Down To Earth Garden Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral in the form of calcium sulfate that loosens clay and compacted soils, removes excess salt from the soil, and adds the essential secondary nutrients, calcium and sulfur to the soil.

With its ability to loosen and soften hardened soil, Down To Earth Garden Gypsum makes the job of preparing the soil for planting a lot easier. As the soil becomes more porous, air flows through more easily, seedlings have an easier time breaking through the soil surface, and root systems more easily expand, maximizing plant nutrient uptake.

The added calcium and sulfur in Down To Earth Garden Gypsum are essential for photosynthesis and chlorophyll production. It also has a neutral pH and won’t affect soil acidity. (Have your soil tested to determine its pH level and the specific nutrients it may need).

Excess salt in the soil can cause dehydration since salt readily absorbs water. With its ability to remove excess salt from the soil, Down to Earth Garden Gypsum is particularly effective in the coastal and arid regions of the island where soil salts tend to be elevated.

How to Use Down To Earth Garden Gypsum*

Follow these growing tips to use Down To Earth Garden Gypsum with confidence.

• Vegetable Gardens and Flower Beds: New gardens – evenly distribute 2 1/2 to 5 pounds per 100 square feet of soil over the surface either by hand or with a spreader.
• Lawns: Aerate the soil before applying for enhanced results. Apply 5 to 10 pounds per 100 square feet at the beginning of the planting season and annually. Water thoroughly.
• Trees: Mix into the soil surface 1 pound per 1″ of trunk diameter and spread around the tree base out to the drip line (the area located under the outer circumference of the tree’s branches). Water thoroughly.

Down To Earth Garden Gypsum is an eco-friendly product certified for use in organic gardens.

*These Growing Tips are general in nature. Environments and conditions vary. For specific advice on your growing environment, talk to one of our specialists at a Ko’olau Farmers near you.

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