Gypsum
Calcium sulfate, about 20-23% calcium and 15-18% sulfur, two secondary nutrients. The calcium is fast-acting. Also recommended to tie-up excess magnesium. Will leach sodium from soils with high salt concentrations caused by de-icing materials or ocean spray. Gypsum will not raise or lower soil pH.
Also known as: Calcium sulfate; Land Plaster
- Term type: Soil Amendment
- Units: kg CaSO4·2H2O
References
HESTIA Glossary