Forgot . .. gypsum will also bind "sodium" chloride salts! You're
quite right about not always needing calcium. Local conditions apply.


Jay Chan wrote in message
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Mix gypsum 50/50 with powdered lime for the best results. The
gypsum will loosen the soil and neutralize calcium chloride salts.

Thanks for the advice. But the soil test recommendation sheet
explicitly states that I don't need to apply limestone in this year. I
will pass on limestone at least for this year. I will do a simple pH
test next year to see if I need it.

Jay Chan