Description
Develop a crumb texture in your soil by flocculating the clay. A convenient alternative to ploughing or back-breaking digging!
Waterlogged Soils
When clay soil is compacted it forms a ‘cap’. Clay caps prevent rainwater from quickly dispersing during periods of heavy rain and is one of the main causes of waterlogging. Apply Liquid Gypsum to flocculate compacted clay soil and improve drainage. Liquid Gypsum is a great option in situations where deep ploughing is not an option; such as gardens or no-till farmland.
To treat soil susceptible to waterlogging apply diluted Liquid Gypsum as per the instructions below.
EUTREMA’s LIQUID GYPSUM IS THE ORIGINAL. Invented by our founder Dr Russell Sharp in 2016. We formulate it in-house to our high standards.
When Liquid Gypsum is applied to the soil, the clay particles in the soil are attracted to its large positively charged calcium ions. This process creates the soil ‘flocs’, and a well-flocculated soil is preferred because it will be composed of large soil aggregates that allow water and air to penetrate, and thus improve drainage and aeration.
Degraded soils that respond well to Liquid Gypsum addition include; compacted soils, salt-damaged soils, and clay-dominated soils. However, as all agricultural soils contain at least some clay, they should all respond positively to the addition of Liquid Gypsum.
Unlike other gypsum products, Liquid Gypsum is a solution, so it acts instantly to flocculate the soils. This makes it 2000 times more instantly effective than granular/suspension products. You also do not need to worry about blocked filters and nozzles, which can occur with suspended gypsum.
Application protocol
Watering can: 250mL of Liquid Gypsum diluted in a 5L watering can will treat 6m2.
- 5 litre polycan is advised to treat a 75-125 m2 garden (lawn or beds).
- 20 litre polycan is advised to treat a 500 m2 garden (lawn or beds).
- Use sprinkler to get an even coverage of the soil surface.
For best results on waterlogged gardens, use in combination with Eutrema Clay Drainer.
Pre-planting: apply at 5-20L / ha in plenty of water. Rate can be increased depending upon the state of the soil and the level of bound phosphorus. Adjust water volume to tailor how far into the top soil you want the flocculation to occur.
In crop application: Apply 5L in 200L of water using a sprayer. Follow applications with a spray of fresh water to knock excess product off the leaves. Do not apply in very hot weather or during mid-day sun in the summer.
Nutrient content (w/v)
6% calcium
10% Sulphur
To read more about how soil conditioners, visit our blog post on the subject:
https://eutrema.co.uk/what-are-soil-conditioners/
Check compatibilities with a bucket test before co-applying with other agrochemicals. DO NOT TANK MIX WITH ACIDIC PRODUCTS.
Avoid eye and skin contact. Store out of direct sunlight, away from extreme temperature (4-30 °C), and out or sight and reach of children. For further guidance on transport, storage, use, and disposal, refer to the safety data sheet (SDS).
spencer.de.rothschild (verified owner) –
Helped improve the drainage on the lawn. Our soil is very heavy clay and so drainage is poor in winter after torrential rain.
Grass seemed to be a luscious green in the weeks after application too (compared to the small bit we left untreated)!