Which equipment is designed to apply lime evenly across a field in swaths?

• A. Sprayer
• B. Drop Spreader
• C. Bow Saw
• D. Pruning Shears

Answer: (B)

Uniform distribution of a granular soil amendment like lime is essential to avoid hotspots or gaps in soil pH. Equipment that releases material evenly as you move across the field is key. A drop spreader is built to scoop lime from its hopper and drop it straight downward through calibrated gates, creating a consistent, narrow swath with each pass. This minimizes drift and ensures the lime is deposited evenly over the area you’re treating, which is exactly what you need for uniform liming. A sprayer is intended for liquids, not dry granules, so it wouldn’t distribute granular lime evenly. The bow saw and pruning shears are for cutting wood, not field application. So the drop spreader is the appropriate choice for applying lime evenly across a field in swaths.