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Sourcing Powdered Dolomite Lime for Pinguicula Soil Amendment

A grower (Jason) can only find granular dolomite lime, asks for brand and source recommendations for powdered form.

Jeff Dallas: Check independent garden centers for "garden lime" or "dolomite lime powder" (not pellets/prills). Often in bags/boxes; multiple brands (Lily Miller makes both). Big-box stores have limited selection.

Powdered lime incorporates evenly into soil mixes; prills create localized high-pH zones. Essential for the Pinguicula lime-amended mix (2:1:1 sand:peat:perlite + 1 tbsp lime/cup).

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