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Xenia,ohio

What is the benefit of adding gypsum to soil? I hear it mentioned alot but not really sure of its affects . Can anyone fill me in on this . Thanks for any info you can give me.

4/9/2010 10:49:11 PM

Waterville, Ohio

Gypsum loosens clay based soil and adds calcium and sulfur. Gypsum can also counteract high sodium levels while aiding in water penetration.

4/9/2010 11:31:46 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

Adding to what DHertz said, gypsum is a way of adding calcium without raising the pH.

4/10/2010 9:05:14 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Correct on all counts.

4/10/2010 1:59:46 PM

Xenia,ohio

my soil is clay based for sure. where can i buy gypsum? how much should i add and is there a down side of applying too much?

4/11/2010 9:54:34 PM

Ohio

local ag dealer is where i get mine. I think Lowes or Home Depot carries it too.

4/12/2010 9:30:29 AM

Cedar Lake, IN.

Without a soil test it's hard to say how much to add. You need to keep your K-Mg-Ca in balance.

4/12/2010 11:13:29 AM