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Name: CP Lime Soultions
Address: 325 Old West Coast Road, ChCh 7676, NZ, 7676
Telephone: +64 0508 678 464

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Equi-lise fertiliser is a specifically formulated, pelletised, all-in-one, lime-based fertiliser for healthier horse pastures. The lime-based pellets also include Magnesium, Phosphate (from Guano), Elemental Sulphur and a small amount of Selenium. It is also a great general purpose fertiliser for small block-holders that run other livestock.
Equi-lise helps maximise nutrient effectiveness resulting in a sweeter, palatable and more balanced pasture.

The all-in-one pellets make Equi-lise easy to apply, cost-effective, and fast-acting.
Because Equi-lise is an ultra-fine lime-based fertiliser in pelletised form, it breaks down quickly for a rapid response in the soil.
Applying Equi-lise increases soil pH, improves availability of key nutrients, enhances nutrient cycling and soil biological activity. Over time, horse pastures can become depleted in calcium and magnesium and as a result soil pH declines, often causing ‘sour’ grazing. Adjusting soil pH and supplying necessary Ca and Mg for soil health sweetens pastures and restores mineral balances faster.

Equi-lise comes in 1,000kg bags, 500kg bags and 25kg bags. Bulk truck loads also available.
Equi-lise is available from from our online store or your local Rural Merchant - ontact them to check stock or to order on your behalf.
You can also buy directly from us - just call or send an email with your order.

You can apply Equi-lise at any time of the year.
The best time to apply Equi-lise is just before it rains - as soon as the pellets come in to contact with moisture they will start breaking down and should start working within 6 to 12 weeks depending on your soil type.

You can apply Equi-lise every 12 -18 months to maintain a healthy soil. If however, your horse paddocks have been neglected or they are under heavy grazing pressure, you may want to consider increasing the application rate or the frequency (e.g. every 6 months).
The lighter your soil the quicker the response will be, however you may need to apply less product, more often.
A heavier soil will have a slower response and you may need to apply more product at once to see a change, but less frequent applications may be necessary.

Our recommended "rule of thumb" spread rate is 250kg per hectare (or approx.100kg/acre), so 1 tonne of Equi-lise is enough fertiliser for 4 hectares (or approx. 10 acres).

Bulk application: you can apply with a bulk spreader, plane or helicopter.
Small block application: If you are applying Equi-lise to your horse paddocks or lifestyle block then you can use a “walk behind” spreader (available from your local farm store) or a spreader on the back of your motorbike or tractor for example. Remember to turn the agitator off as this will crush the pellets, turning them to dust. Set the rate to 250kg/ha or approx. 225lbs/acre
Hand application: If you just want to apply Equi-lise to a small area then it is easy to sprinkle on by hand if you do not have a spreader. Spread like you are feeding chooks!
Bulk Bag lots: If you are able to unload 500kg or 1000kg bags off a delivery truck, then you can load directly in to the spreader bin. Should you have a smal spreader, you may find it easier to scoop the Equi-Lise with a bucket to fill the spreader.

We recommend that you move your animals out of the paddock before you apply your Equi-lise and move them back in when you feel that the Equi-lise pellets have dissolved enough. If you apply your Equi-Lise just before you think it is going to rain, the pellets will start breaking down as soon as they come into contact with moisture.

Equi-lise is made up of micronised Lime, Magnesium and Sulphur to maximise the effectiveness of the nutrients, then compressed into a pellet and blended with the granulated Guano Phosphate and Selenium for easy application and even coverage.

As a general guide, we'd recommend applying Equi-lise after you have sprayed out your pasture and once you have seen good die-back. You may also want to consider increasing the application rate to restore locked out nutrients back into the soil.

Yes, Equi-lise pellets can be blended with other fertilisers. Get in touch with our team today to discuss Custom Equi-Lise blends.

The freight price for 500kg and 1000kg bags and bulk product will depend on where the product is delivered to. Generally, if bulk bags are delivered to a convenient depot in your local town, if you have the ability to pick up, it is cheaper than having the product delivered to your door. However, we are happy to arrange for 500kg, 1000kg or bulk product to be delivered directly to you. You just need to have the means to unload the bulk bags, or alternatively mention the need for a hi-ab delivery truck (crane attached to the truck).
We will be able to give you a price for freight to your area when you ask for a quote or when you place an order for Equi-lise.

If you have 2 hectares or more and can manage bulk bags, we can send 500kg or 1000kg bags to a depot near you.