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Old 09-06-2009, 09:07 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Default Re: Gypsum to "soften" the soil?

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Originally Posted by Nicolas Naranja View Post
Now I know that it doesn't rain much in southern california, but 6 applications of a 1/2 cup of fulvic acid to 1000sqf of soil would do as much good as urinating on it. I know a lot of "organic" manufacturers try to market miracle foods to people but such a statement ignores basic soil chemistry. Soil pH and structure are games involving thousands of lbs of product per acre.
The purpose is to add carbon, not change the pH. I'm very comfortable with the recommendations from UC Davis for our soil.
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