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Gypsum is a common, naturally occurring sulfate mineral that is used agriculturally as a calcium source. It is a pretty versatile mineral. Commonly used for drywall, as a feed supplement for livestock, used in various medicinal applications, in art sculptures and much more: but for plants, it is an excellent source of calcium and sulphur. This mineral lowers the soils pH. So, if the soil is more alkaline and the plant prefers an acidic environment, gypsum will help achieve that.  It helps with soil aeration and compaction issues and will occasionally help with turf pests. Regular use of gypsum is essential to the sustainability of most irrigated soils.

People commonly use gypsum to fix sodic soils and it also improves soil structure. Soils with high levels of exchangeable sodium (Na) and low levels of total salts are called sodic soils. These types of soils are poorly drained grow medium that get a crust or get hard layer. Also, they respond well to continued use of good irrigation water and irrigation methods.  

Surprisingly, another one of gypsum’s amazing attributes is the ability to reduce aluminum toxicity which can sometimes came along with acidic soil, particularly in the subsoils. A more in-depth article on this can be found at Does gypsum improve soil health? (farmprogress.com)

  • contains calcium 23% and sulphur 19%
  • contains trace elements potassium and magnesium
  • it reduces pH on alkaline soils
  • assists with aeration and soil compaction
  • improves water infiltration
  • helps erosion and run off

Application

For trees, shrubs and flowers, add 2-4 cups spread around the plant base. In gardens, aprox. 50-1,00lbs per 1000 sq ft. Turf: New, 80-100lbs within the first 3 inches of soil prior to seeding. Heavy clay/compacted soil, apply up to 2 tons per acre to correct the soil. Compost: aprox. 4 cups per wheel barrel.

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Info on sodic soils

 Managing Sodic Soils - 0.504 - Extension (colostate.edu)

http://www.gypsoil.com/soil-symposium/midwest-soil-improvement-symposium/2013-symposium

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3lbs Bag, 6lb Bag
Pick-Up or Delivery

Pick Up From Our Farm

If you’d rather pick up your trees and/or grow media, you may place an order online and pick up at our farm in St. Paul, Missouri. 

At checkout, please specify that you would like to pick up the order and write in the note section your preferred day and time. A member of our team will reach out to you via email and confirm your pickup day/time.

DELIVERY (FEES APPLY)

Hunter Tree Farms & Grow Media can deliver all of your trees and grow media. We don’t have any appointed delivery zones around the St. Louse Metro area; however, delivery is often dependent upon the availability of our small staff.

  • For a set cost, we deliver to our local area, defined as St. Charles County, Lincoln County and parts of St. Louis County. Contact our customer service team for specific costs.
  • Outside of this area, we determine costs based on the mile distance from our location.

Please note that all delivery orders placed are subject to availability. If your order is affected by low stock numbers, we will be in touch with a solution as quickly as possible.

For all additional inquiries not addressed on this page, please get in touch with one of our friendly team members, by contacting us at (636) 515-7997  or info@huntertreefarms.com.

Hardiness Zones

Knowing Your Plant Hardiness Zone is Important

All species of plants will thrive under optimal conditions. The USDA system was originally developed to aid gardeners, growers and landscapers in  determining these conditions across the United States. A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined to encompass a certain range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival.

The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which we can determine which plants are most likely to flourish at a location. The map is produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree Fahrenheit zones.

USDA hardiness zones

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