How much Aegir should I spread?

For Aegir, our product sheet recommends:maintenance liming: 446 lb/acre (500 kg/ha) every 3 years;correcting acidic soil: 892 lb/acre (1,000 kg/ha), in a single application the first year;small areas: 6.6 lb (3 kg) per 646 sq ft (60 m²), or about 2.2 lb (1 kg) per 108 sq ft (10 m²).Have your soil pH tested before liming so you can adjust the application rate.

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Aegir, natural limestone

Q: What's the difference between Aegir and regular agricultural lime?

Aegir is made from crushed North Sea seashells. Its coarse texture releases calcium slowly, so your soil pH rises gradually, with a buffering effect that lasts up to 3 years and no shock to soil life. Regular agricultural lime is more soluble, so it works faster but doesn't last as long.

Q: What can Aegir be combined with?

Our product page suggests a soil improvement program for 108 sq ft (10 m²): 2.2 lb (1 kg) of Aegir, 2.2 lb (1 kg) of Edasil, 2.2 lb (1 kg) of Vulkamin granules, 11 lb (5 kg) of EM Bokashi mulch, and a spray of Microferm diluted to 1–2% in non-chlorinated water. Apply ideally in the fall for 5 years, then as maintenance based on your soil's needs.Aegir can also be added to bokashi, where it helps control the pH of the pile.

Q: Can Aegir be used in organic farming?

Yes, according to our product page, Aegir is suitable for use in organic farming: it is a 100% natural limestone with no chemical processing, available in sizes from 4.4 to 2,756 lb (2 to 1,250 kg). If you are certified, please check with your certifier that it is on your list of approved inputs.

Q: Can horses stay in the pasture while Aegir is being spread?

Yes, our product sheet specifies that horses can stay in the pasture during application. Aegir can be spread with a lime spreader, compost spreader, or disc spreader, or by hand, on grassland, crops, and vegetable gardens. It is available in sizes from 4.4 lb to 2,756 lb (2 to 1,250 kg).

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100% natural limestone sourced from the North Sea.
Rich in calcium carbonate (96.1% CaCO₃) for a balanced, long-lasting pH.
Active buffering effect for up to 3 years, naturally stabilizing soil acidity.
Respects soil microbial life and improves soil structure.
Suitable for organic farming, with no chemical processing.

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Description
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Guide & FAQ5

Aegir is a 100% natural source of limestone, made from shell fragments from the North Sea. Rich in calcium carbonate (96.1% CaCO₃), it raises soil pH gradually and lastingly, without shocking the soil's microbiology.

Thanks to its coarse structure, the calcium is released slowly, providing a long-lasting buffering effect (up to 3 years) and natural stabilization of soil acidity. In addition to calcium, Aegir supplies a wide range of minerals and trace elements that benefit soil fertility and structure.

✔ Suitable for use in organic farming

Benefits

Lasting pH effect: gradual, stable action;
96.1% calcium carbonate;
Improves soil structure
Increases nutrient availability;
Respects soil microbial life;
Active buffering effect for up to 3 years;
Natural product, no chemical processing.

Uses

Spread on soil with a lime spreader, compost spreader, disk spreader, or by hand.
Mix into Bokashi to control the pH of the pile.
Improves pastures, crops, and vegetable gardens.
Horses can stay in the pasture during application.

Why choose Aegir?

Unlike standard agricultural lime, which dissolves quickly and only works temporarily, Aegir releases its calcium carbonate gradually, providing a gentle, lasting pH correction.

A balanced pH means:

Better nutrient uptake
Optimal microbial activity
Increased fertility
Lasting improvement in yields

Recommended application rates

Maintenance liming:
About 446 lb per acre (500 kg per hectare) every 3 years.
Acidic soil (correction):
About 892 lb per acre (1,000 kg per hectare), applied once in the first year.
Small areas:
6.6 lb per 646 sq ft (3 kg per 60 m²).
About 2.2 lb per 108 sq ft (1 kg per 10 m²).
Recommended program (complete soil improvement) for 108 sq ft (10 m²):
2.2 lb (1 kg) of Aegir.
2.2 lb (1 kg) of Edasil.
2.2 lb (1 kg) of Vulkamin granules.
11 lb (5 kg) of Bokashi mulch.
Spray Microferm diluted to 1–2% in non-chlorinated water.

Ideally, repeat every fall for 5 years, then maintain yearly as your soil requires.

Aegir is the natural, economical way to restore and maintain the biological balance of your soil, while respecting its microbial life and long-term fertility.

Technical specifications Aegir, natural limestone

Overview
Brand	Agriton
Reference	AG/AEG/2
Size	2 kg Box
Product type	Lime soil amendment (liming)
Compatible with	Edasil, Vulkamin granules, Bokashi mulch, Microferm
Intended use	Soil pH correction: pastures, crops, vegetable gardens, Bokashi
Shape	Shell fragments (coarse texture)
Capacity
Capacity / weight	2 kilograms depending on size
Composition
Composition	North Sea seashells: 96.1% calcium carbonate, minerals, and trace elements
Origin of raw materials	North Sea seashells
Use and storage
Dosage	Maintenance 446 lb/acre (500 kg/ha) every 3 years; acidic soil 892 lb/acre (1,000 kg/ha); small areas approx. 2.2 lb/108 sq ft (1 kg/10 m²)
Instructions for use	Spread with a lime spreader, compost spreader, disc spreader, or by hand
Duration of effect / renewal	Buffering effect for up to 3 years
Precautions	Horses can stay in the pasture during application
Dimensions and material
Weight	4.4 pounds (2 kilograms)
Manufacturing
Country of manufacture	Netherlands
Certification / label	Suitable for organic farming
Box contents and warranty
Warranty	2 years

Your questions about the Aegir

The farm's answers to the questions our customers ask us most often.

Aegir is made from crushed North Sea seashells. Its coarse texture releases calcium slowly, so your soil pH rises gradually, with a buffering effect that lasts up to 3 years and no shock to soil life. Regular agricultural lime is more soluble, so it works faster but doesn't last as long.

Our product page suggests a soil improvement program for 108 sq ft (10 m²): 2.2 lb (1 kg) of Aegir, 2.2 lb (1 kg) of Edasil, 2.2 lb (1 kg) of Vulkamin granules, 11 lb (5 kg) of EM Bokashi mulch, and a spray of Microferm diluted to 1–2% in non-chlorinated water. Apply ideally in the fall for 5 years, then as maintenance based on your soil's needs.

Aegir can also be added to bokashi, where it helps control the pH of the pile.

Yes, according to our product page, Aegir is suitable for use in organic farming: it is a 100% natural limestone with no chemical processing, available in sizes from 4.4 to 2,756 lb (2 to 1,250 kg). If you are certified, please check with your certifier that it is on your list of approved inputs.

For Aegir, our product sheet recommends:

maintenance liming: 446 lb/acre (500 kg/ha) every 3 years;
correcting acidic soil: 892 lb/acre (1,000 kg/ha), in a single application the first year;
small areas: 6.6 lb (3 kg) per 646 sq ft (60 m²), or about 2.2 lb (1 kg) per 108 sq ft (10 m²).

Have your soil pH tested before liming so you can adjust the application rate.

Yes, our product sheet specifies that horses can stay in the pasture during application. Aegir can be spread with a lime spreader, compost spreader, or disc spreader, or by hand, on grassland, crops, and vegetable gardens. It is available in sizes from 4.4 lb to 2,756 lb (2 to 1,250 kg).

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