Agricultural Gypsum in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Agricultural Gypsum |
| Product Type | Agricultural soil amendment |
| Chemical Name | Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate |
| Chemical Formula | CaSO₄·2H₂O |
| CAS Number | 10101-41-4 |
| Appearance | White, off-white, or grey powder/granules |
| Main Nutrients | Calcium and sulfur |
| Application | Crop nutrition, soil amendment, and sodic soil management |
| Industry | Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Production & Soil Rehabilitation |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Soil pH Effect | Generally does not significantly raise soil pH |
| Grade | Agricultural grade; specifications depend on supplier |
| Particle Size | Grade dependent |
| Packaging | Available according to grade and order requirements |
| Storage | Keep dry and protect from moisture |
| Supply Area | Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Ethiopia |
| Supplier | Opal Industrial Solutions |
Description
Agricultural Gypsum – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Ethiopia
Product Description
Agricultural Gypsum is a soil amendment made from calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O). It supplies calcium and sulfur, two essential plant nutrients, and helps improve soil conditions in certain agricultural environments. Unlike lime, gypsum does not significantly raise soil pH, making it useful where crops need calcium and sulfur without a major change in soil acidity.
Gypsum can help improve the structure of sodic soils by supplying calcium, which assists in replacing excess sodium on soil particles. This can support better soil aggregation, water infiltration, and root-zone conditions when used as part of an appropriate soil management plan. Its effectiveness depends on soil chemistry, gypsum quality, application rate, drainage, and crop requirements.
Agricultural Gypsum is used in crop production, horticulture, and soil rehabilitation. It can supply calcium for crop development and sulfur for plant nutrition, while supporting soil management in fields with specific calcium, sulfur, or sodicity concerns.
Opal Industrial Solutions supplies Agricultural Gypsum across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia for farmers, agricultural suppliers, commercial growers, and soil improvement projects.
Agricultural Gypsum Applications
Calcium supply for crop nutrition
Sulfur supplementation for plants
Soil amendment for sodic soils
Soil structure management
Improving water infiltration in suitable soils
Agricultural land rehabilitation
Horticulture and commercial crop production
Plantation and field crop farming
Soil fertility management
Key Features & Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Calcium content | Supplies calcium, an essential plant nutrient |
| Sulfur content | Provides sulfur for plant nutrition and protein formation |
| Soil amendment properties | Can help address sodicity in suitable soils |
| Supports soil aggregation | Calcium can assist soil particle aggregation where sodium is a concern |
| Water infiltration support | May improve infiltration in sodic soils when conditions are suitable |
| Does not act as agricultural lime | Supplies calcium and sulfur without substantially raising soil pH |
| Versatile agricultural use | Suitable for crop nutrition and selected soil improvement programs |
Agricultural Gypsum Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Agricultural Gypsum |
| Chemical Name | Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate |
| Chemical Formula | CaSO₄·2H₂O |
| CAS Number | 10101-41-4 |
| Appearance | White, off-white, or grey powder/granules |
| Main Nutrients | Calcium and sulfur |
| Calcium Content | Grade dependent |
| Sulfur Content | Grade dependent |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Particle Size | Grade dependent |
| Purity | Supplier specification dependent |
| Application | Soil amendment and crop nutrient supply |
Exact calcium and sulfur content, purity, particle size, moisture, and other specifications depend on the supplied grade and its TDS.
Why Choose Opal Industrial Solutions
- Supply of agricultural and industrial materials
- Product options for agricultural soil and crop nutrition requirements
- Supply across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia
- Support for commercial and bulk orders
- Product specifications and documentation available where applicable
- Professional quotation and order support
FAQs
Q1: What is Agricultural Gypsum used for?
It supplies calcium and sulfur to crops and can help improve sodic soils when soil conditions and drainage are suitable.
Q2: Does gypsum increase soil pH?
No. Gypsum generally does not raise soil pH significantly, unlike agricultural lime.
Q3: Which nutrients does Agricultural Gypsum provide?
It provides calcium and sulfur, with the exact nutrient content depending on product purity and grade.
Q4: Can gypsum improve soil drainage?
It may improve water infiltration in sodic soils by helping reduce the effects of excess sodium. It is not a universal drainage solution; soil testing and appropriate drainage are important.
Q5: How much Agricultural Gypsum should be applied?
The application rate depends on soil test results, soil type, sodium levels, crop needs, and product specification. A soil analysis or agricultural adviser can help determine the appropriate rate.
Contact Us
For quotations or orders in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Ethiopia, contact Opal Industrial Solutions:
📍 Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
📞 Phone: 0119 665 733
📧 Email: opalindustrialsolutions@gmail.com
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