Gypsum Natural
Screened gypsum for use in horticultural and agricultural situations. Available in 25Kg bags, 1000Kg slingbags, bulk truck and trailer deliveries.
We advise you check with your local fertiliser advisor for gypsum application rate recommendations suitable for your soil type and crop based on a recent soil test.
Actual Rates will depend on soil type and the goal of application.
|
Crop/Activity |
Guideline Application Rates |
Suggested Time of Application |
|
Avocado |
200 to 1,000 kg/Ha twice a year. |
Twice a year, Spring and Autumn when rainfall is adequate |
|
Arable Crops |
As a sulphur (and calcium) fertiliser up to 1,000 kg/ha. |
Soil preparation prior to sowing |
|
Grapes |
1,000- 3,000Kgs/ Ha depending on local soil problems |
Late winter onwards |
|
Kiwifruit |
Soil lab test results will determine application rate |
Late winter onwards |
|
Turf lawn care |
New or existing turf areas: 1/2- 1 Kg per m2. Heavy clay soils: up to 2kgs/ m2 |
Spring and Autumn when rainfall is adequate |
|
Crop Production such as root crops |
soil lab test result will determine application rate |
Soil preparation prior to sowing |
|
Remediate subsoil acidity |
1,000 - 3,000Kgs/ Ha depending on soil lab test results |
Couple gypsum application with ploughing to speed up the response to the application |
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Remediate sodic or sodium affected soils |
1,000 - 3,000Kgs/ Ha depending on soil lab test results |
Spring and Autumn when rainfall is adequate |
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Improve clay soil physical properties, water infiltration |
1,000 - 3,000 kg/ Ha. Or apply a 60:40 ag lime: gypsum blend up to 5000 Kgs/ Ha |
Spring and Autumn when rainfall is adequate. Ploughing or ripping after application will speed response to these applications |
Where to buy Gypsum
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