Acid Soils
PRO CAL 40 has also been used in acid sands as a liming material by providing a more soluble
form of calcium to the acid subsoils. Under normal conditions, however, calcium
sulfate has little effect on raising pH.
High pH Soils
In soils with high pH's (> 8.0) bicarbonates and carbonates increase (either from
irrigation water or from subsoil drainage). Calcium Sulfate is an excellent and
inexpensive source of soluble calcium that will react with the carbonates to form
lime. This, in turn, lowers the pH.
Soil Conditioner
As a soil conditioner PRO CAL 40 has been proven to improve soil structure by providing calcium
as a binding agent to improve aggregation of clay particles and to increase microbial
activity which in turn provides "glue products" that hold soil particles together.
Soils become more friable and top soil becomes deeper.
Soil Fertilizer
As a soil fertilizer, PRO CAL 40 provides almost equal amounts of calcium (23%)
and sulfur (17%). Sulfur is mobile in the soil, however, PRO CAL 40 slowly releases
its sulfur making it available over many years. PRO CAL 40 is an excellent slow release
source of calcium as well. Even in high pH soils soluble forms of calcium can be low
due to the propensity to form lime materials.
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