- Functions:Growth Stimulant, Soil Conditioner
Gypsum is an amazing natural mineral because of its extraordinary ability to absorb, hold, release, and exchange different chemicals, nutrients, toxins and ions according to need. Gypsum was formed from the glass component of volcanic ash millions of years ago, similar to Bentonite. Gypsum, also known as calcium sulfate hydrate, is a naturally occurring mineral used in the production of wall board, cement, and sidewalk chalk. It is also a well known organic soil conditioner, source of Calcium and Sulfur, root growth stimulator, as well as helps retain phosphorus run-off.