Criteria such as reactivity, moisture and dry mass content, and carbon oxide content are tested for fertiliser lime. Fertiliser lime undergoes various sieving processes and must also be tested for calcium oxide content as carbonate.
Contents of pollutants and secondary components according to German Fertiliser Ordinance (DüMV)
Sieving cycles
Burnt limes (calcium oxide)
Moisture/dry matter content
Calcium/magnesium/total oxide content
Carbon oxide content
Calcium oxide content as carbonate and unbound calcium oxide
Contents of pollutants and secondary components according to German Fertiliser Ordinance (DüMV)
Sieving cycles
Mixed limes
Moisture/dry matter content
Calcium/magnesium/total oxide content
Carbon oxide content
Calcium oxide content as carbonate and unbound calcium oxide
Contents of pollutants and secondary components according to German Fertiliser Ordinance (DüMV)
Sieving cycles
DLG-certified quality
The DLG quality seal stands for tested agricultural inputs. Regular testing ensures consistent quality. Special features or innovations can also be independently verified – visibly indicated directly on the certification mark.
