{"product_id":"gypsum","title":"Gypsum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum is soil amendment, conditioner and fertilizer that is made up of calcium and sulfate and aids in aeration and prevents soil compaction, improving the overall health of your plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fine clay particles interact with gypsum, they begin to clump and form into larger clay particles that make it easier for air, water and plant roots to push through. This is beneficial to soil as it improves its overall structure which helps plants stay firmly rooted and healthy. Poor soil structure is a major factor that leads to reduced crop yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGypsum can also be used to raise the calcium content of soils without affecting the pH balance. With this being said, the soil improving benefits of gypsum tend to be short term. If your soil depends on it, you will need to apply gypsum every few months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur high grade natural gypsum is sourced and mined in the Northern Cape. An opencast mining operation technique is used to harvest the raw gypsum, followed by a series of crushing and screening steps to \u003cspan\u003ecreate a suitable and fine material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe product is considered \u003cstrong\u003enatural and organic\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains no additives, extenders or any other chemical compounds to the blended product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe product is registered under the FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT NO. 36 OF 1947), B4576\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Source of Calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development, particularly for roots. It also acts as a balancing element, improving a plant’s ability to take in other essential nutrients, such as ammonium nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause calcium cannot move from old to new plant tissues, a constant supply of soluble calcium is required for optimum plant health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn most areas, a calcium deficiency is the result of high levels of rainfall, acidic soil levels, or sometimes even both. Regions that receive more than 100 centimetres of rainfall per year are particularly prone to calcium deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum, made up of 21% calcium and 17% sulfate, is one of the best sources of calcium for every plant in your garden. Many gardeners tend to rely on limestone to provide a rich source of calcium, however limestone is not water soluble and must come into contact with soil acids before the calcium ions are released to plant roots. Limestone also raises soil pH, which may not be needed or desirable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides Essential Sulfur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants require sulfur for protein synthesis. It is also an important component to nodule formation on legume roots and is responsible for the characteristic smell of onions and garlic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding gypsum to your garden is a great way to ensure your plants have sufficient sulfur. Unlike elemental sulfur that is unavailable to plants until it is oxidized by soil bacteria, the sulfate in gypsum is ready for plant absorption immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps To Break Up Compacted Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTightly packed clay soils can be a problem in many gardens since water and other essential nutrients tend to puddle or run off the surface due to its density, rather than penetrate deep into the soil where plants can utilize them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum can help loosen clay soils and improve soil structure by transforming fine, tightly packed particles into larger clumps that make soil more porous, allowing air, water and nutrients to penetrate the soil more easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis also helps to encourage better root development, resulting in stronger, healthier plants and larger yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs damage from salt based(synthetic) fertilizers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter salt and de-icing products can damage grass and plants in garden beds, especially when they are left in one area for too long. The best way to\u003cspan\u003e avoid damage from winter salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis to remove salt from affected areas as soon as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess salt can also be a problem in many coastal areas. When excess salt penetrates soil, plants absorb the salt through the roots. Because salt attracts water, excess salt in the soil can cause dehydration, robbing plant roots of essential water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chloride in salt is also known to interfere with chlorophyll production and the process of photosynthesis, which can stunt plant growth or keep plants from producing flowers or leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants affected by excess salt will often appear brown and discolored. Applying gypsum to the soil in the affected area can help reverse the damage. The calcium sulfate combination in gypsum acts to replace the excess salt, healing the plants and encouraging new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents Crusting of Soil and Aids Seed Emergence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum is a great product for decreasing and preventing crust formation of the surface of soil that forms as a result of rain drops, sprinkler irrigation and unstable soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventing crust allows seeds to emerge more rapidly, resulting in an earlier harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using gypsum seed emergence has been seen to increase seed emergence by 50 to 100 percent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMineral Analysis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"gypsum\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/Gypsum_Mineral_Analysis_2048x2048.jpg?v=1603447409\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5ml = 1 teaspoon | 15ml = 1 Tablespoon | 240ml = 1 Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic amendment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Mix:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGypsum \u003c\/span\u003eper\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1L\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esubstrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gypsum \u003c\/span\u003eper \u003cstrong\u003e30L\u003c\/strong\u003e substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen mixing\/revitalizing a \u003c\/span\u003esubstrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a container or set a tarp on the ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the substrate, Gypsum and other \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Soil%20amendment\" title=\"Organic amendments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorganic soil amendments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix well and water lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover the soil to avoid pests and keep soil from drying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the soil sit for approx. 2 months before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic Beds:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cspan\u003eapproximately 768\u003c\/span\u003eg (2 cups) per \u003cspan\u003e1m³ of soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClay Soils:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1kg-2kg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e of gypsum per m², mixing well into the top 10-15cm of soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf soil is particularly clay-heavy, this procedure may need to be repeated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGypsum works on the clay by breaking it into small, more crumbly pieces that are easier to work with and improve water drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompost:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse approximately 2kg per cubic meter (m³) of raw material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivate with composting soil microbes: \u003ca title=\"Soil microbes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/producthttps:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/environoc-501-post-harvests\/environoc-401-plant-growth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eByodyne Environoc 501\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePhysical Properties\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMinus 1.7 mm (100%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMinus 250 micron (\u0026gt;80%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1L of Gypsum (approx. 1.1kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelpful tips: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe amount of gypsum you will need will mostly depend on how you plan to use it and the conditions of your soil.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosages can vary depending on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexisting soil, frequency of application \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eenvironmental conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGypsum is non-toxic and safe to use around people and pets. It works well throughout the garden and can be applied to lawns, in vegetable or flower gardens, and around trees and shrubs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":35449348522137,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5L","offer_id":36878616101017,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50kg","offer_id":36338629935257,"sku":"","price":430.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/final.png?v=1615327006","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/gypsum","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}