What is Agricultural Gypsum?

Land applied Gypsum is an economical way to improve soil. It is surface applied to loosen clay soils improving aggregation for better air and water transport. Gypsum is readily soluble and supplies Calcium and Sulfate to soil to support crop growth. Gypsum application can provide a softer, deeper root zone.  Agricultural gypsum may be surface applied using traditional spreading equipment.

What is Gypsum?

Gypsum is a water-soluble mineral containing Calcium and Sulfate. It is used in agriculture as a soil amendment or soil conditioner and also commonly used in plasters, toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, and brewing. Gypsum may be naturally occurring or man-made and is Calcium Sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4+2H2O). It appears as grey-white particles or powder. Gypsum dissolves with water into plant-available Calcium and Sulfate.

Increase Water Absorption and Transport

Clay soils treated with Gypsum absorb rainfall faster and transport moisture quickly to the root zone. Gypsum alleviates soil compaction to quickly absorb and retain rainwater even after long dry periods. Gypsum can mitigate surface sealing and crusting with improved aggregation, keeping the soil loose and workable. Roots thrive with soil loose enough to allow adequate transport of air, water, and nutrients.

Gypsum for Peanuts & Sugarcane Crops

• Gypsum is a low-cost, plant-available form of Calcium and Sulfur.

• Calcium is ESSENTIAL for proper Peanut seed formation from initial pegging to maturity.

• Gypsum will supply Calcium to deeper depths than lime and does not alter soil pH.

• Calcium allows sugarcane roots to penetrate more deeply, increasing surface area of the roots, increasing nutrient absorption, boosting sugarcane tonnage and sucrose production.

• Sulfur is one of 17 elements essential for plant growth.

• Gypsum application provides a plant-available, soluble form of Sulfur.

• Sulphur is necessary for chlorophyll formation and is a vital component in the amino acids that form plant proteins.

Where Can I Find Agricultural Gypsum & Learn More?

For more information contact: aggypsource@yahoo.com