Originally Posted by CNC
You need to start building up some organic matter in the soil first if you haven't already. If you have less than 1% OM then most of what you apply will likely just be wasted. Once you've got a little OM starting to build up to hold then lime then add frequent small doses in the beginning and build your CA up as your OM builds. You may want to add a little each year if it's possible to do so. You don't want to just dump big quantities out at one time in this situation


I am using this approach now. We just pushed a new field and there is almost zero top soil. We planted brown top millet with plenty of fertilizer.