Soil Life®
Soil Life® is a finely ground gypsum which will start to work in the soil faster than screened gypsum due to the finer particle size. This grade is not suitable for spreading through conventional fertiliser spreader equipment.
Apply onto the soil at cultivation prior to planting or side dress around established plants. Improves clay soils by loosening hard, compacted soils and reduces soil cracking in dry weather. Improves drainage of excess water and reduces surface water pooling. Enables plant roots to grow deeper into the soil and increases the activity of earth worms and soil microbial communities.
Gypsum can also be part of a nutritional supplement around calving time, we advise you consult your vet for guidance before using.
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. Soil lab test results will determine application rate.
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Crop/Activity |
Guideline Application Rates |
Suggested Time of Application |
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Avocados |
200 to 1,000 kg/Ha twice a year. |
Twice a year, Spring and Autumn when rainfall is adequate |
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Arable Crops |
As a sulphur (and calcium) fertiliser up to 1,000 kg/ha. |
Soil preparation prior to sowing |
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Grapes |
1,000- 4,000Kgs/ Ha depending on local soil problems. |
Late winter onwards |
|
Kiwifruit |
Soil lab test results will determine application rate |
Late winter onwards |
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Turf Lawn Care |
New or existing turf areas; 100 grams per m2 Heavy clay soils: up to 300 grams per m2 |
Spring and Autumn when rainfall is adequate |
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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 Soil |
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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