When to apply lime

Hi all could anyone tell me when's the best time to apply lime to the soil & which veg's like lime & which veg's dont I've just been given a big bag of the stuff & dont know when to apply it & for what thanks Mick

 

check your soil first a cheap soil test kit is all thats needed you are aiming for a neutral ph i.e 7.0
Cabbages and their ilk if the ph is borderline a sprinkle of lime a couple of weeks before planting.
Spuds if lime is used it can encourage scab.
Never apply lime to close to applying manure at least a couple of months for good rotted manure,otherwise you get the same effect as having a wee in a toilet with bleach in it goes all frothy as gas is created!
The bag you have been given is it crushed limestone(grey in colour)or white powder which is slated lime not recommended for garden use,but I have used to control club root.
Lime only needs applying every couple of years usually if you have acid soil but do a soil test first.

 

I've had a divvil of a job trying to find lime as a powder and not in the granulated form. I'm a bit Old fashioned that way. I've had to order it so my spring cabbages will have to wait a bit longer. :WINK1: Cheers, Tony.

 

Thanks Lazydog its the granulated stuff I did'nt know there was a difference