Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Using compost with gypsum improves clay soils



Gypsum, otherwise known as calcium sulfate, can be used to amend clay-based soil and also to improve soils with high concentrations of sodium.

Amending clay-based soils with gypsum leads to healthier and more productive plant growth. Gypsum also improves soil structure and infiltration rates when there are high concentrations of sodium.

Aguinaga’s General Purpose Soil Amendment 1 (GPS 1) is one of Aguinaga’s special blends. It consists of general purpose mulch, recycled green matter, turf plus, and gypsum. The blending of these products has brought forth an excellent balanced planting soil amendment that has a multiplicity of uses throughout the garden area, regardless of soil texture. Sandy soil will begin to retain moisture and clay soil will have improved drainage and aeration.

The addition of turf plus improves the nutrient levels in the product and adds organic nitrogen for long term, slow-release microbial activity. The improved levels of soil bacteria greatly enhance root development and stimulate plant growth. GPS 1 particle size is 0 to 1/2 inch. It is nitrolized and stabilized and fully composted.

All of Aguinaga's products are STA Certified.

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