How our lime is made
Glencoe Lime is derived from a soft coral limestone deposit, which contains many forms of decayed marine life. The porous structure of coral based lime allows the acidity to penetrate the lime particles, which means the acid neutralisation process can occur not only on the outside of the lime particle, but also within. The higher reactive surface area of coral lime particles enhances its ability to correct soil acidity.
Following extraction the lime is extensively processed using primary and secondary crushers, screens, a rotary drier and 15 conveyer systems.
Glencoe Lime makes both dried and semi-dried lime products, which are housed in large storage sheds to keep them dry.
Microscopic view of a coral lime particle, displays a very open internal structure with highly reactive surface areas.
Dried Lime
Furnace Dried Fine Lime is mostly used as a stock feed additive providing Calcium for livestock.
Semi Dried Lime
Glencoe Lime’s Semi Dried Product is designed to be user friendly. It contains around 8% moisture, which is the optimum amount for handling purposes, not too moist and yet not so dry and dusty that it ends up on your neighbour’s property.
Taking into account the cost associated with running a drying plant and producing a consistent product, Glencoe’s Semi Dried Lime is very reasonably priced. It is our most popular product for correcting soil acidity and increasing production in all forms of crops and pastures.
Glenmag
Glenmag is a unique blend of coral based lime with Dolomite, designed for magnesium deficient soils.
We can arrange a Custom Blend of Glenmag if needed to meet soil test requirements.
Glencoe Lime is available through most fertiliser distributors and spreading contractors in Victoria and Southern New South Wales.
Talk to your local distributor for a competitive price or send us an email.