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Old 06-20-2015, 01:21 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Anybody add gypsum to their soil for calcium?

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Originally Posted by siege2050 View Post
I live on the Ozark plateau, and I have very acidic soil in my yard, and have had problems with calcium deficiency ...
Out here in the southwest, calcium deficiency in native soils in suburban areas is rarely a problem. However I do have agricultural customers in other regions that need supplemental Ca for a variety of reasons. One approach is to purchase soluble gypsum from an agricultural supplier. In ag dosages it will be completely soluble in non-alkaline water. I supply two other supplements to address the problem:
Maxi-Cal 10-0-0 which is popular in hydroponics, and Phos Pro Calcium which is a mainstay of commercial fruit & nut orchards in California's central valley.
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