how much lime and fertilizer for a garden

My garden area is about 400 square ft. I tilled up an area where grass was. The soil has a somewhat clay base but not too bad. I’m going to add about 800 lbs of organic compost/manure as well. How much lime and fertilizer do I need for this garden?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/01/2015 @ 2:21 am

I would recommend a soil test for your new garden plot.
This would eliminate the guess work as to what your soil needs or doesn’t need.
I have listed several links including a link to help your locate your local extension office.
They can help you with a soil test.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/adding-lime-to-soil.htm ^[4]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-times-to-apply-fertilizer.htm ^[5]

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