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title: "Lime for Lawns — $134K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 50/100 · $134K/yr market · 61K searches/yr. A concentrated shelf (top 5 take 80% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **lime for lawns**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.2%), but a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 80% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 30Growth 50Conversion 75Competition 17Returns 99Price range 94Avg price 95Brand share 37Review moat 35Quality gap 33

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.2%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$31.46**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$14.13–$72.55**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Good****7.0%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Growth**

**Okay****+19.8%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Brand share**

**Okay****83%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Review moat**

**Okay****2,956.31**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Okay****$134K**

$134K/yr · 61K searches

**Competition**

**Bad****80%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, lime for lawns is a $134K/yr Amazon United States market (61K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 83% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.

Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **lime for lawns market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**4K–5K**</dd><dd>avg 100–250/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$126K–$157K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**7.0%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#612**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**62%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**77%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**2.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**82 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**143 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products capture 80% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**62**

**Top-5 brand share**

**83%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**80%**

Top 20: 100%

**Open market**

**12%**

- Earth Science29% - Oldcastle16% - ENCAP16% - The Andersons14% - First Saturday Lime7% - Espoma5% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 12%)

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +19.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

18K13KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 21.4×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/lime-for-lawns/trend)

## **Top lime for lawns search terms**

- **pelletized lime**11K/yr+17.4%4.2% conv. - **lawn lime**11K/yr+20.8%4.5% conv. - **pelletized lime for lawns**7K/yr+26.1%6.3% conv. - **lime pellets for lawn**5K/yr-0.8%5.6% conv. - **lime for lawn**5K/yr+26.6%5.8% conv. - **lawn lime for grass**6K/yr-8.1%7.6% conv. - **fast acting lime**4K/yr+52.0%7.9% conv. - **lime for grass**4K/yr+31.2%5.4% conv. - **lime pellets**3K/yr+18.1%2.9% conv. - **calcitic lime**3K/yr+31.8%4.4% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/lime-for-lawns/search-terms)

## **Top lime for lawns products on Amazon**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$13K20%$27K30%$40K40%$53K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Earth Science Fast Acting Lime Granules5lb Instantly Raise pH of Soil & Reduce Nutrient Runoff for Improved Growth & Color - Long Lasting Lawn Care with Calcium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MIitQh+cL.jpg)**Earth Science Fast Acting Lime Granules5lb Instantly Raise pH of Soil & Reduce Nutrient Runoff for Improved Growth & Color - Long Lasting Lawn Care with Calcium**Earth Science**$21.78**4.5★547 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS3VFHDW) [2![Soil Doctor 54050860 Pelletized Calcitic Limestone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BJL-Jc-zL.jpg)**Soil Doctor 54050860 Pelletized Calcitic Limestone**Oldcastle**$33.14**4.4★237 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P4TS5O) [3![25LB Fast Acting Lime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gvJl9gbfL.jpg)**25LB Fast Acting Lime**ENCAP**$34.45**4.6★354 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0924ZZT5C) [4![The Andersons NutraLime DG Pelletized Limestone 5 000 sq ft 40 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zdEEK9DAL.jpg)**The Andersons NutraLime DG Pelletized Limestone 5 000 sq ft 40 lb Bag**The Andersons**$31.67**4.5★229 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LL44TVB) [5![First Saturday Lime Insect Deterrent 20LB | Natural Repellent for Outdoors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vkUbip0bL.jpg)**First Saturday Lime Insect Deterrent 20LB | Natural Repellent for Outdoors**First Saturday Lime**$40.45**4.6★8,553 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYAAB4K)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Limelight Pro Enhanced Pelletized Limestone Fast-Acting Dolomitic Lime for Lawns & Gardens Corrects Soil pH and Magnesium Deficiencies Long-Lasting Formula 50 lb Bag Covers Up to 10 000 sq ft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lmK1CI+lL.jpg)**Limelight Pro Enhanced Pelletized Limestone Fast-Acting Dolomitic Lime for Lawns & Gardens Corrects Soil pH and Magnesium Deficiencies Long-Lasting Formula 50 lb Bag Covers Up to 10 000 sq ft**Lawn Synergy**$72.55**5 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4S5CZPF) [![Earth Science Fast Acting Lime Granules5lb Instantly Raise pH of Soil & Reduce Nutrient Runoff for Improved Growth & Color - Long Lasting Lawn Care with Calcium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MIitQh+cL.jpg)**Earth Science Fast Acting Lime Granules5lb Instantly Raise pH of Soil & Reduce Nutrient Runoff for Improved Growth & Color - Long Lasting Lawn Care with Calcium**Earth Science**$21.78**547 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS3VFHDW) [![The Andersons NutraLime DG Pelletized Limestone 5 000 sq ft 40 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zdEEK9DAL.jpg)**The Andersons NutraLime DG Pelletized Limestone 5 000 sq ft 40 lb Bag**The Andersons**$31.67**229 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LL44TVB) [![Organic Dolomite Lime 5LB - Made in USA - OMRI Listed - Garden Soil Amendment Fertilizer for Plants. Calcium/Magnesium Additive. Raise & Stabilize pH - Earthbox Tomatoes & Peppers Blossom End Rot](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S5agWGYCL.jpg)**Organic Dolomite Lime 5LB - Made in USA - OMRI Listed - Garden Soil Amendment Fertilizer for Plants. Calcium/Magnesium Additive. Raise & Stabilize pH - Earthbox Tomatoes & Peppers Blossom End Rot**Cz Garden Supply**$18.69**1,623 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KHJNYPX) [![25LB Fast Acting Lime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gvJl9gbfL.jpg)**25LB Fast Acting Lime**ENCAP**$34.45**354 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0924ZZT5C)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Jobes Organics Garden Lime Lime Powder Soil Amendment for Lawns Plants and Gardens 6 lbs Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wmpaZUTqL.jpg)**Jobes Organics Garden Lime Lime Powder Soil Amendment for Lawns Plants and Gardens 6 lbs Bag**Jobe's Organics**$14.13**4.6★**▲ 55%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N94B724) [![Limelight Pro Enhanced Pelletized Limestone Fast-Acting Dolomitic Lime for Lawns & Gardens Corrects Soil pH and Magnesium Deficiencies Long-Lasting Formula 50 lb Bag Covers Up to 10 000 sq ft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lmK1CI+lL.jpg)**Limelight Pro Enhanced Pelletized Limestone Fast-Acting Dolomitic Lime for Lawns & Gardens Corrects Soil pH and Magnesium Deficiencies Long-Lasting Formula 50 lb Bag Covers Up to 10 000 sq ft**Lawn Synergy**$72.55**4.6★**▲ 47%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4S5CZPF) [![First Saturday Lime Insect Deterrent 20LB | Natural Repellent for Outdoors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vkUbip0bL.jpg)**First Saturday Lime Insect Deterrent 20LB | Natural Repellent for Outdoors**First Saturday Lime**$40.45**4.6★**▲ 32%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYAAB4K) [![Espoma Organic Garden Lime; Raises Soil pH and Helps Turn Hydrangeas Pink! Contains pelletized dolomitic Lime and can be Used for Organic Gardening; 5 lb. Bag - 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Md5NnNViL.jpg)**Espoma Organic Garden Lime; Raises Soil pH and Helps Turn Hydrangeas Pink! Contains pelletized dolomitic Lime and can be Used for Organic Gardening; 5 lb. Bag - 2 Pack**Espoma**$20.16**4.7★**▲ 25%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DTC1GML) [![Scotts Green Max Lawn Food 5 000 sq. ft.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pDALFt4UL.jpg)**Scotts Green Max Lawn Food 5 000 sq. ft.**Scotts**$29.54**4.5★**▲ 19%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168K8VUQ)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about lime for lawns**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“Good quality and fast delivery”*

**Pest/Insect Control**18%

*“No bugs”*

**Value For Money**14%

*“Great Value”*

**Plant Growth**13%

*“they are growing well”*

**Smell**8%

*“It helps with the smell”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Easy to use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Works as it should”*

**Color**2%

*“The grass looks healthier, thicker, and has a rich, deep green color that stands out compared to before”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Consistent size”*

**Functionality-Overall**1%

*“my friends say it works”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Pest/Insect Control**27%

*“It doesn't kill any insects or pests”*

**Functionality-Overall**21%

*“Does not seem to be effective”*

**Value For Money**16%

*“Too expensive”*

**Plant Growth**9%

*“I cant my garden this summer”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“I believe that there was a quality control concern with this batch”*

**Smell**3%

*“Smells bad”*

**Natural Resource Wastage**2%

*“Total waste of money and time”*

**Color**2%

*“in 3 days youll see a color green that you didnt think was possible”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“False advertising”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“what a mess”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**22%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**20%

**Value For Money**15%

**Pest/Insect Control**11%

**Size-Overall**8%

**Leak-Proof**8%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Plant Growth**2%

**Contamination**1%

**Smell**1%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is lime for lawns profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $134K/yr across 13 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +19.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the lime for lawns niche?**</dt><dd>10 brands and 62 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 80% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 83% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in lime for lawns?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.2%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for lime for lawns peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Apr–May; the busiest month runs 21.4× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the lime for lawns niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $14.13–$72.55; the average listing price is $31.46 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,956 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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