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What Is Dolomite Powder? (ڈولومائٹ پاؤڈر کیا ہے؟)
Meaning of Dolomite Powder in Urdu is “ڈولومائٹ پاؤڈر” کیلشیم اور میگنیشیم کاربونیٹ پر مشتمل پسا ہوا معدنی پتھر، جو تیزابی مٹی کی تیزابیت کم کرنے اور پودوں کو کیلشیم اور میگنیشیم دینے کے کام آتا ہے. If you have been told to “just add lime” but your plants also look short of magnesium, this is the version of lime that covers both jobs.
Dolomite is a double carbonate: calcium and magnesium sit in alternating layers of the crystal, which is what makes it different from plain limestone. It reacts more slowly than calcite, so a fine powder matters, and what you pay for is the grade, meaning how pure and how fine it is.
At a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is it? | Ground dolomite, CaMg(CO₃)₂. A soil conditioner, not a fertiliser. |
| Product type | Calcium-magnesium soil conditioner |
| Grade | High purity agricultural grade (Approx. 20% Calcium, 10% Magnesium, 100 mesh fineness) |
| What does it do? | Helps raise the pH of acidic soil and supplies calcium and magnesium. |
| Choose it over plain lime when | Soil is acidic and low in magnesium, ideally confirmed by a test. |
| How much? | Starting points: 50–100 g per m² in beds, 1–2 g per litre in potting mix. |
| How fast? | Slowly – typically weeks to a few months. |
| What is it not for? | Not a fertiliser or pest control. Not for alkaline soil, magnesium-rich soil or acid-loving plants. |
Dolomite or Plain Lime: Which One Does Your Soil Need? (آپ کی مٹی کو کیا چاہیے؟)
The most common mistake with liming is picking by habit instead of by soil. Use this quick guide.
| Your situation | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Acidic soil, and a test shows low magnesium | This dolomite. |
| Acidic soil, magnesium already adequate | A calcium-only lime, so you do not keep adding magnesium. |
| Pale older leaves with green veins, soil never tested | Test first. This can point to low magnesium, but other problems look similar. |
| Peat-heavy pots or soilless mix | A small amount of dolomite is a common buffer and magnesium source. |
| Soil tests neutral or alkaline | Neither. Both would push pH higher. |
Acidity is the exception rather than the rule across much of Pakistan’s plains, so this is a targeted fix, not a routine top-up. Sandy soils and areas with heavy rain tend to lose magnesium more easily, which is where dolomite earns its place.
A pocket pH meter or test strips give a quick first reading, and an agriculture university or provincial soil lab can test pH, calcium and magnesium together.
Searching for dolomite near me? Order online from Organic Baghbani and see related products in our Soil pH Adjusters & Conditioners category.
What Can It Do for Your Plants? (پودوں کو کیا فائدہ ہو سکتا ہے؟)
- Can supply calcium and magnesium in one application, where both are low.
- Can raise the pH of acidic soil, which tends to make nutrients easier for roots to take up.
- Magnesium is part of chlorophyll, so correcting a real shortage can help leaves stay green.
- Works as a pH buffer in soilless potting mixes.
- Pairs well with compost and most fertilisers, because it conditions soil rather than feeding it.
What it will not do
- It will not feed plants with nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium.
- It will not act as a pesticide or fungicide.
- It will not help alkaline soil.
- It is not a quick magnesium fix. For a fast correction, other products act quicker, and dolomite works over weeks.
Results depend on your soil, your plants and your watering.
How Much Should You Use? (کتنا ڈالیں؟)
These are conservative starting points for mildly acidic soil. Magnesium builds up if you overdo it, so go lower, retest, then repeat only if needed. A level teaspoon of fine powder is roughly 4–5 g, but a kitchen scale is better.
| Situation | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small pot (about 2 L of mix) | 2–4 g, roughly ½ to 1 level teaspoon | Only for peat-heavy mixes or a low pH reading. |
| Homemade potting-mix batch | 1–2 g per litre of mix | Blend dry into the mix before wetting. Works well with sphagnum peat moss, which is naturally acidic. |
| Vegetable or raised bed | 50–100 g per m² | Mix into the top 10–15 cm, 2–3 weeks before planting. Start at the low end if magnesium is already adequate. |
| Lawn (لان) | About 50 g per m² | Scatter evenly, brush in, water. |
| Fruit trees (پھلدار درخت) | About 100 g per m² under the canopy | Fork in lightly; keep it off the trunk. |
| Seeds and seedlings | None directly | Correct the pH in the bed beforehand. |
Repeat no more than once per season without a new test.
How Does It Compare with Other Options? (دوسرے انتخابات سے فرق)
| Option | Main job | Raises pH? | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomite (this product) | Calcium and magnesium, slow pH lift | Yes | Soil is acidic and short of magnesium. |
| Ground limestone or calcium carbonate | Calcium only, pH lift | Yes | Soil is acidic and magnesium is fine. |
| Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) | Fast magnesium for leaves | No | A quick magnesium top-up is needed and pH is already right. |
| Organic compost | Organic matter and slow nutrition | Not a pH corrector | Soil needs feeding and structure more than correcting. |
| Sulphur-type products | Lower pH | No – the opposite job | Soil is alkaline. |
For more choices, browse the For Acidic Soils range.
How Does It Work in the Soil? (مٹی میں یہ کیسے کام کرتا ہے؟)
According to Wikipedia’s dolomite article, dolomite is a calcium magnesium carbonate, and in horticulture it is added to soils and soilless potting mixes as a pH buffer and a magnesium source. Acids in soil water dissolve the carbonate slowly, which neutralises acidity and releases calcium and magnesium; the USGS explains how slightly acidic water dissolves carbonate rock such as dolomite. Because dolomite dissolves more slowly than calcite unless it is a fine powder, particle size decides how quickly you see a change.
How Do You Apply It Safely? (محفوظ استعمال کا طریقہ)
- Test first. Check pH and, if you can, magnesium. Most vegetables and garden plants tend to do well at roughly pH 6.0–7.0.
- Weigh the dose from the table above, ideally on a kitchen scale.
- Protect yourself. Fine mineral dust irritates eyes, nose and lungs. Wear gloves, a dust mask and eye protection, and apply on a still day.
- Spread evenly over bare soil, mix into the top 10–15 cm, then water in.
- Wait 2–3 weeks before sowing or transplanting. For pots, blend in ahead of time.
- Keep urea apart. Leave a gap of a couple of weeks between this powder and urea or other ammonium-based fertilisers, which can lose nitrogen as ammonia.
- Recheck after 6–8 weeks and repeat only if pH is still low and magnesium is still short.
- Store sealed, cool and dry, out of reach of children and pets. For soil use only, never for eating.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Dolomite (calcium magnesium carbonate) |
| Brand | Organic Baghbani |
| Form | Dry powder |
| Calcium and magnesium content | Calcium (Ca) ~20-22%, Magnesium (Mg) ~10-12% (ya Calcium Carbonate 54%, Magnesium Carbonate 44%) |
| Particle size (mesh) | 80 – 100 mesh (Fine powder for slow and steady absorption) |
| Appearance | Off-white to light gray fine powder (ہلکا سفید یا سرمئی باریک پاؤڈر) |
| Additives | None (100% pure natural crushed mineral) |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| Packaging and pack sizes | 1KG, 2kg, 10kg, 25kg |
| Claim | Soil conditioner that raises the pH of acidic soil and supplies calcium and magnesium |
| Primary use | Correcting acidic, magnesium-poor soil in pots, mixes, lawns, beds and orchards |
| Suitable for | Vegetables, lawns, fruit trees and ornamentals growing in acidic soil |
| Not ideal for | Alkaline soil; magnesium-rich soil; acid-loving plants such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias; pest or disease control; eating; industrial processes |
| Category | Soil pH Adjusters & Conditioners › For Acidic Soils |
| Bulk orders | Special discount – WhatsApp or call 03119073909 |
| Pack Size | Effective Rate | Pack Price | Select |
|---|---|---|---|
1kg | ₨ 320 / KG | ₨ 320 | |
2kg | ₨ 300 / KG | ₨ 600 | |
10kg | ₨ 250 / KG | ₨ 2,500 | |
25kg | ₨ 220 / KG | ₨ 5,500 |
Is it the same as limestone? (کیا یہ چونا پتھر ہے؟)
No. Limestone is mainly calcium carbonate, while dolomite also contains magnesium. Both lift pH, so the real question is whether your soil needs the extra magnesium.
How do I know if my soil needs magnesium? (کیا میگنیشیم کی کمی ہے؟)
A soil test is the only reliable way. Pale older leaves with green veins can point to low magnesium, but overwatering, pH problems and other shortages look similar, so test before you buy.
Dolomite or Epsom salt for magnesium?
Epsom salt is magnesium sulphate: it acts fast and does not change pH. Dolomite acts slowly and raises pH, so it suits acidic soil, while Epsom salt suits soil whose pH is already right.
Can I use it in pots and potting mix?
Yes, in small amounts, mainly in peat-heavy or soilless mixes where it buffers acidity and adds magnesium. Use about 1–2 g per litre, mix it through well and leave it a few days before planting.
Can I use too much?
Yes. Overliming can push pH too high, and extra magnesium can crowd out calcium uptake. Stick to the starting amounts, split bigger doses and retest.
How long does it take to work?
It dissolves slowly, so expect weeks to a few months, faster when the powder is fine and well mixed in. Recheck after 6–8 weeks before adding more.
Can I use it with compost, urea and other fertilisers?
It pairs well with compost and most fertilisers. Keep a gap of a couple of weeks from urea and other ammonium-based nitrogen fertilisers, which can lose nitrogen as ammonia.
Which plants should not get it?
Acid-loving plants such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias, and any bed that tests neutral, alkaline or already high in magnesium. Potato growers should be careful too, as raising pH can increase the risk of scab.
What is the difference between dolomite, dolomitic lime and calcined dolomite?
Dolomite and dolomitic lime are used for soil, and ground dolomite is simply the mineral milled to powder. Calcined dolomite is heat-processed for steel and refractory work and is far more reactive, so it is not a garden product. This listing is for soil use only; industrial buyers usually need a certificate of analysis for the exact grade.
What is the dolomite price in Pakistan? (قیمت کیا ہے؟)
The current price is ₨ 320. Buying in bulk? Ask for a special discount on WhatsApp.
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