Pond Bottom Dryout, Liming: Part II. Limit Liming After Soil Testing

摘要

The authors believe that dryout periods likely destroy most organisms in pond bottoms, and liming of the entire bottom area should be done only to neutralize soil acidity and increase pH for organic matter decomposition by soil microorganisms. Use ofhydrated lime for disinfection should be reserved to particularly wet parts of pond bottoms. When applying liming materials, it is important to spread them uniformly over moist soil — typically within two days after ponds are drained to assure dissolution.