieve Guaranteed Typical
| – 20 Mesh | 100% | 100% |
| – 60 Mesh | 85% | 95% |
| – 100 Mesh | 75% | 80% |
Fertilizer Efficiency
Soil Acidity Fertilizer Wasted
| 4.5 pH | 71% |
| 5.0 pH | 54% |
| 5.5 pH | 33% |
| 6.0 pH | 20% |
| 7.0 pH | 0% |
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