non-injurious

Updated: June 8, 2025

These last are injurious to young plant life, and gas lime should be applied long before the crop is planted, or at least exposed to the air some time before its application. The action of air converts the poisonous substances in it into non-injurious products. Gas lime contains on an average 40% of calcium oxide, and usually a small percentage of nitrogen." Lime After Magnesium Removal.

Alva Agee - Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement