How Do You Use Calcium Sulfate As A Soil Conditioner?
Agricultural Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate – CaSO4) is an organic material used too amend, condition and fertilize garden soil. Soil lacking in adequate amounts of calcium sulfate may become compacted, preventing air and water penetration. Without a sufficient supply of calcium sulfate, soil may lose its leaching ability and become overly saturated with salt or other excessive elements harmful to healthy plant development. Test the soil. Take a soil sample to your local county extension office to test for the pH level of the soil and to evaluate nutrient content. Amend as recommended. Condition the soil by adding calcium sulfate following product manufacturer’s packaging label instructions. Compacted, dense soils respond well to an application of Calcium Sulfate. Gypsum is considered to be a universal soil amendment; improving aeration and water filtration into the soil, increasing the pH levels in acidic soils and aiding seed emergence. Gypsum controls the odors of manure and organic compos
