Gypsum Products
(Calcium Sulfate - CaSO4)
Building more productive soils - Naturally!
Gypsum: The rock nobody knows.
Gypsum is a rock that, like limestone, occurs naturally and in many parts of the world. Gypsum has many uses including crops, fruits, vegetables, lawns, gardens and golf courses. By far, the biggest consumer of gypsum is wallboard for the construction industry. 39 million tons of gypsum are consumed annually. Benjamin Franklin, the great experimenter, was one of the firsts to introduce it in this country when he used ground raw gypsum, called land plaster, on his farm.
USA Gypsum Products: Pulverized, granular, pellets and animal bedding.
USA-Gypsum manufactures and distributes several natural gypsum products for a variety of agricultural, industrial, and home uses, utilizing a proprietary grinding/separating process.
Building more productive soils naturally!
Benefits: Loosens soil while providing needed calcium and sulfate!
USA Gypsum is 96% calcium sulfate. It performs in all three categories of soil treatment:: an amendment, conditioner and fertilizer. Gypsum penetrates the soil without being incorporated. When dissolved it releases an equal proportion of calcium and sulfate. Gypsum is 100% more soluble than lime! It increases calcium without effecting pH. This product is great for no till crops, alfalfa, pastures, fruit, vegetables and lawns.
What will USA Gypsum do for my soil?
Gypsum interacts with water to reduce crusting. Gypsum loosens clay and compacted soil, improving the structure. Better soil aggregation and permeability will allow easier penetration of surface applied fertilizers. It provides a low cost remedy for acid, sodic, and erosion prone soils.
Lawn & Garden: Gypsum is a soil aerator effective in clay and compacted soils or shaded areas.
people or animals. It will not "burn" plants.
Lawns: for a healthier, thicker, greener lawn. Apply before seeding or laying sod. Apply 3, 50 lb. (22.7 Kg) bags per 1200 sq. ft. (111 sq. m.)and water thoroughly. Initial or follow up on established lawns, apply 2-3 bags per 1200 sq. ft. (111 sq. m.) spring and fall.
Gardens: Apply 20 lbs. (9 Kg) per 100 sq. ft. (9.3 Sq. m.) after tilling. Mix into soil and water thoroughly.
Trees & Shrubs: Apply 2-3 lbs. (1-1.4 Kg) per tree and 1-2 lbs. (.5-1 Kg) per shrub. When planting mix 2 lbs. (1 Kg) per tree and one lb. (.5 Kg) per shrub with backfill. Water thoroughly.
Roses; Apply 1/2 lb. (.25 Kg) per bush and water thoroughly.
Salt damage: fertilizer burn and animal spots. Apply 50 lb. (22.7 Kg) per 100 sq. ft. (9.3 Sq m.) for damaged areas.
Compost additive: USA Gypsum aids in the composting process by reducing nitrogen losses. It ties up this nitrogen as ammonium sulfate, improves compost aeration, and enhances the microbial growth. Retaining nitrogen reduces unpleasant odors. Blend one lb. with each wheel barrow load.
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