vendredi 17 juin 2016

How To Use A Lime Spreader Effectively

By Michael Roberts


All farm tools have their way of adding value to the crops or soil. When you are using the tools, there is need to know specifically how they should be used with great effectiveness. This is because others work so hard yet they do not realize the right results. A person will thus be required to know how a lime spreader will be used effectively to improve soil fertility and minimize acidity.

First, the effectiveness of the machine depends on the size of the land. When the land is huge, you need a machine whose capacity is able to work on such a big portion of land. This will ensure you do the work fast without getting tired. It will also be easier to work without having to frequently refill it with the fertilizer.

When you are applying this kind of farm input, ensure you have the scientific reason why you are using a certain amount of lime. This helps prevent destroying the soil. This means you should have a specific spreading rate matching with the needs of your lawn or farm in terms of acidity levels or fertility needs. A person will also avoid losses once the right rate is set.

The machine should only be pushed forward and not backwards. Although it has an option of being pulled backwards, ensure it can only apply the lime when being pushed forward. This kind of setting helps reduce wastage of the farm input. It also becomes crucial to be certain of the amount to be applied within a certain portion or acreage.

In all situations, remember the lime can be blown away by wind. When you apply during a windy day, the fertilizer will be carried away by the wind thus the soil plus the crops do not feel the impact of your work. It is also risky because you can end up inhaling the particles which can harm your health.

When you are filling the spreader with the lime, there will be some amount which can be scattered on the ground. Therefore, do not fill it in the farm but along a driveway. This makes it possible to ensure no section of the farm will experience an over application. When you are making turns, make them smoothly to avoid spilling the fertilizer.

Depending on the kind of equipment you have acquired, ensure you read the manual carefully. This helps understand how to use a specific type effectively. There are different types which include handheld, drop and broadcast spreaders. They all work in a unique way and require special care to realize their effectiveness. For those who have acquired a different type unlike the one they used previously, care should be taken to know the tactics required with the new one.

Effectiveness of the farm tool starts with buying the right type. When you are in the shop looking for the best machine, ensure you understand how it should be repaired. This comes along the need to understand how frequent maintenance should be carried out. The parts needed during repair should be well understood. This helps know the cost to be incurred to keep the farm tool highly effective.




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