Lime cyanamide a wonder product for the (vegetable) garden, or not

Nitrogen and lime in 1

Lime cyanamide slowly and evenly releases nitrogen into the soil. The lime in the fertiliser raises the pH value. Due to the combination of these 2 substances, the result is quickly visible.

The most important advantage of calcium cyanamide is its price. Perhaps that is why this fertilizer is so well-known. So you fertilize and lime with 1 product.

Cautious use

Calcium cyanamide should be handled with care. Always follow the indicated dosage and safety instructions carefully. You really do not need much (general dosage for lawns is ± 2 kg/100 m²). Do not use this product on a young lawn and/or in warm and sunny weather as it could burn. Also, if used incorrectly (too high a dose or not distributed well), your lawn can burn very quickly.

Do you want to use calcium cyanamide in your lawn? Test, for example, a small area first before treating your entire lawn. We have had several customers where the lawn was completely burnt by a too heavy dose and/or under the wrong weather conditions.

Is the purpose maintenance?  Then use a fertiliser such as Viano 4-in-1 or BSI Green Star which contains a (small) dose of calcium cyanamide instead of the pure calcium cyanamide.

The timing of the administration of calcium cyanamide is also essential. For this, it is important to understand how this product works:

First operation:

Second operation:

After the first reaction, the nitrogen will be released slowly, and you will therefore get a long-term fertilisation of about 2 months. This product should therefore always be used in damp and not too warm conditions. Spread the fertiliser at least two weeks before sowing or planting, and then work in with a rake. Keep the soil slightly moist for the first two weeks after treatment!

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