Gypsum improves and maintains the health and hardwearing properties of all amenity turfs. It helps in two ways, improving soil structure and supplies calcium and sulphur, both essential plant nutrients.
The following article was taken from Gypsum.co.nz on 18th January 2013.
Understanding Your Garden’s Soil
Learn how to grow a healthy garden with great garden soil!
To grow a healthy garden that thrives with fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, you must first start with great garden soil. By understanding your garden’s soil, you’ll ensure your plants receive the vital nutrients they need all season long. By starting your garden with great soil, you’ll provide your garden with the perfect plant conditions to grow a healthy garden.
Applying extra sulphur to oilseed rape crops delivered an extra £70/ha last season, according to ADAS trial results.
The ADAS run trial at Rosemaund, Herefordshire, showed an optimum sulphur rate of 112kg SO3/ha which increased yield from 3.93t/ha to 4.1t/ha. So, an additional £25 spend produced an extra £70 yield giving a 250% return on your investment. (more…)
