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  • From: Jay Atkerson <jay AT mcreccwb.com>
  • To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [Market-farming] Use of Gypsum
  • Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:40:10 -0500

I read conflicting research regarding the use of gypsum as a soil amendment, Perhaps the conflict lies in the amount of sodium in the soil, but I know little about sodium content in soil.

West Coast data indicate there is no value in the use of gypsum to tillable soil but I live in eastern US (South Central Kentucky-Zone 6B) and recently saw a local TV Gardening show where a commercial vegetable farmer was praising the use of gypsum. (To break up clay soil)

Does gypsum change the pH of soil and what amounts do you apply if indeed it is advisable to use gypsum? Is there a preferred time of year for its application?

Finally, in an related matter, I have access to large rolls of spoiled hay. I'm looking for a "Hay unroller", (Attached to a tractor three point hitch) to use as mulch between garden rows. Does anyone know of this use and where can I get this device?

Jay




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