- High-purity natural agricultural gypsum used as an effective soil conditioner. It treats soil salinity and reduces harmful sodium levels around the roots, improves soil permeability to water and air, and prevents compaction of clay soils. It supplies calcium and sulfur, which are essential for root growth and better nutrient uptake, and is suitable for a wide range of crops.
Key Features
- Treats soil salinity and lowers harmful sodium levels.
- Improves soil permeability to water and air.
- Reduces compaction of heavy clay soils.
- Supplies the soil with calcium and sulfur.
- Increases fertilizer uptake efficiency.
- Supports strong, healthy root growth.
Specifications
- Trade name: Agricultural Gypsum
- Type: Soil conditioner
- Active ingredient: Calcium sulfate dihydrate
- Chemical formula: CaSO4·2H2O
- Purity: Approx. 85%
- Particle size: Approx. 70 microns
- Odor: Odorless
- Country of origin: Saudi Arabia
- Manufacturer: Global Gypsum Company Ltd.
- Pack size: 25 kg
Directions for Use
- Spread the gypsum evenly over the soil surface, mix it well into the topsoil to a suitable depth, then irrigate immediately after application so the gypsum dissolves and moves down through the soil profile.
- Apply at 0.8 to 2 kg per 1 m² depending on the salinity level and soil type.
- In highly saline soils, split the dose into two applications with an irrigation in between.
- Apply before planting or during land preparation; it can also be applied after planting if salinity symptoms appear.
- Repeat the treatment once every 4 to 6 months in salt-affected land.
Pre-Harvest Interval
- No pre-harvest interval.
Precautions
- Wear a dust mask while spreading to avoid inhaling dust.
- Do not mix directly with phosphate fertilizers.
- Follow the recommended application rates.
- A soil analysis is recommended before use in highly saline land.
Orkida Tip for Farmers
- In highly saline soils, use agricultural gypsum together with a regular irrigation program to leach salts away from the root zone for the best results.