Applying lime

[hayseed]

How do you effectively and safely apply lime in hard to reach areas. I know it is best to buy in bulk.

[bjkpharmd]

Depends on the amount and terrain. Have heard of people flinging shovels of lime from carts behind ATVs or buying a spreader but bulk ag lime doesn't go through them well. If it were a small area I may think about pelletized even though it will cost quite a bit more per pound.

[hayseed]

Do I need to take any kind of precautions when applying lime? I would think there would be some health hazard to spreading by hand.

[bjkpharmd]

Check the wind direction http://www.iowawhitetail.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[horkeymike]

Pel lime is much easier to apply in smaller volumes, and is available alot quicker.

[HUSKERBUCK]

Pelletized lime is probably the way to go for you. It will spread out of a spinner type spreader just fine. As for anything to worry about, it is basicly harmless. Just try and keep the dust out of your eyes.