{"product_id":"autumn-lawn-feed-clay","title":"Autumn Lawn Feed for Clay Soil | Alfalfa, Polyhalite \u0026 Gypsum Kit","description":"\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.drf-wrap *, .drf-wrap *::before, .drf-wrap *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  .drf-wrap { font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; color: #2c2c2c; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }\n  :root {\n    --drf-grn:        #1B3D2F;\n    --drf-grn-dark:   #0F2A1F;\n    --drf-grn-light:  #E8F0EB;\n    --drf-grn-mid:    #4a7a5e;\n    --drf-cream:      #F5F2EC;\n    --drf-gold:       #C5A55A;\n    --drf-gold-ink:  #7E621F;\n    --drf-gold-light: #FAF7F0;\n    --drf-muted:      #3A4A40;\n    --drf-white:      #FFFFFF;\n    --drf-border:     #d4cfc5;\n  }\n\n  \/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── *\/\n  .drf-wrap h2 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.9em; color: var(--drf-grn); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 0.5em; }\n  .drf-wrap h3 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; 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}\n  .drf-fig-cap strong { color: var(--drf-grn); }\n.drf-faq-h{margin:0;padding:0;border:0;font:inherit;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;text-transform:none;color:inherit}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-tabs-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput checked id=\"drf-cl-tab1\" name=\"drf-cl-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-tab2\" name=\"drf-cl-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-tab3\" name=\"drf-cl-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-tab4\" name=\"drf-cl-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-tab1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-tab2\"\u003eThe Science\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-tab3\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-tab4\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-panels\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-cl-panel1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGypsum for lawns on heavy clay, with the autumn feed kit underneath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-badge-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eGypsum for lawns\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eThree bags, three sizes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-gold\"\u003eHorticultural gypsum\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eAutumn feed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003ePacked in Stockport\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-dark\"\u003eNot a blended bag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn lawn feed with gypsum for lawns on heavy clay: alfalfa nitrogen, polyhalite potassium, and granulated gypsum to flocculate the surface. The feeding half is the same as the standard Autumn Lawn Kit; the third bag is there because gypsum for clay soil earns its place on clay and very little elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-alfalfa-meal-pellets-2-5-0-3-2\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e give low, slow, plant-based nitrogen for the end of the season. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polyhalite\"\u003ePolyhalite\u003c\/a\u003e brings potassium with calcium, magnesium and sulphur. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/granulated-gypsum-clay-breaker\"\u003eGranulated Gypsum\u003c\/a\u003e supplies calcium and sulphur without shifting pH. On a clay that disperses and then sets hard, calcium is the mechanism that helps the particles hold together as crumbs. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/blogs\/the-dr-forest-blog\/does-liquid-gypsum-work-on-clay-soil-guide\"\u003ehow to amend clay soil\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to check whether yours disperses before you spend on gypsum.\n\nWhat is in the kit: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-alfalfa-meal-pellets-2-5-0-3-2\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polyhalite\"\u003ePolyhalite Fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/granulated-gypsum-clay-breaker\"\u003eGranulated Gypsum\u003c\/a\u003e, a horticultural gypsum for turf and beds: 1.5 kg of each in the Small set, 4.5 kg, 4 kg and 4 kg in the Medium, and 9 kg of each in the Large.\n\nOne caveat worth stating. There is no field trial comparing autumn with spring application of garden gypsum on turf. The case for the autumn timing is mechanism reasoning, and we would rather say so than dress it up as settled. Gypsum also does nothing for a soil that is simply compacted rather than dispersed.\n\nEach bag carries its own application rate; we have not set a combined rate for the kit. More in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lawn-care\"\u003eLawn Care\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clay-soil\"\u003eClay Soil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bundles\"\u003eBundles \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\" id=\"drf-size-qty\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eWhat's in each size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick a size on the product form. Each size is a full set of the named packs below, not a single bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.5 kg each (4.5 kg total)): Alfalfa Meal Pellets: 1.5 kg; Polyhalite Fertiliser: 1.5 kg; Granulated Gypsum: 1.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e (4.5 kg alfalfa + 4 kg polyhalite + 4 kg gypsum (12.5 kg total)): Alfalfa Meal Pellets: 4.5 kg; Polyhalite Fertiliser: 4 kg; Granulated Gypsum: 4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e (9 kg each (27 kg total)): Alfalfa Meal Pellets: 9 kg; Polyhalite Fertiliser: 9 kg; Granulated Gypsum: 9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRates stay on each component listing. The size picker only changes how much of each pack you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eAlso sold on their own\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is also sold on its own: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-alfalfa-meal-pellets-2-5-0-3-2\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polyhalite\"\u003ePolyhalite Fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/granulated-gypsum-clay-breaker\"\u003eGranulated Gypsum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e3 bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eFeed + gypsum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e1.5 to 9 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eEach bag, by size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003eClay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eDispersed, not just packed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003eOwn rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eEach listing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen gypsum for lawns belongs in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"drf-uses\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum for clay soil under turf that smears wet and sets hard dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden gypsum as a horticultural gypsum bag beside the autumn feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn lawn feed on clay, without pretending gypsum is a feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for a sandy lawn, and not for compaction you can only spike out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClay kit: feed plus granulated gypsum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame alfalfa and polyhalite as the standard autumn kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird bag is granulated gypsum for clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree rates, no combined NPK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard autumn kit, or liquid gypsum and wetting agent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo clay: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-winter-lawn-feed\"\u003eAutumn Lawn Kit\u003c\/a\u003e is two bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuddles and a hydrophobic surface: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liquid-gypsum-wetting-agent-pair\"\u003eLiquid Gypsum and Wetting Agent\u003c\/a\u003e, watered on together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003ePacked in Stockport\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Forest packs this in Stockport. Three named bags. Made with organic ingredients; we do not call it certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-cl-panel2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Science\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGypsum for lawns: calcium on dispersed clay, not a miracle on compaction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum (calcium sulphate) supplies calcium without raising pH, which is why it is the usual mineral on a clay that disperses. Calcium helps clay particles flocculate into crumbs (Shainberg et al., 1989). If the lawn is simply compacted by feet and machines, gypsum will not stand in for aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have not got a turf trial that settles autumn versus spring for garden gypsum. The alfalfa goes on in late August and the polyhalite and gypsum in autumn. Treat the gypsum timing as mechanism, not as a published turf result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranulated gypsum is the dry bag. Liquid gypsum is a different product and a different kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-pullquote\"\u003eGypsum helps a clay that disperses. It does nothing clever for a lawn that is only compacted.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCalcium without a pH swing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum is calcium sulphate, not lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlocculation, not magic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispersed clay can crumb; compacted clay still needs air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLate August, then autumn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa in late August; polyhalite and gypsum in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNo combined rate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree bags, three listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-refs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReferences\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShainberg, I. et al. (1989). Use of gypsum on soils: a review. Advances in Soil Science, 9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohnston, A.E. \u0026amp; Dawson, C.J. (2018). Polyhalite as a fertiliser. Proceedings 826, International Fertiliser Society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-cl-panel3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-eyebrow\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Autumn Lawn Kit for Clay Lawns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eUse together\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm clay that smears. Put the alfalfa on in \u003cstrong\u003elate August\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the \u003cstrong\u003elawn\u003c\/strong\u003e rate on its own page, so the last nitrogen goes on by the end of August. Apply the polyhalite and granulated gypsum in \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember to early October\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the grass is still growing, each at the rate on its own page. Three bags, three rates; gypsum is structure\/S, not “more Ca” on top of polyhalite. Do not stack with lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eThree bags, three rates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow alfalfa, polyhalite and granulated gypsum on their own pages. Do not invent a combined handful for clay turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eNot for compaction alone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the soil is packed rather than chemically dispersed, aerate. Gypsum will not replace a fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlfalfa meal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the alfalfa listing  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August (lawn rate on the alfalfa page)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-alfalfa-meal-pellets-2-5-0-3-2\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePolyhalite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the polyhalite listing  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polyhalite\"\u003ePolyhalite Fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGranulated gypsum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the gypsum listing  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e As that page\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/granulated-gypsum-clay-breaker\"\u003eGranulated Gypsum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"drf-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm it is clay that smears, not just a packed path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed bags: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-alfalfa-meal-pellets-2-5-0-3-2\"\u003ealfalfa\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polyhalite\"\u003epolyhalite\u003c\/a\u003e at their rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/granulated-gypsum-clay-breaker\"\u003egranulated gypsum\u003c\/a\u003e at its rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuddling surface: look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liquid-gypsum-wetting-agent-pair\"\u003eLiquid Gypsum and Wetting Agent\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo clay: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-winter-lawn-feed\"\u003eAutumn Lawn Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Liquid route: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liquid-gypsum\"\u003eLiquid Gypsum\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natural-wetting-agent\"\u003ewetting agent\u003c\/a\u003e. Collection: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clay-soil\"\u003eClay Soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-cl-panel4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Lawn Kit for Clay Lawns: questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq1\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq1\"\u003eIs this gypsum for lawns or a feed?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth, as two jobs. Alfalfa and polyhalite feed. Granulated gypsum is the clay mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq2\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq2\"\u003eIs it gypsum for clay soil in beds as well?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gypsum bag can be used as its listing says. This kit is merchandised for clay lawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq3\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq3\"\u003eWill it open compacted soil?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot if the only problem is compaction. Aerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq4\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq4\"\u003eWhy autumn?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alfalfa goes on in late August, so the last nitrogen is down by the end of August. Polyhalite and gypsum go on in autumn. Gypsum timing on turf is mechanism reasoning, not a trial we can cite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq5\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq5\"\u003eIs there a combined rate?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq6\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq6\"\u003eIs it organic?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with organic ingredients. We do not call it certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq7\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq7\"\u003eWhere is it packed?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eStockport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq8\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-cl-faq8\"\u003eShould I buy liquid gypsum instead?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent product. Puddling lawns often want \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liquid-gypsum-wetting-agent-pair\"\u003eLiquid Gypsum and Wetting Agent\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq-paa1\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-faq-paa1\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eWhere can I buy an autumn lawn feed for clay soil?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere. This kit is three bags (alfalfa pellets and polyhalite to feed, granulated gypsum for the clay) in Small (1.5 kg each), Medium (4.5 kg alfalfa, 4 kg polyhalite, 4 kg gypsum) or Large (9 kg each) sets, packed in Stockport and posted to any UK address. If your lawn puddles after rain, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liquid-gypsum-wetting-agent-pair\"\u003eLiquid Gypsum and Wetting Agent\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq-paa2\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-faq-paa2\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eIs the bundle cheaper than buying the products separately?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. At today's prices (October 2026) every size costs about 10–12% less than buying the same products separately. The smallest size is £28.95 against £32.98 bought one by one, a saving of £4.03. Check each product page for current single prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq-paa3\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-faq-paa3\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eCan I choose a different size of each product?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot in the bundle. The sizes are fixed: 1.5 kg each (4.5 kg total); 4.5 kg alfalfa + 4 kg polyhalite + 4 kg gypsum (12.5 kg total); 9 kg each (27 kg total). If you want different amounts, buy the products on their own pages and mix the sizes as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-cl-faq-paa4\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"drf-faq-h\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-cl-faq-paa4\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eCan I buy just one of these products?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each one is sold on its own: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-alfalfa-meal-pellets-2-5-0-3-2\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polyhalite\"\u003ePolyhalite Fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/granulated-gypsum-clay-breaker\"\u003eGranulated Gypsum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Dr Forest","offers":[{"title":"Small – 1.5 kg each (4.5 kg total)","offer_id":58603537301878,"sku":"DF-BDL-AUTLAWNCLAY-S","price":28.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium – 4.5 kg alfalfa + 4 kg polyhalite + 4 kg gypsum (12.5 kg total)","offer_id":58829217169782,"sku":"DF-BDL-AUTLAWNCLAY-M","price":57.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large – 9 kg each (27 kg total)","offer_id":58829217202550,"sku":"DF-BDL-AUTLAWNCLAY-L","price":97.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/8194\/8504\/files\/autumn-lawn-feed-clay-hero.png?v=1793134238","url":"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/autumn-lawn-feed-clay","provider":"Dr Forest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}