DTE Garden Gypsum is a multi-tasking powerhouse of a soil amendment. It will improve the physical condition of soil and enhance drainage in compacted and heavy clay soil. It will also help remediate and revise alkaline, saline and sodic soils. It does all this in addition to providing supplemental calcium (Ca) and sulfur (S).
- This gypsum has been ground into an ultrafine powder and then formed into uniform tiny granules. This process, known as prilling, creates granules that make the product fast-acting and easy to spread.
- Neutral pH and will not affect acidity
- OMRI listed and CDFA registered
- Can be used on lawns, vegetable gardens, flower beds, trees and shrubs
Performing a soil analysis before use is recommended, but not essential. A test will give you the best information on what your soil needs, but if you don't do one you can apply DTE Garden Gypsum at the recommended rates in the instructions.
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Application Rates:
2 cups ≈ 1 lb
Approximately 10 cups per 5 lb. box
Performing a complete soil analysis or using a home soil test kit before application is recommended. Soil testing services will provide guidelines for the efficient application of all fertilizers and soil amendments. Soil texture reports can help identify problems and inform appropriate application rate amounts for improving soil physical characteristics. Gypsum is neutral in pH and will not affect soil acidity. In the absence of a soil analysis, use the recommended rates below.
Lawns:
- In spring, apply 5-20 lbs per 100 square feet and water in well.
- Annual applications are recommended, and results may be enhanced if applied following aeration.
Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds:
- To prepare new gardens, apply 2½-5 lbs per 100 square feet by evenly distributing over soil surface by hand or with a spreader.
Trees & Shrubs:
Spread 1 lb per 1" of trunk diameter around the base outwards to the dripline and water in well
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Guaranteed Analysis:
Calcium (Ca)............................................................21.0%
Sulfur (S)...................................................................17.0%
Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)...............89.0%
Derived from Mined Gypsum
ALSO CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENT:
2% Lignosulfonate
Moisture content does not exceed 1.0%
