Liquid gypsum: your questions, answered

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Liquid gypsum: your questions, answered

Straight answers on what it is, how it works on clay, how to use it, and where it falls short.

19.55% Calcium15.31% Sulphur5µm particlepH neutral

Liquid gypsum is micronised calcium sulphate suspended in water: a calcium and sulphur feed that does not change soil pH and helps dispersive clay drain. It is honest about its limits, so on ordinary non-sodic clay the structural effect is modest and organic matter does the lasting work. Pick a question below.

What is liquid gypsum? Micronised natural calcium sulphate, suspended in water with fulvic acid.What does liquid gypsum do? Feeds calcium and sulphur, and helps dispersive clay drain, without changing pH.How does liquid gypsum work? Calcium flocculates dispersed clay so water gets through. Strongest on dispersive clay.Does liquid gypsum work on clay soil? On dispersive clay, yes. On ordinary non-sodic clay, the structural effect is limited.What is clay breaker made of? Gypsum (calcium sulphate), water and fulvic acid. Nothing else.How do you apply liquid gypsum? Shake, dilute, water on. Clay soil: 15 ml/L at 1 L/m² every two weeks at first.How often and when should you apply it? Fortnightly on clay for three months, then monthly. Lawns monthly, March to October.How long does liquid gypsum take to work? Dissolves in hours; drainage can improve in a season. The structural effect is temporary.Is liquid gypsum good for lawns? Yes, especially on clay, because it works without digging in. Rates inside.Liquid gypsum vs granular or powdered? Same mineral, calcium sulphate. The liquid is faster and needs no digging in.Does liquid gypsum change soil pH? No. Gypsum is pH-neutral, unlike lime. Use lime if you need to change pH.Is liquid gypsum safe for pets and children? A benign mineral. Safe once a drench has soaked in or a spray has dried.Can you use too much liquid gypsum? You can. Stick to the rates, and do a jar test to check gypsum has a job to do.
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19.55% calcium and 15.31% sulphur, milled to 5 microns, handcrafted in Stockport. No change to soil pH.

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