Spreading lime? Ideal time when grass covers are low

Rainfall washes most of the lime from the grass down into the soil 

Brian Holland spreading Gran-Lime on his land outside Riverstick, Co Cork. Picture: David Creedon,  Anzenberger. 

Once fields have been grazed-off and grass covers are low, it is an ideal time to apply lime. 

Identify blocks of land that require lime, for example this could require ordering a load of lime (20t) after each grazing rotation to correct soil pH (covers approximately 10 acres at a 2t/acre lime application rate). Aim to avoid high grass covers (over 800kg DM/ha).