Re: Re: Cult: Clay Soil
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: Cult: Clay Soil
- From: J* I* J*
- Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 10:53:06 -0700
"Alexander B. Craghead" wrote:
>
> > The other thing to add is gypsum. An article I read said that gypsum
> > helps the individual clay particles clump together into larger
> > particles. Sounds counterintuitive but when the fine particles clump
> > into bigger ones, they create air and moisture spaces and giving you
> > better friability.
>
> John & List:
>
> Are there any chemical side effects to adding gypsum?
Not that I have ever heard of.
> Will it alter the
> ph?
Not directly, but the effect of having better soil conditions might have
some effect.
> Does it need to be re-applied yearly ala organic matter?
I just add it as the soil seems to need it.
> Does anyone know where these answers might be found?
You local agricultural extension (county) agent would probably be able
to help. Have you searched on the web?
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