Certification of Lime fertilisers

At the Test Centre for Technology and Farm Inputs of DLG TestService, we certify lime fertilisers in accordance with the product-specific DLG quality standard. In addition to the established criteria for this efficacy test, other product properties can be tested and certified. Lime fertilisers that pass the tests receive the DLG quality seal. 

All DLG-certified farm inputs are subject to continuous monitoring. Consistent product quality is ensured through regular follow-up tests or analyses. In addition, random samples are taken at the manufacturer’s facility or in retail outlets.

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DLG test criteria for lime fertilisers

Carbonate of lime

  • Moisture/dry matter content
  • Calcium/magnesium/total carbonate content
  • Alkaline content
  • Reactivity
  • 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