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Glosta

every year I have a horrific time trying to locate gypsum in my area. If I do find it it is usually priced outrageously. I see it all over the US at $6-$8 for 40# bags. But here the cheapest I find is $12 for 40# bags.

Does anyone in the area know a good supplier.

I'm also looking into getting a pallet delivered to me if the price is right, if so I would have it to distribute to other growers in the area. Let me know if you are in the area and interested.

10/14/2011 11:02:48 AM

Somers, CT

Bry, I usually get it from Agway but you can try WH. Millikowski in Stafford, CT. I have not been there in a few years but they typically have everything

10/14/2011 11:33:36 AM

Ashby, MA

What does gypsum add to the soil?

10/14/2011 3:07:18 PM

sevierville, Tn

Lowes has it in our area, try them .

10/14/2011 3:35:09 PM

Cheshire,Ma

Bry email me [email protected]


Dan

10/14/2011 3:45:48 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

gpierce, it helps loosen clay soils and adds calcium without raising the Ph.
Always, I mean always get a soil test before you add anything.

10/14/2011 4:01:17 PM

Ashby, MA

Yup, I always do a soil test. I don't have clay soil here in MA so I wouldn't need any gypsum. My soil tests have never stated that I need any either. Thanks!

10/14/2011 4:20:08 PM

Glosta

Chris, lowes and home depot are agriculturally stupid up here.

Dan email sent

10/14/2011 4:34:00 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

Bry, I've purchased it at the Topsfield Co-Op before, but can't remember pricing. I'd be interested in a few bags.
Duff
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10/14/2011 7:05:21 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Why use granular gypsum when you can use liquid gypsum? 1 bottle = 200 lbs and you dont break your back!

10/14/2011 11:41:05 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Bry, the aforementioned Big Box stores are agri, stupid here also...and would guess that is true nation wide!!! & I agree, w/ Tom!!! The liquid stuff is way easier!!! Peace, Wayne

10/15/2011 3:54:44 AM