- High-purity natural agricultural gypsum is used as an effective soil conditioner. It treats soil salinity and reduces harmful sodium levels around roots, improves soil permeability to water and air, and prevents clay soil compaction. It contains calcium and sulfur, essential for supporting root growth and enhancing nutrient absorption, and is used in various agricultural crops.
Product Features
- It treats soil salinity and reduces the harmful sodium content.
- It improves soil permeability to water and air.
- It reduces the hardening of heavy clay soils.
- It supplies the soil with calcium and sulfur.
- It increases the efficiency of fertilizer absorption.
- It supports the growth of strong and healthy roots.
Technical specifications
- Trade name: Agricultural gypsum
- Type: Soil improver
- Active ingredient: Calcium sulfate dihydrate
- Chemical composition: CaSO4·2H2O
- Purity: Approximately 85%
- Particle size: approximately 70 microns
- Odor: Odorless
- Country of origin: Saudi Arabia
- Manufacturer: Global Gypsum Company Limited
- Package size: 25 kg
How to use
- Agricultural gypsum is spread uniformly on the soil surface, then mixed well with the topsoil layer to a suitable depth, and the land is irrigated immediately after the addition to ensure that the gypsum dissolves and moves within the soil profile.
- It is used at a rate of 0.8 to 2 kg per 1 square meter depending on the salinity level and soil type.
- In highly saline soils, it is preferable to divide the dose into two installments with an irrigation period in between.
- It is used before planting or during land preparation, and can also be used after planting if symptoms of salinity appear.
- It is preferable to repeat the treatment once every 4 to 6 months in lands affected by salts.
The prohibition period (before harvest)
- There is no prohibition period.
Precautions for use
- It is preferable to wear a mask while scattering to avoid inhaling dust.
- Do not mix it directly with phosphate fertilizers.
- Adhere to the recommended dosages.
- Soil analysis is recommended in highly saline lands before use.
Advice for farmers
- In highly saline soils, it is preferable to use agricultural gypsum with a regular irrigation program to ensure that salts are washed away from the root zone and achieve the best result.