{"product_id":"down-to-earth™-garden-gypsum-organic-garden-mineral-fertilizer-5-lbs","title":"Down To Earth™, Garden Gypsum, Organic Garden Mineral Fertilizer (5 LBS.)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrilled, Fast Acting \u0026amp; Easy To Apply Garden Gypsum Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate Mineral Fertilizer Loosens Clay Soil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown To Earth’s Garden Gypsum improves the physical condition of landscape, lawn and garden soils while adding calcium and sulfur. Commonly used to reduce soil compaction and increase drainage in heavy clay soils, gypsum is also used to help remediate and revitalize alkaline, sodic or saline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown to Earth Garden Gypsum is a \u003cstrong\u003efive pound box of all natural mineral fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e and is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used to reduce soil compaction and increase drainage in heavy clay soils, gypsum is also used to help remediate and revitalize alkaline, sodic or saline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves the physical condition of landscape, lawn and garden soils while adding calcium and sulfur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosens clay. Prilled, fast acting and easy to apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered Organic Input Material (CDFA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming a complete soil analysis or using a home soil test kit before application is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil testing services will provide guidelines for the efficient application of all fertilizers and soil amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil texture reports can help identify problems and inform appropriate application rate amounts for improving soil physical characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum is neutral in pH and will not affect soil acidity. In the absence of a soil analysis, use the recommended rates below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFertilizer Composition \u0026amp; Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerived from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mined Gypsum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium (Ca):\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur (S):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O):\u003c\/strong\u003e 89.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic production.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforming a complete soil analysis or using a home soil test kit before application is recommended. Soil testing services will provide guidelines for the efficient application of all fertilizers and soil amendments. Soil texture reports can help identify problems and inform appropriate application rate amounts for improving soil physical characteristics. Gypsum is neutral in ph and will not affect soil acidity. In the absence of a soil analysis, use the recommended rates below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups = 1 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximately 10 cups per 5 lb. box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Lawns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, apply 5-10 lbs. per 100 square feet and water in well. Annual applications are recommended and results may be enhanced if applied following aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Vegetable Gardens \u0026amp; Flower Beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare new gardens, apply 2.5-5 lbs. per 100 square feet by evenly distributing over soil surface by hand or spreader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread 1 lb. per 1″ of trunk diameter around the base outwards to the drip line and water in well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perris Hydroponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45479786774572,"sku":"100543952","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/07890-Front.jpg?v=1776890174","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/down-to-earth%e2%84%a2-garden-gypsum-organic-garden-mineral-fertilizer-5-lbs","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}